Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 1, 2012, Hickory Tech Corporation announced its sales and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the press release that discusses this matter is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to, and incorporated by reference in, this report.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information set forth under Item 2.02 above also is intended to be disclosed under this Item 7.01 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated August 1, 2012, issued by Hickory Tech Corporation

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