Windstream Corporation

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Windstream Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 13 days 5 hours 39 minutes ago
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today reported third-quarter earnings results highlighted by the lowest absolute access line loss since the company’s formation in 2006.


Windstream to Acquire NuVox [Press Release]
Business Wire | 19 days 3 hours 55 minutes ago
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NuVox, Inc., a privately held competitive local exchange carrier based in Greenville, S.C., in a transaction valued at approximately $643 million.


Windstream Completes Acquisition of D&E Communications [Press Release]
Business Wire | 12 days 1 hour 3 minutes ago
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of D&E Communications, based in Ephrata, Pa., in a transaction valued at approximately $333 million.


Fitch: Windstream's Acquisition of Nuvox Neutral to Credit Profile [Press Release]
Business Wire | 18 days 21 hours 40 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings believes Windstream Corporation's (Windstream)(NYSE: WIN) definitive agreement to acquire Nuvox Inc. (Nuvox) will have a neutral effect on its credit profile. Windstream's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is 'BB+' and the Rating Outlook is Stable.


Windstream Launches New Web Site Focused on Business [Press Release]
Business Wire | 4 days 2 hours 45 minutes ago
Windstream Corp. (NYSE: WIN) has announced the launch of its new Web site exclusively for business customers. With a new design, navigation, and resources, the site (www.windstream.com/business) helps business customers make informed decisions on which solution will be the most beneficial to solve the unique telecom and data business needs in their particular industry.


Windstream Announces Effectiveness of Amendment and Restatement of Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Press Release]
Business Wire | 34 days 49 minutes ago
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced the effectiveness of the previously announced amendment and restatement of its senior secured credit facilities.


Windstream Launches New Managed Router Service for Business Customers
FierceWireless | 19 days 3 hours 27 minutes ago
Windstream Launches New Managed Router Service for Business Customers New Service Takes the Hassle and Confusion out of Managing Data Networking LITTLE ROCK, Ark., October 29, 2009 - Windstream... Read more >>


Windstream Offers ESPN360.com to Internet Customers [Press Release]
Business Wire | 31 days 25 minutes ago
Windstream (NYSE: WIN) and ESPN today announced that Windstream high-speed Internet customers now have access to ESPN360.com. ESPN360.com is ESPN's 24/7 broadband sports network, which offers more than 3,500 live, global sports events annually. It is available through www.windstream.net at no cost to fans who receive their high-speed Internet service from Windstream. With the addition of Windstream, ESPN360.com’s total distribution will exceed 50 million subscribers.


Windstream Introduces Cash for Clunkers Program for Communications Equipment [Press Release]
Business Wire | 40 days 3 hours 14 minutes ago
Windstream Corp. (NYSE: WIN) is making it easy for business customers to utilize state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment through its new “cash for clunkers” program for communications equipment. Starting today, business customers will receive an automatic 15 percent rebate up to $5,000 now through the end of the year on the purchase of any Nortel Business Communications Manager or Software Communications System product to replace existing equipment.


Windstream Declares Quarterly Dividend of 25 Cents Per Share [Press Release]
Business Wire | 17 days 21 hours 43 minutes ago
Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.


Windstream announces third-quarter earnings conference call [Press Release]
Business Wire | 37 days 1 hour 8 minutes ago
Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 9 to announce the company’s third-quarter earnings results.


Windstream to 'Pass It Forward' for University of Kentucky Coach John Calipari Charity with Exclusive Web Site Dedicated to UK Basketball [Press Release]
Business Wire | 27 days 3 hours 59 minutes ago
Windstream (NYSE: WIN), the official high-speed Internet, home phone and digital TV provider for University of Kentucky athletics, has created a new Web site dedicated to UK basketball and first-year men’s coach John Calipari.


Windstream to Host Students, Teachers, Families for Bojangles Pole Night at Lowe s Motor Speedway [Press Release]
Business Wire | 39 days 23 hours 13 minutes ago
Windstream Corp. (NYSE: WIN), a phone, broadband and digital TV provider, announced that it will host 2,500 students, teachers and families from Western Union Elementary School at the upcoming Bojangles Pole Night qualifier for the NASCAR Banking 500 only from Bank of America on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The event starts at 7 p.m.


Windstream Expands Lifetime Price Guarantee Offer on High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Nationwide Phone Service to Businesses [Press Release]
Business Wire | 33 days 22 hours 14 minutes ago
Windstream Corp. (NYSE: WIN) has expanded its lifetime price guarantee on high-speed Internet and unlimited nationwide phone service to its business customers.


C2 Global Technologies Inc. Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results [Press Release]
MarketWire | 8 days 13 hours 46 minutes ago
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/13/09 -- C2 Global Technologies Inc. ("C2" or the "Company") (OTCBB: COBT) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. All amounts are stated in US dollars.





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Company Overview


Company: Windstream Corporation
Industry: Local Exchange Carriers
Website: http://www.windstream.com

Instead of relying on the prevailing breeze to deliver services to its customers, Windstream makes use of more tangible connections such as fiber optics and copper wire. The company provides local and long-distance telephone service, as well as broadband data transmission and Internet access, to about 3 million residential and business customers in 16 states. It also offers satellite television through an agreement with DISH Network. The company also distributes telephony and communications equipment, largely to affiliated carriers and institutions, through subsidiary Windstream Supply. Windstream makes sales directly in part from about 60 retail locations.


Key Numbers

Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 3,171.5 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Sales -2.7 (2008)
Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 412.7 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Net Income -55.0 (2008)
Number of Employees 7,349 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Number of Employees -2.9 (2008)
Fiscal Year-End December