Proxy Notice 2014


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  ý                            Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ¨
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11c or Section 240.14a-12
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)
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No fee required.
 
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(1)
Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 6, 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting Information
 
 
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
 
 
 
 
  For holders as of:
March 7, 2014
 
 
 
 
  Date:  May 6, 2014
Time:  11:00 AM
 
 
 
 
  Location:
Queen City Club
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
331 East Fourth Street
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
ATTN: CHRISTOPHER J. WILSON
221 EAST 4TH STREET, RM 103-1290
CINCINNATI, OH 45202-2301
 
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.




- Before You Vote -
How to Access the Proxy Materials
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
 
 
PROXY STATEMENT
10-K WRAP
 
 
 
How to View Online:
 
 
 
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com
 
How to Request and Receive a Paper or E-MAIL Copy:
 
 
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
 
 
1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com
 
 
 
 
2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639
 
 
 
 
3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
 
 
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line.
 
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this email address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 22, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.
 
 
 
 
 

- How To Vote -
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
 
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the boxed marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
 
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
 
 
 
 
 




 
Voting Items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Board of Directors Recommends you vote FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.
Election of Directors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nominees:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To be elected for terms expiring in 2015.
2.
Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1a.
 Phillip R. Cox
 
 
 
 
 
 
1b.
Jakki L. Haussler
3.
Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2014.
 
1c.
Craig F. Maier
 
 
1d.
Russel P. Mayer
 
 
 
 
 
 
1e.
Theodore H. Schell
NOTE:  Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
 
1f.
Alan R. Schriber
 
1g.
Lynn A. Wentworth
 
 
 
 
 
 
1h.
John M. Zrno
 
 
 
 
 
 
1i.
Theodore H. Torbeck