Jefferies Remains Sidelined on EarthLink Holdings (ELNK) Ahead of WIN Merger

Windstream CEO Tony Thomas to speak at Morgan Stanley conference

November 8, 2016 8:30 AM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tony Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NASDAQ: WIN), will speak at 9:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Morgan Stanley 2016 Leveraged Finance Conference in New Orleans.

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WiLAN Acquires Third Patent Portfolio From Panasonic

November 7, 2016 10:00 AM EST

OTTAWA, CANADA -- (Marketwired) -- 11/07/16 -- WiLAN (TSX: WIN)(NASDAQ: WILN) today announced that the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Micro-Optimus Technologies, Inc., has acquired a portfolio of patents from Panasonic Corporation. The portfolio covers motion sensing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies used in a variety of consumer devices, including fitness trackers and handsets.

This is the third patent assignment agreement under which Panasonic has transferred patents to a WiLAN subsidiary under a licensing partnership framework. Previous agreements involved patent portfolios covering a broad range of technologies including CMOS images sensors, motor drivers,... More

EarthLink Reports Strong Third Quarter 2016 Results Including Third Consecutive Quarter of Positive Net Income

November 7, 2016 7:04 AM EST

Results Feature Strong Financial Performance and Successful Launch of SD-WAN Solution

Announces $1.1 Billion Merger Agreement with Windstream

Revenue of $235.1 million Net income of $0.2 million Adjusted EBITDA of $50.5 million Net cash provided by operating activities of $47.5 million Unlevered Free Cash Flow of $30.2 million Ending cash balance of $59.0 million Redeemed and repurchased $90.4 million of outstanding 8.875% debt

ATLANTA, Nov. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarthLink... More

Windstream reports third-quarter results

November 7, 2016 7:02 AM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream (NASDAQ: WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, today reported third-quarter results.

Windstream continues to advance our strategy to maximize shareholder value. During the third quarter, we further expanded enterprise contribution margin and grew consumer service revenue sequentially. We continued to make prudent capital investments to better leverage our extensive network to serve customers and provide incremental returns to shareholders. Additionally we further improved our debt maturity profile and reduced future cash interest, said Tony Thomas, president and chief executive officer... More

Windstream and EarthLink to Merge in $1.1 Billion Transaction

November 7, 2016 7:00 AM EST

Combination Creates a Stronger, More Competitive Company with Extensive National Footprint Spanning Approximately 145,000 Fiber Route Miles

Enables Expanded Products, Services and Enhanced Enterprise Solutions for Customers

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Windstream declares 15-cent quarterly dividend

November 4, 2016 7:30 AM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIN) today declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share on the companys common stock.

The dividend is payable Jan. 17, 2017, to stockholders of record as of Dec. 30, 2016.

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