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.