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Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
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LEI 549300JYVZOCUJOHL272
CIK 716133
SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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August 13, 2025 EX-10.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Gregory M. Wheeler (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means February 23, 2023. Employer and Employee agree as follows: 1. Employment. By this Agreement, Employer and Employe

August 13, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio

July 21, 2025 8-K

Item 5.02 - DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS Item 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 21, 2025 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numb

July 14, 2025 8-K

Item 5.02 - DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS Item 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 8, 2025 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

May 8, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio

May 2, 2025 8-K

Item 5.02 - DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS Item 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 1, 2025 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number

March 24, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 21, 2025 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Num

March 24, 2025 EX-10.1

Second Amendment, dated as of March 21, 2025, by and among Cincinnati Bell Funding LLC, as Borrower, Cincinnati Bell Inc., as Servicer, the various Lenders, LC Participants and Group Agents party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrator and Letter of Credit Bank, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Structuring Agent.

Exhibit 10.1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT AND CONSENT SECOND AMENDMENT, dated as of March 21, 2025 (this “Amendment”), to the AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT, dated as of January 31, 2023 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified through the date hereof, the “Agreement”), by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liabil

March 18, 2025 EX-10.16

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Exhibit 10.16 FIRST AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT FIRST AMENDMENT, dated as of October 10, 2024 (this “Amendment”), to the AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT, dated as of January 31, 2023 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Agreement”), by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the

March 18, 2025 EX-21

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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (as of March 18, 2025) Subsidiary Name State or Country of Incorporation or Formation Cincinnati Bell Wireless, LLC Ohio Cincinnati Bell Funding LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC Ohio Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories LLC Ohio Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.

March 18, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BEL

March 18, 2025 EX-24

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Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), proposes shortly to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, an annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and WHEREAS, the undersig

December 19, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2024

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of December 19, 2024 (this “Amendment”), is made by and among RED FIBER PARENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Borrower”), each of the Guarantors party hereto, GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, as administrative agent (i

December 19, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

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December 5, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: December 2, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificatio

November 7, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC.

October 28, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number 001-8519 Ohio 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

September 26, 2024 EX-3.2

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED REGULATIONS CINCINNATI BELL INC. (as of August 31, 2024) ARTICLE 1 SOLE SHAREHOLDER

FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED REGULATIONS CINCINNATI BELL INC. (as of August 31, 2024) ARTICLE 1 SOLE SHAREHOLDER SECTION 1. SOLE SHAREHOLDER. Red Fiber Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the sole shareholder of the corporation. SECTION 2. CLOSE CORPORATION AGREEMENT. These regulations shall be governed by Section 1701.591 of the Ohio Revised Code and shall be a close corporation a

September 26, 2024 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 19, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificat

August 14, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio

June 14, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 14, 2024

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of June 14, 2024 (this “Amendment”), is made by and among RED FIBER PARENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Borrower”), each of the Guarantors party hereto and the Term B-3 Lender, and is acknowledged by GOLDMAN

June 14, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 14, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numb

May 31, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 30, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

May 31, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 30, 2024

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of May 30, 2024 (this “Amendment”), is made by and among RED FIBER PARENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Borrower”), each of the Guarantors party hereto, GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, as administrative agent (in such capacity and inc

May 24, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 3

May 16, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: May 16, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No

May 16, 2024 EX-99.1

Investor PresentationMay 2024 altafiber Overview Cincinnati Bell – Business Overview Initiatives and Priorities Complete the fiber build in traditional ILEC territories and execute on network transformation with appropriate cost removal Thoughtfully

Exhibit 99.1 Investor PresentationMay 2024 altafiber Overview Cincinnati Bell – Business Overview Initiatives and Priorities Complete the fiber build in traditional ILEC territories and execute on network transformation with appropriate cost removal Thoughtfully expand our fiber footprint out of territory, prioritizing subsidy builds followed by accretive expansion into adjacent markets Centralize

May 15, 2024 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519 (Check One): ☐Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☒ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-CEN ☐ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2024 ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 20-F ☐ Transition Report on Form 11-K ☐ Transition Report on Form 10-Q For the Transition Period Ended: Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

May 10, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: April 1, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

April 2, 2024 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: October 4, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

April 2, 2024 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 27, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

April 2, 2024 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 7, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

April 2, 2024 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 2 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 27, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

March 25, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BEL

March 25, 2024 EX-10.37

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.37 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Christopher J. Wilson (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means the closing date under the Merger Agreement (as defined below). WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Vice

March 25, 2024 EX-10.36

RELEASE OF CLAIMS

Exhibit 10.36 RELEASE OF CLAIMS This RELEASE OF CLAIMS ("Release") is made by and between Thomas E. Simpson (“Employee”) and Cincinnati Bell Inc. d/b/a altafiber ("the Company"). WHEREAS, the Company and Employee entered into an Employment Agreement effective December 1, 2017, as amended (the “Employment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Company desires to exercise its right to terminate the Employmen

March 25, 2024 EX-10.38

RELEASE OF CLAIMS

Exhibit 10.38 RELEASE OF CLAIMS This RELEASE OF CLAIMS ("Release") is made by and between Christopher J. Wilson (“Employee”) and Cincinnati Bell Inc. d/b/a altafiber ("the Company"). WHEREAS, the Company and Employee entered into an Employment Agreement effective December 1, 2017, as amended (the “Employment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Company desires to exercise its right to terminate the Emplo

March 25, 2024 EX-24

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Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), proposes shortly to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, an annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and WHEREAS, the undersig

March 25, 2024 EX-10.35

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.35 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Thomas E. Simpson (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means the closing date under the Merger Agreement (as defined below). WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Chief Op

