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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 8-K Report (Aug 12, 2002)

Filed August 12, 2002For Securities:VZ

Summary

This 8-K filing from Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), filed on August 12, 2002, primarily contains certifications from the Principal Executive Officer (Ivan G. Seidenberg) and the Principal Financial Officer (Doreen A. Toben). These certifications affirm the accuracy and completeness of the company's "covered reports" filed with the SEC, including the 2001 Form 10-K and subsequent filings like the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2002. Specifically, the officers attest that, to the best of their knowledge, no "covered report" contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted a material fact necessary to make statements not misleading. This filing is part of the enhanced disclosure requirements implemented in the wake of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, aiming to provide investors with greater confidence in the reliability of corporate financial reporting. It does not contain new financial results or operational updates but rather focuses on the integrity of previously disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Ivan G. Seidenberg and CFO Doreen A. Toben provided sworn certifications regarding the accuracy of Verizon's SEC filings.
  • 2The certifications cover "covered reports" including the 2001 Form 10-K and subsequent 10-Q and 8-K filings, up to the filing date.
  • 3Officers attest that no material misstatements or omissions exist in these covered reports.
  • 4The statements confirm compliance with Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the June 30, 2002 Form 10-Q.
  • 5The filing reiterates that the financial information presented in the June 30, 2002 Form 10-Q fairly represents the company's financial condition and results of operations.
  • 6These certifications are a direct response to increased regulatory scrutiny and investor demand for executive accountability regarding financial disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide formal certifications from Verizon's CEO and CFO, attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the company's previously filed financial reports, particularly the 2001 Form 10-K and the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2002. This aligns with new regulatory requirements for executive accountability.

No, this filing does not introduce new financial results, quarterly earnings, or operational updates. It solely consists of certifications by the principal executive and financial officers regarding the integrity of existing filed reports.

These certifications were part of new disclosure requirements, particularly following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, designed to enhance corporate responsibility and investor confidence by having senior executives directly attest to the accuracy of their company's financial statements and SEC filings.

The certifications are provided by Ivan G. Seidenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doreen A. Toben, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Verizon Communications Inc.