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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 16, 1999
BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8606 23-2259884
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 395-2121
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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On November 16, 1999, following an investment conference, Ivan Seidenberg,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bell Atlantic, responded to media
inquiries about speculation in the press that Bell Atlantic might become
involved in an investment in Mannesmann AG: "At the valuations being reported,
we're not interested -- it doesn't fit our investment criteria."
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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.
BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION
By: /s/ Doreen A. Toben
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Doreen A. Toben
Vice President - Controller
Date: November 16, 1999