March 25, 2024 EX-10.31

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.31 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Leigh R. Fox (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means the closing date under the Merger Agreement (as defined below). WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Chief Executi

March 25, 2024 EX-10.32

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.32 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Joshua T. Duckworth (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means December 1, 2021. WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Chief Financial Officer; WHEREAS, the Employee is a

March 25, 2024 EX-10.34

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.34 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Mary E. Talbott (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means March 8, 2023. Employer and Employee agree as follows: 1. Employment. By this Agreement, Employer and Employee set forth the terms of Em

March 25, 2024 EX-21

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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (as of March 25, 2024) Subsidiary Name State or Country of Incorporation or Formation Cincinnati Bell Wireless, LLC Ohio CBTS LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Funding LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC Ohio Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories LLC Ohio CBTS Federal LLC Delaware CBTS Technology Solutions LLC Delaware CBTS Virginia LLC Virginia CBTS Technology Solutions India LLP India CBTS Technology Solutions Ireland Limited Ireland CBTS Technology Solutions UK Ltd.

March 25, 2024 EX-10.33

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.33 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Employer”) and Christi H. Cornette (“Employee”). For purposes of this Agreement, the “Effective Date” means the closing date under the Merger Agreement (as defined below). WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Chief

March 22, 2024 EX-3.2

Certifications

Exhibit 3.2 Certifications I, Joshua T. Duckworth, Chief Financial Officer, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K (Form 10-K/A) of Cincinnati Bell Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

March 22, 2024 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No.1

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No.1 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-85

March 22, 2024 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No.1

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No.1 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-85

March 22, 2024 EX-3.2

Certifications

Exhibit 3.2 Certifications I, Joshua T. Duckworth, Chief Financial Officer, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K (Form 10-K/A) of Cincinnati Bell Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

March 22, 2024 EX-3.1

Certifications

Exhibit 3.1 Certifications I, Leigh R. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K (Form 10-K/A) of Cincinnati Bell Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements w

March 22, 2024 EX-3.1

Certifications

Exhibit 3.1 Certifications I, Leigh R. Fox, Chief Executive Officer, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K (Form 10-K/A) of Cincinnati Bell Inc; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements w

March 5, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: February 29, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificati

February 21, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: February 16, 2024 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificati

February 6, 2024 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 TowerBrook Capital Partners to acquire IT Services Provider CBTS from altafiber CINCINNATI & NEW YORK – February 6, 2024 – altafiber, provider of integrated communications solutions over its fiber-optic network to residential and business customers in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and TowerBrook Capital Partners (“TowerBrook”), the New York and London-based international investment fir

February 6, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

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February 6, 2024 EX-2.1

Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2024, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., CBTS Borrower, LLC and CBTS LLC.

Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and among CINCINNATI BELL INC., CBTS BORROWER, LLC and CBTS LLC (solely for the purposes set forth herein) Dated as of February 2, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I Purchase and Sale of the Transferred Units and Subsequent Transferred Units; Closings SECTION 1.01 Purchase and Sale of the Transferred Units and Subsequent Transferred Uni

November 6, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Oh

August 10, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 31

May 8, 2023 EX-10.1

Incremental Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 3, 2023, by and among Cincinnati Bell Inc., as the Borrower, Red Fiber Parent LLC, as Holdings, the Guarantors party thereto, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Administrative Agent, and CoBank ACB, as the Term B-3 Lender.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION INCREMENTAL AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This INCREMENTAL AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of May 3, 2023 (this “Amendment”), is made by and among RED FIBER PARENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation, (the “Borrower”), each of the Guarantors party hereto, GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, as administrative a

May 8, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

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May 4, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 3

March 22, 2023 EX-22

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Exhibit 22 Issuers of Guaranteed Securities As of December 30, 2022, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 6.300% Senior Notes issued by its subsidiary listed below. Subsidiary Issuer Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

March 22, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BEL

March 22, 2023 EX-21

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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (as of March 22, 2023) Subsidiary Name State or Country of Incorporation or Formation Cincinnati Bell Wireless, LLC Ohio CBTS LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Funding LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC Ohio Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories LLC Ohio CBTS Federal LLC Delaware CBTS Technology Solutions LLC Delaware CBTS Virginia LLC Virginia CBTS Technology Solutions India LLP India CBTS Technology Solutions Ireland Limited Ireland CBTS Technology Solutions UK Ltd.

March 22, 2023 EX-24

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Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), proposes shortly to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, an annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and WHEREAS, the undersig

March 13, 2023 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 13, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name o

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 13, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

March 13, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 13, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Sp

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 13, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

February 6, 2023 EX-99.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT dated as of January 31, 2023 among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, as Borrower CINCINNATI BELL INC. as Servicer THE LENDERS AND GROUP AGENTS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIAT

Exhibit 99.2 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT dated as of January 31, 2023 among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, as Borrower CINCINNATI BELL INC. as Servicer THE LENDERS AND GROUP AGENTS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrator and LC Bank and PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, as Structuring Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I AM

February 6, 2023 EX-99.6

RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT CBTS FUNDING LLC, as Seller, CBTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, as Servicer, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Buyer, PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, as Structuring Agent Dated as of January 31, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-99.6 7 ex99-6.htm Exhibit 99.6 EXECUTION VERSION RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT among CBTS FUNDING LLC, as Seller, CBTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, as Servicer, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Buyer, and PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, as Structuring Agent Dated as of January 31, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Sale and Purchase. 1 2. Representations and Warranties 5 3. Covenants 5 4. Servicing Activi

February 6, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 31, 2023 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

