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 12, 2004 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 1-8519 31-1056105 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 201 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 397-9900 FORM 8-K CINCINNATI BELL INC. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced the election of Brian Ross as Chief Financial Officer to the company effective immediately. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 SIGNATURES 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. CINCINNATI BELL INC. By: /s/ Christopher J. Wilson -------------------------------------------- Christopher J. Wilson Vice President and General Counsel Date: January 12, 2004 Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Exhibit Page No. ----------- ------- -------- 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated January 12, 2004