Key Developments For EarthLink, Inc.
EarthLink, Inc. (ELNK.O) (Nasdaq)
EarthLink Raises FY 2009 Earning Guidance
EarthLink raised fiscal 2009 guidance and expects adjusted EBITDA of $243-$248 million. Additionally, EarthLink now expects to generate income from continuing operations of $110-$115 million for fiscal 2009. According to Reuters Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report EBITDA $245 million for fiscal 2009.
EarthLink Announces Payment of Quarterly Dividend
EarthLink announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.14 per share to be paid on December 23, 2009 to shareholders of record on December 9, 2009.
EarthLink's New Edge Networks Launches MPLS NNI
New Edge Networks, the managed services business communications unit of EarthLink announced that it has expanded its national MPLS capabilities with the introduction of MPLS Plus, a network to network interface (NNI) offering for carriers and application service providers. New Edge is now offering application providers and regional carriers NNI access to its MPLS nationwide network.
EarthLink's Subsidiary Announces Contract From X4 Communications
New Edge Networks, the business communications unit of EarthLink, announced that it has been selected as a Premier Provider Partner by X4 Communications.
EarthLink Raises FY 2009 EBITDA Guidance; Issues FY 2009 Income From Continuing Operations Guidance; Declares Dividend; Appoints Chief Financial Officer
EarthLink announced that it is raising its previously announced guidance for 2009. Management now expects fiscal 2009 Adjusted EBITDA of $235 million to $245 million. The Company also announced that it expects to generate income from continuing operations of $100 million to $110 million for fiscal 2009. According to Reuters Estimates, analysts are expecting the Company to report EBITDA $233 million for fiscal 2009. The Company also announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.14 per share to be paid on September 28, 2009 to shareholders of record on September 14, 2009 and has appointed Bradley A. Ferguson as its Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2009.

