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 29, 2003
CenturyTel, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File Number: 1-7784
CenturyTel, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana 72-0651161
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
100 CenturyTel Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (318) 388-9000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 26, 2003, we promoted two of our officers. Harvey P. Perry,
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, was named Vice
Chairman of the Board, and Stacey W. Goff, formerly Assistant General Counsel,
was named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. For additional
information, please see our attached press release and our updated bylaws.
Item 7(c). Exhibits
3.1 Registrant's Bylaws, as amended through August 26, 2003
99.1 Registrant's press release dated August 29, 2003
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 thereunto duly authorized.
CENTURYTEL, INC.
By: /s/ Neil A. Sweasy
---------------------
Neil A. Sweasy
Vice President and Controller