February 6, 2023 EX-99.1

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of January 31, 2023 VARIOUS ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, as the Originators CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, CINCINNATI BELL INC., as Servicer TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 99.1 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of January 31, 2023 among VARIOUS ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, as the Originators CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, and CINCINNATI BELL INC., as Servicer TABLE OF CONTENTS Clause Subject Matter Page ARTICLE I AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AND SELL 3 SECTION 1.1 Agreement To Purchase and Sell 3 SECTION 1.2 Timing of

February 6, 2023 EX-99.5

AMENDED AND RESTATED CANADIAN PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of January 31, 2023 VARIOUS ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, as the Originators CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING CANADA LTD., ONX ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LTD., as Servicer PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCI

Exhibit 99.5 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDED AND RESTATED CANADIAN PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of January 31, 2023 among VARIOUS ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, as the Originators CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING CANADA LTD., and ONX ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LTD., as Servicer and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrator TABLE OF CONTENTS Clause Subject Matter Page SECTION 1.1 Agreement To Purchase an

February 6, 2023 EX-99.4

RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT dated as of January 31, 2023 CBTS FUNDING LLC and CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING CANADA LTD., as Borrowers CBTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC and ONX ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LTD. as Servicers THE LENDERS AND GROUP AGENTS FROM TIME TO

Exhibit 99.4 EXECUTION VERSION RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT dated as of January 31, 2023 among CBTS FUNDING LLC and CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING CANADA LTD., as Borrowers CBTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC and ONX ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LTD. as Servicers THE LENDERS AND GROUP AGENTS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrator and LC Bank and PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC, as

February 6, 2023 EX-99.3

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of January 31, 2023 VARIOUS ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, as the Originators CBTS Funding LLC, CBTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, as Servicer

Exhibit 99.3 EXECUTION VERSION PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of January 31, 2023 among VARIOUS ENTITIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE I, as the Originators CBTS Funding LLC, and CBTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, as Servicer TABLE OF CONTENTS Clause Subject Matter Page ARTICLE I AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AND SELL 3 SECTION 1.1 Agreement To Purchase and Sell 3 SECTION 1.2 Timing of Purchases 4 SECTION 1.3 Cons

November 14, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: November 14, 2022 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-8519 (Commission File Number) 31-1056105 (IRS Employer Identificati

November 3, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Oh

August 4, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 31

August 4, 2022 EX-10.1

SIXTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION SIXTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT SIXTH AMENDMENT, dated as of June 3, 2022 (this ?Amendment?), to the RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 10, 2018 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the ?Agreement?), by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?U.S. Borrow

August 4, 2022 EX-10.2

FIFTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 3 ck716133-ex102186.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 3, 2022, is entered into by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC (the “Seller”), CINCINNATI BELL INC. (“CB”), as Servicer (the “Servicer”), PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“PNC”), as buy

May 26, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 3

May 19, 2022 EX-24

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Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter referred to as the ?Company?), proposes shortly to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, an annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and WHEREAS, the undersig

May 19, 2022 EX-22

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Exhibit 22 Issuers of Guaranteed Securities As of December 30, 2021, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the ?Company?), has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 6.300% Senior Notes issued by its subsidiary listed below. Subsidiary Issuer Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

May 19, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 31-105

May 19, 2022 EX-3.1

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Exhibit 3.1 FORM OF SECOND AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CINCINNATI BELL INC. FIRST: The name of the corporation shall be Cincinnati Bell Inc. SECOND: The place in Ohio where the principal office of the corporation is to be located is the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. THIRD: The purpose for which the corporation is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a c

May 19, 2022 EX-10.63

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.63 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (?Employer?) and Angela J. Huber (?Employee?). For purposes of this Agreement, the ?Effective Date? means December 1, 2021. WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Vice President and Treasurer of the Employer; WHEREAS, t

May 19, 2022 EX-10.51

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.51 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is made as of the Effective Date between Cincinnati Bell Inc. (?Employer?) and Joshua T. Duckworth (?Employee?). For purposes of this Agreement, the ?Effective Date? means the closing date under the Merger Agreement (as defined below). WHEREAS, the Employee is employed as the Vice P

May 19, 2022 EX-21

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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (as of May 19, 2022) Subsidiary Name State or Country of Incorporation or Formation Cincinnati Bell Wireless, LLC Ohio CBTS LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Funding LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC Ohio Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories LLC Ohio CBTS Federal LLC Delaware CBTS Technology Solutions LLC Delaware CBTS Virginia LLC Virginia CBTS Technology Solutions India LLP India CBTS Technology Solutions Ireland Limited Ireland CBTS Technology Solutions UK Ltd.

May 13, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Oh

May 12, 2022 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519 (Check One): ☐ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☒ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-CE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519 (Check One): ? Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K ? Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-CEN ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2022 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Transition Report on Form 10-Q For the Transition Period Ended: Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

March 28, 2022 NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519 (Check One): ☒ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☐ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D ☐ Form N-CE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519 (Check One): ? Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K ? Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-CEN ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2021 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Transition Report on Form 10-Q For the Transition Period Ended: Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

January 24, 2022 EX-16.1

Letter, dated January 24, 2022 from Deloitte & Touche LLP addressed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit 16.1 Deloitte & Touche LLP 50 W 5th Street Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45202-3789 USA Tel: +513 784 7100 Fax: +513 784 7204 www.deloitte.com January 24, 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7561 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read Item 4.01 of Cincinnati Bell Inc.?s Form 8-K dated January 24 2022, and have the following comments: 1. We agree with the st

January 24, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: January 20, 2022 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificatio

November 29, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: November 23, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificati

November 29, 2021 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of November 23, 2021.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of November 23, 2021 (this ?Amendment?), is made by and among RED FIBER PARENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Holdings?), Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation, (the ?Borrower?), each of the Guarantors party hereto, GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, as administrative agent (

November 18, 2021 EX-99.2

FIFTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT FIFTH AMENDMENT, dated as of November 12, 2021 (this ?Amendment?), to the RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 10, 2018 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the ?Agreement?), by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?U.

