Alltel CEO Scott Ford gives a medium-high five at a news conference today to discuss the Sunday night announcement that the company would be sold to private investors for $27.5 billion, but remain headquartered in Little Rock. He says the investors will bring capital for growth. Business Week coverage here. Arkansas Business here.

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