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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(RULE 13D-101)
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 6)
Nextel Communications, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
65332V 103
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(CUSIP Number)
C. James Judson, Digital Radio, L.L.C.
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2300 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications)
June 23, 1999
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following
box / /.
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CUSIP No. 13D Page 2
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(1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above
Persons
CRAIG O. MCCAW
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(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / /
of a Group* (b) / /
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(3) SEC Use Only
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(4) Source of Funds*
N/A
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(5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to
Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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(6) Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting
Beneficially Owned Power 55,939,348
by Each Reporting --------------------------------------------------
Person With (8) Shared Voting
Power -0-
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(9) Sole Dispositive
Power 55,939,348
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(10) Shared Dispositive
Power -0-
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(11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
55,939,348
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(12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares*
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(13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
20.1%
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(14) Type of Reporting Person*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 13D Page 3
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(1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above
Persons
DIGITAL RADIO, L.L.C.
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(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / /
of a Group* (b) / /
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(3) SEC Use Only
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(4) Source of Funds*
N/A
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(5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to
Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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(6) Citizenship or Place of Organization
STATE OF WASHINGTON
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Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting
Beneficially Owned Power 52,258,786
by Each Reporting --------------------------------------------------
Person With (8) Shared Voting
Power -0-
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(9) Sole Dispositive
Power 52,258,786
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(10) Shared Dispositive
Power -0-
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(11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
52,258,786
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(12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares*
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(13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
18.8%
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(14) Type of Reporting Person*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 13D Page 4
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(1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above
Persons
EAGLE RIVER INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.
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(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / /
of a Group* (b) / /
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(3) SEC Use Only
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(4) Source of Funds*
N/A
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(5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to
Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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(6) Citizenship or Place of Organization
STATE OF WASHINGTON
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Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting
Beneficially Owned Power 52,258,786
by Each Reporting --------------------------------------------------
Person With (8) Shared Voting
Power -0-
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(9) Sole Dispositive
Power 52,258,786
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(10) Shared Dispositive
Power -0-
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(11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
52,258,786
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(12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares*
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(13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
18.8%
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(14) Type of Reporting Person*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 13D Page 5
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(1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above
Persons
OPTION ACQUISITION, L.L.C.
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(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / /
of a Group* (b) / /
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(3) SEC Use Only
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(4) Source of Funds*
N/A
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(5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to
Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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(6) Citizenship or Place of Organization
STATE OF WASHINGTON
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Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting
Beneficially Owned Power 2,830,562
by Each Reporting --------------------------------------------------
Person With (8) Shared Voting
Power -0-
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(9) Sole Dispositive
Power 2,830,562
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(10) Shared Dispositive
Power -0-
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(11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,830,562
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(12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares*
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(13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
1.0%
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(14) Type of Reporting Person*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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EXPLANATORY NOTE:
This amended statement amends and supplements the information set forth
in the amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed by the reporting persons on
May 20, 1999.
ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
This statement relates to the Class A Common Stock, par value $.001 per
share ("Nextel Common Stock"), of Nextel Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Nextel"). The principal executive offices of Nextel are
located at 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191.
Capitalized terms which are not defined in this amended statement have
the meanings defined in the original statement filed on August 7, 1995.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
(a),(b),(c) The persons filing this amended statement are:
(1) Digital Radio, L.L.C., is a limited liability company formed
under the laws of the State of Washington ("Digital"). Digital is the direct
owner of a portion of the securities of Nextel which are the subject of this
statement. The principal business of Digital is to invest in stock, options,
securities, notes, debentures, bonds of, and other business opportunities
associated with, Nextel. Eagle River Investments, L.L.C. has the exclusive
management and control of Digital under the terms of its Limited Liability
Company Agreement. The address for Digital's principal business and
principal office is 2300 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington 98033.
(2) Option Acquisition, L.L.C., is a limited liability company
formed under the laws of the State of Washington ("Option Acquisition").
Option Acquisition is the direct holder of certain securities which are the
subject of this statement and was formed for the sole purpose of holding
options and the proceeds of the exercise of those options. Eagle River
Investments, L.L.C. has the exclusive management and control of Option
Acquisition under the terms of its Limited Liability Company Agreement. The
address for Option Acquisition's principal business and principal office is
2300 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington, 98033.
(3) Eagle River Investments, L.L.C., is a limited liability company
formed under the laws of the State of Washington ("Eagle River"). The
principal business of Eagle River is to build equity value for each of its
members by acquiring, investing, holding, dealing and disposing of
securities, venture opportunities or other investments. The address of Eagle
River's principal business and principal office is 2300 Carillon Point,
Kirkland, Washington 98033.
(4) Craig O. McCaw, an individual ("Mr. McCaw"), is the controlling
stockholder and director of Eagle River, Inc., and has voting and management
control of Eagle River Investments, which in turn has voting and management
control of both Digital and Option Acquisition. Mr. McCaw serves as
Chairman of Digital and of Eagle River. In addition, Mr. McCaw serves as
Chairman of Eagle River, Inc., which provides management and consulting
services to Nextel's senior management and Board of Directors. Mr. McCaw's
business address is 2300 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington 98033.
