Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. Formed Through Spinoff
"We are excited today to launch our new company,
Under the terms of the previously announced deal, Windstream today distributed approximately 80.1 percent of CS&L shares to Windstream shareholders of record as of
Windstream shareholders retained their Windstream shares and received one share of CS&L for every five shares of Windstream held. The spinoff is expected to be a tax-free distribution to Windstream shareholders and requires no action on their part. The two companies expect CS&L shares to be deposited into shareholders' accounts by
In connection with the spinoff, CS&L completed its previously announced issuances of
Real estate investment trusts are used for real property assets that produce rental income. In 2014, Windstream obtained a private letter ruling from the
"We expect to diversify our tenant base by acquiring additional assets and leasing them to other local, regional and national telecommunications providers," Gunderman said. "This a great day for
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