November 18, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: November 15, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificati

November 18, 2021 EX-99.1

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of November 12, 2021, is entered into by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC (the ?Seller?), CINCINNATI BELL INC.

November 15, 2021 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING Commission File Number Commission File Number 001-08519 (Check One): ? Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K ? Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-CEN ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: September 30, 2021 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Transition Report on Form 10-Q For the Transition Period Ended: Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

October 18, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: October 18, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificatio

October 6, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: October 6, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

October 4, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 29, 2021 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificat

October 4, 2021 15-12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 001-8519 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its

September 22, 2021 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 22, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificat

September 22, 2021 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 22, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificat

September 22, 2021 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on October 04, 2021, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 7, 2021 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificati

September 7, 2021 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: September 7, 2021 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identificati

September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 EX-3.1

Second Amended and Restated Regulations of Cincinnati Bell Inc.

Exhibit 3.1 Second Amended and Restated Regulations Cincinnati Bell Inc. (as of September 7, 2021) ARTICLE I MEETINGS SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of shareholders of the corporation shall be held in the fourth month following the close of the corporation?s fiscal year on such date as the board of directors may from time to time determine. SECTION 2. PLACE OF MEETINGS. All meetings

September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 EX-10.1

Credit Agreement, dated as of September 7, 2021, among Red Fiber Parent LLC, RF Merger Sub Inc., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative and collateral agent, each L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender, each other Lender, Cincinnati Bell Inc. (and as successor in interest to RF Merger Sub Inc.) and the other parties thereto from time to time.

Exhibit 10.1 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of September 7, 2021 among RED FIBER PARENT LLC, as Holdings, RF MERGER SUB INC., as Merger Sub and the Initial Borrower, From and after giving effect to consummation of the Closing Date Merger as successor in interest to the Initial Borrower, CINCINNATI BELL INC., as the Borrower, GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, as the Administrative Agent, and THE L/C ISSUERS AND L

September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS V, REDEMPTION OF 6 3/4% CUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS V, REDEMPTION OF 6 3/4% CUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES Cincinnati, OH, September 7, 2021 ? Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) (?Cincinnati Bell? or ?the Company?), today announced the completion of its acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V (?MIP?), in an all-cash transacti

September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 S-8 POS

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September 7, 2021 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on September 20, 2021, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

August 23, 2021 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: August 20, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

August 9, 2021 SC 13G

CBB / Cincinnati Bell Inc. / GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Cincinnati Bell, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) July 27, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which t

July 29, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 31

June 17, 2021 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: June 17, 2021 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

June 11, 2021 11-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN CINC

June 11, 2021 11-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One)

11-K 1 cbb-11k20201231.htm 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI B

April 23, 2021 EX-10.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. LONG-TERM RESTRICTED CASH RETENTION AWARD

Exhibit 10.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. LONG-TERM RESTRICTED CASH RETENTION AWARD Name of Employee: ?FirstName? ?LastName? Award Date: January 28, 2021 Restricted Cash Amount: ?AwardValue? Under this agreement (this ?Agreement?), and pursuant to the provisions of the Cincinnati Bell Inc. 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as in effect on the Award Date noted above (the ?Plan?), which are incorporated herein

April 23, 2021 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 3

April 13, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: April 9, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

April 13, 2021 EX-99.2

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT FOURTH AMENDMENT, dated as of April 9, 2021 (this ?Amendment?), to the RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 10, 2018 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the ?Agreement?), by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?U.

April 13, 2021 EX-99.1

THIRD AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION THIRD AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of April 9, 2021, is entered into by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC (the ?Seller?), CINCINNATI BELL INC.

April 8, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

April 8, 2021 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES CONSENT SOLICITATIONS

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES CONSENT SOLICITATIONS CINCINNATI, Ohio (April 8, 2021) – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Cincinnati Bell” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced consent solicitations (the “Consent Solicitations”) with respect to certain proposed amendments to the (i) indenture, dated as of July 1, 1993 (as supplemented and amended, the “2023 Notes Indenture”) go

February 25, 2021 EX-21

(21) +

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (as of February 25, 2021) Subsidiary Name State or Country of Incorporation or Formation Cincinnati Bell Shared Services LLC Ohio Cincinnati Bell Wireless, LLC Ohio CBTS LLC Delaware Cincinnati Bell Entertainment Inc.

February 25, 2021 EX-22

(22) +

Exhibit 22 Subsidiary Guarantees As of December 30, 2020, each of the following subsidiaries of Cincinnati Bell Inc.

