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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 2, 2000
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GENUITY INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 000-30837 74-2864824
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
3 Van de Graaff Drive, Burlington, MA 01803
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (781) 262-4000
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release dated November 2, 2000 of Genuity Inc.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On November 2, 2000, Genuity Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Genuity"), issued a
press release discussing the results of its third quarter. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
GENUITY INC.
By: /s/ Daniel P. O'Brien
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Name: Daniel P. O'Brien
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 2, 2000
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