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UNITED STATES
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: September 12, 1999
(Date of earliest event reported)
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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Attached as an exhibit is a press release issued by Bell Atlantic Corporation on
September 12, 1999 confirming that discussions are taking place with Vodafone
AirTouch plc relating to the possibility of a U.S. business relationship.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release, dated September 12, 1999, issued by Bell Atlantic
Corporation.
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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: September 13, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press Release, dated September 12, 1999, issued by Bell Atlantic
Corporation.
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EXHIBIT 99
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Kraus 212-395-2355
800-759-888, PIN 922-1424 (PAGER)
[email protected]
David Frail 212-395-7726
917-922-2820 (mobile)
[email protected]
Sept. 12, 1999
Bell Atlantic Confirms Discussions with Vodafone AirTouch
NEW YORK -- Bell Atlantic Corp. (NYSE:BEL) confirmed today that it is in
discussions with Vodafone AirTouch plc (NYSE:VOD) regarding the possibility of a
U.S. business relationship.
Bell Atlantic said that there can be no assurance that any transaction
will result from these discussions. No timetable has been established for
conclusion of these discussions. Bell Atlantic will make no further comment
until a definitive agreement has been reached or discussions have been
terminated.
Bell Atlantic is at the forefront of the new communications and
information industry. With more than 43 million telephone access lines and 10
million wireless customers worldwide, Bell Atlantic companies are premier
providers of advanced wireline voice and data services, market leaders in
wireless services and the world's largest publishers of directory information.
Bell Atlantic companies are also among the world's largest investors in high-
growth global communications markets, with operations and investments in 23
countries.
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