February 25, 2021 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 Cincinnati Bell Inc. Telecommunications Peer Group The companies comprising the Telecommunications Peer Group are listed below: ATN International, Inc. Iridium Communications Inc. CenturyLink, Inc. ORBCOMM Inc. Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. SBA Communications Corporation Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Endurance International Gro

February 25, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 31-105

February 25, 2021 EX-24

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Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (hereinafter referred to as the ?Company?), proposes shortly to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, an annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and WHEREAS, the undersig

February 18, 2021 EX-99.1

Cincinnati Bell Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

Cincinnati Bell Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2020 Results FULL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS ? Consolidated revenue totaled $1,560 million, up 2% year-over-year, generating operating income of $66 million ? Adjusted EBITDA1 was $421 million, up 4% compared to a year ago ? Entertainment and Communications revenue totaled $970 million with Adjusted EBITDA increasing to $368 million ? Fiber-to-the-premise

February 18, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2021 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

February 12, 2021 EX-99.1

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Statement is being filed by Credit Suisse AG (the "Bank"), a Swiss bank, on behalf of its subsidiaries to the extent that they conduct business as the

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Statement is being filed by Credit Suisse AG (the "Bank"), a Swiss bank, on behalf of its subsidiaries to the extent that they conduct business as the Swiss Universal Bank, Asia Pacific, International Wealth Management, Global Markets, Investment Banking & Capital Markets and the Strategic Resolutio

February 12, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 02)* CINCINNATI BELL INC (Name of Issuer) Common stock, $.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) (CUSIP

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 02)* CINCINNATI BELL INC (Name of Issuer) Common stock, $.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the r

February 10, 2021 SC 13G/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 15)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 15)* Name of issuer: Cincinnati Bell Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 171871502 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

November 5, 2020 EX-99.1

Cincinnati Bell Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

Cincinnati Bell Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results HIGHLIGHTS • Consolidated revenue totaled $390 million generating operating income of $25 million • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $102 million, consistent with the prior year; results include a one-time $6 million bonus to reward employees due to their efforts in minimizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the business • Entertainment and Communicati

November 5, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

November 5, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Oh

September 25, 2020 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2020 CINCINNATI BEL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

August 11, 2020 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☒ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

August 11, 2020 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.

August 6, 2020 EX-99.1

Cincinnati Bell Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

Cincinnati Bell Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results HIGHLIGHTS • Revenue of $380 million generated operating income of $28 million • Adjusted EBITDA1 totaled $107 million, up 4% year-over-year • Entertainment and Communications revenue was $240 million – Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% year-over-year, totaling $95 million • IT Services and Hardware revenue was $147 million – Adjusted EBITDA increased

August 6, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 31

August 6, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

July 6, 2020 EX-4.2

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated July 2, 2020, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., the guarantors party thereto and Regions Bank, as Trustee

Exhibit 4.2 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Supplemental Indenture (this “Second Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of July 2, 2020, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (or its permitted successor) (the “Issuer”), each subsidiary of the Issuer identified as a Guarantor on Schedule I hereto (each, a “Guarantor” and together, the “Guarantors”), and Regions Bank (or its permitted successor)

July 6, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 2, 2020 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

July 6, 2020 EX-4.1

Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated July 2, 2020, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., the guarantors party thereto and Regions Bank, as Trustee

Exhibit 4.1 SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Supplemental Indenture (this “Sixth Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of July 2, 2020, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (or its permitted successor) (the “Issuer”), each subsidiary of the Issuer identified as a Guarantor on Schedule I hereto (each, a “Guarantor” and together, the “Guarantors”), and Regions Bank (or its permitted successor),

July 6, 2020 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND RESULTS OF CONSENT SOLICITATIONS FOR 7.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2024 AND 8.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND RESULTS OF CONSENT SOLICITATIONS FOR 7.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2024 AND 8.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025 CINCINNATI, Ohio (July 6, 2020) – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Cincinnati Bell” or the “Company”) today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced consent solicitations (the “Consent Solicitations”) with respect to certain pro

June 24, 2020 11-K

- 12/31/2019 11-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. SAVINGS AND SECURITY PL

June 24, 2020 11-K

- 11-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. SAVINGS AND SECURITY PL

June 24, 2020 11-K

- 11-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN CINC

June 24, 2020 11-K

- 11-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN CINC

June 15, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 15, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

June 15, 2020 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES CONSENT SOLICITATIONS FOR 7.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2024 AND 8.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES CONSENT SOLICITATIONS FOR 7.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2024 AND 8.000% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025 CINCINNATI, Ohio (June 15, 2020) – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (“Cincinnati Bell” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced consent solicitations (the “Consent Solicitations”) with respect to certain proposed amendments to the (i) indenture, dated as of Septemb

May 22, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 24) Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock $0.01 Par Value Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) David Goldman GAMCO Investors, Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1435 (914) 921-5000 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of

May 11, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: May 7, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 11, 2020 EX-99.1

SECOND AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION SECOND AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of May 7, 2020, is entered into by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC (the “Seller”), CINCINNATI BELL INC.

May 11, 2020 EX-99.2

THIRD AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT

EXECUTION VERSION THIRD AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT THIRD AMENDMENT, dated as of May 7, 2020 (this “Amendment”), to the RECEIVABLES FINANCING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 10, 2018 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Agreement”), by and among CINCINNATI BELL FUNDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “U.

May 8, 2020 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL SHAREHOLDERS OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVE ACQUISITION BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL SHAREHOLDERS OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVE ACQUISITION BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS Cincinnati, OH, May 7, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) (“Cincinnati Bell”), today announced its shareholders approved all proposals related to its agreement to be acquired by a controlled subsidiary of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (“MIP”). At a virtual special meeting held

May 8, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: May 7, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 5, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519 CINCINNATI BELL INC. Ohio 3

May 5, 2020 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Cincinnati Bell Reports First Quarter 2020 Results HIGHLIGHTS • Cincinnati Bell entered into a merger agreement with Macquarie Infrastructure Partners ("MIP") to be acquired for $2.

