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EX-99.5 - EX-99.5 - RCN CORP /DE/ | w77623exv99w5.htm |
EX-99.2 - EX-99.2 - RCN CORP /DE/ | w77623exv99w2.htm |
EX-99.3 - EX-99.3 - RCN CORP /DE/ | w77623exv99w3.htm |
EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - RCN CORP /DE/ | w77623exv99w1.htm |
Exhibit 99.4
TALKING POINTS FOR CUSTOMERS
RCN believes that ABRYs financial resources and expertise in the communications industry will
create significant opportunities for RCN and its employees and customers. Since 1989, ABRY
Partners has completed investments in more than 500 media and communications properties
Upon the closing of the transaction, RCNs cable and RCN Metro business units will be split, with
each unit becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABRY. The intent of the split is to allow each
business unit to focus solely on serving its respective customers and maximizing its potential
We expect the transaction to close in the 2nd half of 2010
It will continue to be business as usual at RCN and customers will continue to be our primary
focus. You should continue to contact your sales representative with any questions related to
your current or future services
If a customer would like further information regarding the transaction, they may visit the RCN or
SEC websites so they can read the press release and obtain additional information about the
transaction
Important Notice
In connection with the proposed transaction, RCN will file a proxy statement and other materials
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are advised to read
the proxy statement and these other materials when they become available because they will contain
important information about RCN and the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders may
obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (when available) and other documents filed by RCN with
the Securities and Exchange Commission at the SEC web site at www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy
statement (when available) and other filings made by RCN with the SEC can also be obtained, free of
charge, by directing a request to RCN Corporation, 196 Van Buren Street, Herndon, VA 20170,
Attention: Investor Relations. The proxy statement (when available) and such other documents are
also available for free on the RCN website at www.rcn.com under About RCN/Investor Relations/SEC
Filings.
RCN and its directors and officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies from its stockholders in connection with the proposed acquisition
transaction. Information concerning the interests of directors and executive officers in the solicitation is set forth in the RCN proxy statements and
Annual Reports on Form 10-K, previously filed with the SEC, and in the proxy statement relating to
the proposed transaction when it becomes available.
RCN Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. One can identify these forward-looking statements by
the use of words such as expect, anticipate, plan, may, will, estimate or other similar
expressions. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially. Important factors, which
could cause actual results to differ materially, include (without limitation): the ability to
obtain regulatory approvals of the transactions contemplated by the acquisition agreement on the
proposed terms and schedule; the failure of RCNs stockholders to approve the transactions
contemplated by the acquisition agreement; our ability to maintain relationships with customers,
employees or suppliers following the announcement of the transaction; the ability of third parties
to fulfill their obligations relating to the proposed transactions, including providing financing
under current financial market conditions; the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions to
closing of the transactions contemplated by the acquisition agreement; and the risk that the
transactions contemplated by the acquisition agreement may not be completed in the time frame
expected by the parties or at all. Additional information on risk factors that may affect the
business and financial results of RCN can be found in RCNs Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the
filings of RCN made from time to time with the SEC. RCN undertakes no obligation to correct or
update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.