UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2016

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (501) 748-4491

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01      Other Events.

On June 9, 2016, Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (“CS&L” or the “Company”) and CSL Capital, LLC (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with CS&L, the “Issuers”) announced the launch and pricing of an offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior secured notes (the “Notes”). The Notes will be issued as an add-on to the Issuers’ existing 6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2023.

The Notes are being offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The foregoing is qualified by reference to the press releases that are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

This Current Report on Form 8-K, including the press releases filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the Notes in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.

Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit 99.1

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. Announces Launch of Notes Offering

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 09, 2016 (GLOBAL NEWSWIRE) — Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (“CS&L” or the “Company”) and CSL Capital, LLC (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with CS&L, the “Issuers”) announced today the planned offering, subject to market and other conditions, of approximately $150 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes (the “Notes”). The Notes will be issued as an add-on to the Issuers’ existing 6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2023. CS&L intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding amounts under its revolving credit facility.

The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release is issued pursuant to Rule 135(c) under the Securities Act and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

ABOUT CS&L

CS&L (Nasdaq: CSAL), an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions for the communications industry.  CS&L currently owns 3.9 million fiber strand miles, 85 wireless towers, and other communications real estate throughout the United States and Mexico. Additional information about CS&L can be found on its website at www.cslreit.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended from time to time.  Those forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and those regarding our proposed offering of the Notes.

Words such as “anticipate(s),” “expect(s),” “intend(s),” “estimate(s),” “foresee(s),” “plan(s),” “believe(s),” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seek(s)” and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from those projected, forecasted or expected.  Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained.  CS&L expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any of the forward looking statements set forth in this release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Mark A. Wallace, 501-850-0866

EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

mark.wallace@cslreit.com

Exhibit 99.2

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. Announces Pricing of Notes Offering

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 09, 2016 (GLOBAL NEWSWIRE) — Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (“CS&L” or the “Company”) and CSL Capital, LLC (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with CS&L, the “Issuers”) announced today that they have priced their previously announced offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior secured notes (the “Notes”). The Notes will be issued as an add-on to the Issuers’ existing 6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2023.  The offering is expected to close on June 14, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions. The Notes will be issued at an issue price of 99.25%. CS&L intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding amounts under its revolving credit facility.

The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws. The Notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release is issued pursuant to Rule 135(c) under the Securities Act and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

ABOUT CS&L

CS&L (Nasdaq: CSAL), an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions for the communications industry.  CS&L currently owns 3.9 million fiber strand miles, 85 wireless towers, and other communications real estate throughout the United States and Mexico. Additional information about CS&L can be found on its website at www.cslreit.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended from time to time.  Those forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and those regarding our proposed offering of the Notes.

Words such as “anticipate(s),” “expect(s),” “intend(s),” “estimate(s),” “foresee(s),” “plan(s),” “believe(s),” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seek(s)” and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from those projected, forecasted or expected.  Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained.  CS&L expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any of the forward looking statements set forth in this release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Mark A. Wallace, 501-850-0866

EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

mark.wallace@cslreit.com