May 5, 2020 EX-10.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. LONG-TERM RESTRICTED CASH RETENTION AWARD

Exhibit 10.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. LONG-TERM RESTRICTED CASH RETENTION AWARD Name of Employee: «FirstName» «LastName» Award Date: January 30, 2020 Restricted Cash Amount: «TargetValue» Under this agreement (this “Agreement”), and pursuant to the provisions of the Cincinnati Bell Inc. 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as in effect on the Award Date noted above (the “Plan”), which are incorporated herei

May 5, 2020 DEFA14A

- CINCINNATI BELL INC. 8-K DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number

May 5, 2020 EX-99.1

Cincinnati Bell Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

EX-99.1 2 cbb-ex99120.htm Q1 2020 EARNINGS RELEASE Cincinnati Bell Reports First Quarter 2020 Results HIGHLIGHTS • Cincinnati Bell entered into a merger agreement with Macquarie Infrastructure Partners ("MIP") to be acquired for $2.9 billion – transaction price represents a 101% premium to the closing price on December 20, 20191 • Revenue totaled $380 million, consistent with the prior year • Oper

May 5, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number

April 29, 2020 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: April 28, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

April 29, 2020 EX-99.1

LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRMS ISS, GLASS LEWIS AND EGAN-JONES RECOMMEND CINCINNATI BELL SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE TRANSACTION WITH MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

Exhibit 99.1 LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRMS ISS, GLASS LEWIS AND EGAN-JONES RECOMMEND CINCINNATI BELL SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE TRANSACTION WITH MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS Cincinnati, April 28, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) (“Cincinnati Bell”), today announced that leading proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), Glass Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) and

April 28, 2020 EX-99.1

Cincinnati Bell Inc. Telecommunications Peer Group

EXHIBIT 99.1 Cincinnati Bell Inc. Telecommunications Peer Group The companies comprising the Telecommunications Peer Group are listed below: ATN International, Inc. ORBCOMM Inc. CenturyLink, Inc. SBA Communications Corp. Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. Spok Holdings, Inc. Endurance International Group Holdings, I

April 28, 2020 10-K/A

Annual Report - 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM 10-K) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8519

April 27, 2020 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: April 27, 2020 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

April 23, 2020 EX-99.44

TRADING DATA

EXHIBIT 99.44 CUSIP No. 171871502 TRADING DATA Reporting Person Date of Transaction No. of Shares (Common Stock) Price Per Share $ Where/How Effected AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 4/21/2020 31,415.00 14.67 Open Market/Broker ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P. 4/21/2020 18,536.00 14.67 Open Market/Broker Ares Credit Hedge Fund LP 4/21/2020 49.00 14.67 Open Market/Broker AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 4/21/202

April 23, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / ARES MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 12)* CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) Alison S. Ressler, Esq. Rita-Anne O’Neill, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1888 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, Califo

April 23, 2020 EX-99.43

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.43 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments to the Schedule 13D) with respect

April 21, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / ARES MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 11)* CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) Alison S. Ressler, Esq. Rita-Anne O’Neill, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1888 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, Califo

April 21, 2020 EX-99.42

TRADING DATA

EXHIBIT 99.42 CUSIP No. 171871502 TRADING DATA Reporting Person Date of Transaction No. of Shares (Common Stock) Price Per Share $ Where/How Effected AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 4/17/2020 157,073.00 14.67 Open Market/Broker ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P. 4/17/2020 92,682.00 14.67 Open Market/Broker Ares Credit Hedge Fund LP 4/17/2020 245.00 14.67 Open Market/Broker AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 4/20/2

April 21, 2020 EX-99.41

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.41 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments to the Schedule 13D) with respect

April 16, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / ARES MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10)* CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) Alison S. Ressler, Esq. Rita-Anne O’Neill, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1888 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, Califo

April 16, 2020 EX-99.39

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.39 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments to the Schedule 13D) with respect

April 16, 2020 EX-99.40

TRADING DATA

EXHIBIT 99.40 CUSIP No. 171871502 TRADING DATA Reporting Person Date of Transaction No. of Shares (Common Stock) Price Per Share $ Where/How Effected AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 4/13/2020 125,658.00 14.50 Open Market/Broker ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P. 4/13/2020 74,145.00 14.50 Open Market/Broker Ares Credit Hedge Fund LP 4/13/2020 197.00 14.50 Open Market/Broker AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 4/14/2

April 10, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / ARES MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9)* CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) Alison S. Ressler, Esq. Rita-Anne O’Neill, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1888 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, Califor

April 10, 2020 EX-99.38

TRADING DATA

EXHIBIT 99.38 TRADING DATA Reporting Person Date of Transaction No. of Shares (Common Stock) Price Per Share $ Where/How Effected AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 04/07/2020 176,000.00 14.65 Open Market/Broker AF V US BD Holdings, L.P. 04/08/2020 157,072.00 14.61 Open Market/Broker ASSF IV AIV B Holdings III, L.P. 04/08/2020 92,682.00 14.61 Open Market/Broker Ares Credit Hedge Fund LP 04/08/2020 246.00 1

April 10, 2020 EX-99.37

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.37 2 a20-155601ex99d37.htm EX-99.37 EXHIBIT 99.37 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including am

April 1, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 23) Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock $0.01 Par Value Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) David Goldman GAMCO Investors, Inc. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1435 (914) 921-5000 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of

March 25, 2020 DEFM14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFM14A - - DEFM14A

DEFM14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

March 19, 2020 PRER14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. PRER14A - - PRER14A

PRER14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

March 16, 2020 EX-99.35

Limited Guarantee

Exhibit 99.35 Limited Guarantee This Limited Guarantee, dated as of March 5, 2020 (this “Limited Guarantee”), by ASOF Holdings I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Guarantor”), is entered into in favor of Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (in its capacity as the guaranteed party under this Limited Guarantee, the “Guaranteed Party”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, da

March 16, 2020 EX-99.32

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.32 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments to the Schedule 13D) with respect

March 16, 2020 EX-99.33

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of March 13, 2020, CINCINNATI BELL INC., RED FIBER PARENT LLC RF MERGER SUB INC.

