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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 12, 2005)

Filed September 12, 2005For Securities:VZ

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has filed an 8-K report on September 12, 2005, primarily to disclose the attachment of a presentation concerning the proposed merger with MCI. This presentation, delivered to MCI investors by the CEOs of both companies, contains information relevant to the businesses of both MCI and Verizon and the terms of the proposed acquisition. Investors are strongly encouraged to review the amended registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Verizon on August 31, 2005. This document includes a definitive proxy statement of MCI and a prospectus, providing critical details about the merger. The filing emphasizes the importance of reading these materials, along with any other relevant documents filed by Verizon or MCI with the SEC, before making any investment or voting decisions regarding the proposed transaction. Free access to these documents is available through the SEC website, company investor relations portals, and direct requests.

Key Highlights

  • 1Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) filed an 8-K on September 12, 2005.
  • 2The filing includes a presentation related to the proposed merger of MCI and Verizon.
  • 3This presentation was shared with MCI investors by the CEOs of both companies.
  • 4Verizon filed an amended registration statement on Form S-4 on August 31, 2005, containing a proxy statement and prospectus for the acquisition.
  • 5Investors are urged to read the proxy statement, prospectus, and other relevant filings for important information about the transaction.
  • 6Free access to these documents is provided via the SEC website (www.sec.gov) and company investor relations pages.
  • 7The filing also notes that Verizon and MCI, along with their directors and officers, may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies for the MCI shareholder vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with a presentation that discusses the proposed merger between Verizon Communications Inc. and MCI, Inc., which was presented to MCI investors starting September 12, 2005.

Detailed information can be found in Verizon's amended registration statement on Form S-4, filed on August 31, 2005. This document includes MCI's definitive proxy statement and a prospectus. These documents, along with other relevant filings from Verizon and MCI, are available for free on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and the companies' investor relations websites.

Investors are strongly urged to read the proxy statement, prospectus, and any other relevant materials filed by Verizon or MCI before making any voting or investment decisions related to the proposed acquisition. This will help them make informed choices.

The presentation is being provided by Michael Capellas, Chief Executive Officer of MCI, Inc., and Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications Inc.