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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 7, 2008

AT&T INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Delaware
1-8610
43-1301883
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

                      208 S. Akard St., Dallas, Texas
75202
                        (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105
 
                      175 E. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas
78205
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01  Other Events.
 
On November 7, 2008, the registrant AT&T Inc. ("AT&T") announced plans to acquire Centennial Communications Corp. (Centennial), a regional provider of wireless and wired communications services, for $944 million in cash.  Under the terms of the agreement, Centennial shareholders would receive $8.50 per share for a total equity price of $944 million.  Including net debt, the total transaction would be valued at approximately $2.8 billion.  The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval, the approval of Centennial's shareholders and other customary closing conditions.  AT&T expects to obtain approvals by the end of the second quarter of 2009.

 




Signature
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

 
 
AT&T INC.
   
   
   
Date: November 10, 2008
By: /s/ John J. Stephens
       John J. Stephens
Senior Vice President and Controller