Exhibit 99.33 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of March 13, 2020, Among CINCINNATI BELL INC., RED FIBER PARENT LLC and RF MERGER SUB INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I The Merger SECTION 1.01. The Merger 1 SECTION 1.02. Closing 1 SECTION 1.03. Effective Time 2 SECTION 1.04. Effects of the Merger 2 SECTION 1.05. Organizational Documents of the Surviving Corporation 2 SECTION 1.06. Board of

March 16, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / ARES MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) Alison S. Ressler, Esq. Rita-Anne O’Neill, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1888 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, Califor

March 16, 2020 EX-99.36

AMENDMENT TO TRANSACTION CONDUCT AGREEMENT

EX-99.36 6 a20-116724ex99d36.htm EX-99.36 Exhibit 99.36 AMENDMENT TO TRANSACTION CONDUCT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT is made on March 13, 2020 (the “Amendment Date”) BETWEEN (1) MIP V (FCC) AIV, L.P. (“Macquarie”); and (2) Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P. (“SSF IV”) and ASOF Holdings I, L.P. (“ASOF” and, with SSF IV, collectively, “Ares”) (each, a “Party” and together, the “Parties”). IN RESPECT

March 16, 2020 EX-99.34

Limited Guarantee

Exhibit 99.34 Limited Guarantee This Limited Guarantee, dated as of March 5, 2020 (this “Limited Guarantee”), by Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Guarantor”), is entered into in favor of Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (in its capacity as the guaranteed party under this Limited Guarantee, the “Guaranteed Party”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Pl

March 13, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

March 13, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 13, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

March 13, 2020 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. TO BE ACQUIRED BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS IN $2.9 BILLION TRANSACTION

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. TO BE ACQUIRED BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS IN $2.9 BILLION TRANSACTION Cincinnati, OH, March 13, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) (“Cincinnati Bell” or “the Company”), together with Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (“MIP”), today announced an agreement through which a MIP-controlled subsidiary will acquire all outstanding shares of Cincinnati Bell

March 13, 2020 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 13, 2020, by and among Cincinnati Bell Inc., Red Fiber Parent LLC and RF Merger Sub Inc.

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of March 13, 2020, Among CINCINNATI BELL INC., RED FIBER PARENT LLC and RF MERGER SUB INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I The Merger SECTION 1.01. The Merger 1 SECTION 1.02. Closing 1 SECTION 1.03. Effective Time 2 SECTION 1.04. Effects of the Merger 2 SECTION 1.05. Organizational Documents of the Surviving Corporation 2 SECTION 1.06. Board of Di

March 13, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

March 13, 2020 EX-99.1

Press Release, dated March 13, 2020

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. TO BE ACQUIRED BY MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS IN $2.9 BILLION TRANSACTION Cincinnati, OH, March 13, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) (“Cincinnati Bell” or “the Company”), together with Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (“MIP”), today announced an agreement through which a MIP-controlled subsidiary will acquire all outstanding shares of Cincinnati Bell

March 13, 2020 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 13, 2020, by and among Cincinnati Bell Inc., Red Fiber Parent LLC and RF Merger Sub Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cincinnati Bell Inc. on March 13, 2020).

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of March 13, 2020, Among CINCINNATI BELL INC., RED FIBER PARENT LLC and RF MERGER SUB INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I The Merger SECTION 1.01. The Merger 1 SECTION 1.02. Closing 1 SECTION 1.03. Effective Time 2 SECTION 1.04. Effects of the Merger 2 SECTION 1.05. Organizational Documents of the Surviving Corporation 2 SECTION 1.06. Board of Di

March 13, 2020 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 13, 2020 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification

March 9, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 9, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

March 9, 2020 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO TRANSACTION PROCESS

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO TRANSACTION PROCESS Cincinnati, OH, March 6, 2020 – As previously announced, Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) has received a binding proposal from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Inc. (“MIRA”) that Cincinnati Bell’s Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal and financial advisors, determined constitutes a “Superior Company Pro

March 9, 2020 EX-99.1

Press Release, dated March 6, 2020.

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO TRANSACTION PROCESS Cincinnati, OH, March 6, 2020 – As previously announced, Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) has received a binding proposal from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Inc. (“MIRA”) that Cincinnati Bell’s Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal and financial advisors, determined

March 9, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ⌧ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

March 9, 2020 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 9, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

March 6, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 6, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

March 6, 2020 EX-99.26

[Signature page to Offer Letter]

EX-99.26 3 a20-116722ex99d26.htm EX-99.26 Exhibit 99.26 March 5, 2020 Cincinnati Bell Inc. 221 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Attention: Board of Directors Re: Fourth Amended Binding Offer Letter Dear Sirs and Madams: Reference is made to our binding offer to acquire Cincinnati Bell Inc. (the “Company”) dated February 27, 2020, our subsequent binding offer dated March 2, 2020 (the “Marc

March 6, 2020 EX-99.31

Limited Guarantee

Exhibit 99.31 Limited Guarantee This Limited Guarantee, dated as of March 5, 2020 (this “Limited Guarantee”), by ASOF Holdings I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Guarantor”), is entered into in favor of Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (in its capacity as the guaranteed party under this Limited Guarantee, the “Guaranteed Party”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, da

March 6, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ⌧ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

March 6, 2020 EX-99.1

Press Release, dated March 6, 2020.

