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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 8-K Report (Mar 14, 2003)

Filed March 14, 2003For Securities:VZ

Summary

This 8-K filing from Verizon Communications Inc., dated March 14, 2003, primarily serves to furnish written statements from the Chief Executive Officer (Ivan G. Seidenberg) and Chief Financial Officer (Doreen A. Toben) regarding the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. These certifications attest that the Form 10-K fully complies with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information presented in it fairly represents Verizon's financial condition and results of operations. For investors, this filing indicates a formal confirmation of the integrity and accuracy of the previously submitted annual report. It does not introduce new financial data or strategic announcements but rather provides a necessary regulatory declaration of compliance and accurate reporting from the company's top executives. Investors should view this as a procedural step reinforcing confidence in the disclosed 2002 financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Ivan G. Seidenberg certifies the accuracy and compliance of the 2002 Form 10-K report.
  • 2CFO Doreen A. Toben certifies the accuracy and compliance of the 2002 Form 10-K report.
  • 3The certifications confirm that the 2002 Form 10-K fully complies with Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The statements affirm that the information in the 2002 Form 10-K fairly presents Verizon's financial condition and results of operations.
  • 5This 8-K filing is a procedural step to provide sworn statements from senior management regarding the accuracy of annual financial disclosures.
  • 6No new financial results or forward-looking statements are presented in this filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide written statements from Verizon's CEO and CFO certifying the accuracy and compliance of the company's previously filed Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. These are formal declarations required under Section 1350 of U.S. law.

No, this filing does not contain any new financial results, performance updates, or strategic business announcements. It solely focuses on the certifications by the CEO and CFO regarding the accuracy of the 2002 annual report (Form 10-K).

The certifications mean that the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have personally reviewed the company's 2002 annual report (Form 10-K) and are attesting, under penalty of law, that it is accurate and complies with all relevant SEC regulations and reporting requirements.

The certifications are signed by Ivan G. Seidenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doreen A. Toben, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. An additional signature by John F. Killian, Senior Vice President and Controller, is also included as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.