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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: April 22, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8606 23-2259884
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
1095 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 395-2121
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following information is being provided under Item 12 "Disclosure of Results
of Operations and Financial Condition" and is being furnished under Item 9 in
accordance with SEC release No. 33-8216. Such information, including the
exhibits attached hereto under Item 7, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press release and financial tables dated April 22, 2003,
issued by Verizon Communications Inc. and contained in its
Investor Relations Bulletin.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 22, 2003, Verizon Communications Inc. issued a press release announcing
earnings for the first quarter of 2003.
SIGNATURE
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Verizon Communications Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: April 22, 2003 /s/ John F. Killian
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John F. Killian
Senior Vice President and Controller
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press release and financial tables, dated April 22, 2003, issued by
Verizon Communications Inc. and contained in its Investor Relations
Bulletin.