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. DETERMINES BINDING PROPOSAL FROM MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE AND REAL ASSETS CONSTITUTES A “SUPERIOR COMPANY PROPOSAL” Cincinnati, OH, March 6, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB), today announced it has received a binding proposal from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Inc. (“MIRA”) that Cincinnati Bell’s Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal

March 6, 2020 EX-99.29

ASOF Holdings I, L.P.

Exhibit 99.29 ASOF Holdings I, L.P. March 5, 2020 Red Fiber Parent LLC c/o Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, Inc. 125 W. 55th Street New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to (a) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March , 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Merger A

March 6, 2020 EX-99.28

Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P.

Exhibit 99.28 Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P. March 5, 2020 Red Fiber Parent LLC c/o Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, Inc. 125 W. 55th Street New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to (a) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March , 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its term

March 6, 2020 SC 13D/A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. / ARES MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 171871502 (CUSIP Number) Alison S. Ressler, Esq. Rita-Anne O’Neill, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1888 Century Park East, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, Califor

March 6, 2020 EX-99

CINCINNATI BELL INC. DETERMINES BINDING PROPOSAL FROM MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE AND REAL ASSETS CONSTITUTES A “SUPERIOR COMPANY PROPOSAL”

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. DETERMINES BINDING PROPOSAL FROM MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE AND REAL ASSETS CONSTITUTES A “SUPERIOR COMPANY PROPOSAL” Cincinnati, OH, March 6, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB), today announced it has received a binding proposal from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Inc. (“MIRA”) that Cincinnati Bell’s Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal

March 6, 2020 EX-99.25

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.25 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments to the Schedule 13D) with respect

March 6, 2020 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 6, 2020 Cincinnati Bell Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

March 6, 2020 EX-99.27

ARTICLE II Effect on the Stock of the Constituent Corporations; Exchange of Certificates

Exhibit 99.27 following the final day of the Marketing Period, subject to, in each case, the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article VII (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction or (to the extent permitted by Law) waiver of those conditions) or (ii) such other time and date as shall be agreed to in w

March 6, 2020 EX-99.30

Limited Guarantee

Exhibit 99.30 Limited Guarantee This Limited Guarantee, dated as of March 5, 2020 (this “Limited Guarantee”), by Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Guarantor”), is entered into in favor of Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (in its capacity as the guaranteed party under this Limited Guarantee, the “Guaranteed Party”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Pl

March 5, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 5, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

March 5, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: March 5, 2020 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 001-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification N

March 5, 2020 EX-99.18

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.18 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each of the Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13D referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments to the Schedule 13D) with respect

March 5, 2020 EX-99.1

Press Release, dated March 5, 2020

EX-99.1 3 ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. AND BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE SIGN AMENDED MERGER AGREEMENT Cincinnati, OH, March 5, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) (“Cincinnati Bell”) today announced that it has amended its definitive merger agreement with Brookfield Infrastructure and its institutional partners (collectively referred to as “Brookfield”) to increase th

March 5, 2020 EX-99.20

[Signature page to Offer Letter]

Exhibit 99.20 March 4, 2020 Cincinnati Bell Inc. 221 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Attention: Board of Directors Re: Third Amended Binding Offer Letter Dear Sirs and Madams: Reference is made to our binding offer to acquire Cincinnati Bell Inc. (the “Company”) dated February 27, 2020, our subsequent binding offer dated March 2, 2020 and our March 3, 2020 letter amending the March 2 Ame

March 5, 2020 EX-99.24

Limited Guarantee

Exhibit 99.24 Limited Guarantee This Limited Guarantee, dated as of March 4, 2020 (this “Limited Guarantee”), by ASOF Holdings I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Guarantor”), is entered into in favor of Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (in its capacity as the guaranteed party under this Limited Guarantee, the “Guaranteed Party”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, da

March 5, 2020 EX-2.1

Amendment Number 3 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 4, 2020, by and among Cincinnati Bell Inc., Charlie AcquireCo Inc. and Charlie Merger Sub Inc.

Exhibit 2.1 AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This Amendment Number 3 (this “Amendment”) to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 21, 2019, as amended on February 27, 2020, as further amended on March 3, 2020, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), Charlie AcquireCo Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), and Charlie Merger Sub Inc., an

March 5, 2020 EX-99.21

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of March 2 , 2020, CINCINNATI BELL INC., RED FIBER PARENT LLC RF MERGER SUB INC.

Exhibit 99.21 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of March 2 , 2020, Among CINCINNATI BELL INC., RED FIBER PARENT LLC and RF MERGER SUB INC. AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this “Agreement “) dated as of March 2 , 2020, among Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), Red Fiber Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parent”), and RF Merger Sub Inc., an

March 5, 2020 EX-99.23

Limited Guarantee

Exhibit 99.23 Limited Guarantee This Limited Guarantee, dated as of March 4, 2020 (this “Limited Guarantee”), by Ares Special Situations Fund IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Guarantor”), is entered into in favor of Cincinnati Bell Inc., an Ohio corporation (in its capacity as the guaranteed party under this Limited Guarantee, the “Guaranteed Party”). Pursuant to the Agreement and Pl

March 5, 2020 EX-99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. AND BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE SIGN AMENDED MERGER AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 CINCINNATI BELL INC. AND BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE SIGN AMENDED MERGER AGREEMENT Cincinnati, OH, March 5, 2020 – Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) (“Cincinnati Bell”) today announced that it has amended its definitive merger agreement with Brookfield Infrastructure and its institutional partners (collectively referred to as “Brookfield”) to increase the consideration payable to holders

March 5, 2020 DEFA14A

CBB / Cincinnati Bell, Inc. DEFA14A - - SCHEDULE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

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