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The executive officers of Digital, Option Acquisition and Eagle River
are as follows: Craig O. McCaw, Chairman; Dennis Weibling,
President/Treasurer; William A. Hoglund, Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer; and C. James Judson, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel.
Each of Mr. Weibling, Mr. Hoglund and Mr. Judson serves in the foregoing
capacities as his present principal occupation. The business address of each
of Mr. McCaw, Mr. Weibling, Mr. Hoglund and Mr. Judson is 2300 Carillon
Point, Kirkland, Washington 98033.
(d),(e) During the past five years, none of Digital, Option
Acquisition, Eagle River, Mr. McCaw or the other above-named executive
officers of Digital and Eagle River has been convicted in a criminal
proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or has been
a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject
to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or
prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities
laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. McCaw, Mr. Weibling, Mr. Hoglund and Mr. Judson are all citizens
of the United States of America.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS AND OTHER CONSIDERATION
N/A
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
Item 4 is hereby amended, as follows:
On June 23, 1999, Option Acquisition delivered 3,000,000 shares of
Nextel Common Stock to the Option Acquisition Trust, an irrevocable trust
(the "Trust"). Option Acquisition is the sole beneficiary of the Trust, and
Thomas Sedlock serves as its independent trustee with sole voting power over
the shares in the Trust. The trustee has been irrevocably instructed to sell
the Trust Shares over the next 200 trading days in increments of 15,000
shares per day. Craig O. McCaw continues as the controlling member of Option
Acquisition, with an undiminished beneficial interest in the Nextel Common
Stock delivered to the Trust.
On June 24, 1999, Option Acquisition allocated 186,000 shares of Nextel
Common Stock to Option Conduit, L.L.C., in partial liquidation of Option
Conduit's interest in Option Acquisition. These shares will be transferred to
four minority members of Option Conduit, L.L.C. in redemption of their
interest in Option Conduit. Mr. McCaw will retain no legal or beneficial
interest in these shares, and will not exercise any authority over their
voting or disposition.
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ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF ISSUER
(a) The aggregate number of shares of Nextel Common Stock beneficially
owned by each reporting person covered by this amended statement is as
follows:
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Name Number of Shares(1) Percentage
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Digital Radio, L.L.C. 52,258,786(2) 18.8%
Eagle River Investments, L.L.C. 52,258,786(3) 18.8%
Option Acquisition, L.L.C. 2,830,562 1.0%
Craig O. McCaw 55,939,348(4) 20.1%
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(1) Based on 278,126,194 shares of Nextel Common Stock Shares
outstanding on April 30, 1999.
(2) Includes (i) 13,458,039 shares of Nextel Common Stock owned by
Digital, (ii) 23,717,943 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon the
complete conversion of 7,905,981 shares of Class A Preferred Stock,
(iii) 82 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon the complete conversion of
82 shares of Class B Preferred Stock, and (iv) 15,082,722 shares of
Nextel Common Stock upon complete exercise of the remaining Nextel
Options.
(3) Includes (i) 13,458,039 shares of Nextel Common Stock owned by
Digital, (ii) 23,717,943 shares or Nextel Common Stock upon the
complete conversion of 7,905,981 shares of Class A Preferred Stock
owned by Digital, (iii) 82 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon the
complete conversion of 82 shares of Class B Preferred Stock owned by
Digital, and (iv) 15,082,722 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon
complete exercise of the remaining Nextel Options owned by Digital.
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(4) Includes (i) 13,458,039 shares of Nextel Common Stock owned by
Digital, (ii) 23,717,943 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon the
complete conversion of 7,905,981 shares of Class A Preferred Stock
owned by Digital, (iii) 82 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon the
complete conversion of 82 shares of Class B Preferred Stock owned by
Digital, (iv) 15,082,722 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon complete
exercise of the remaining Nextel Options owned by Digital, (v)
2,830,562 shares of Nextel Common Stock owned by Option Acquisition;
(vi) 800,000 shares of Nextel Common Stock upon complete exercise of
options held by Eagle River, Inc. which are currently exercisable;
and (vii) 50,000 shares owned by Craig O. McCaw personally.
(b) Pursuant to the terms of the Limited Liability Company Agreements
of both Digital and Option Acquisition, the exclusive management and control,
and all decisions regarding the management and affairs, of both Digital and
Option Acquisition (including in each case investment decisions) are vested
with Eagle River Investments, L.L.C. Mr. McCaw is the primary member of, and
holder of the majority interest in, Eagle River Investments, L.L.C. As a
result, he has voting and management control (including with respect to
investment decisions) of Digital and Option Acquisition.
(c) See Item 4.
(d) None.
(e) On July 28, 1998, Option Acquisition ceased to be the beneficial
owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Nextel Common Stock.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT
TO SECURITIES OF ISSUER
See Item 4.
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ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
N/A
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.
DIGITAL RADIO, L.L.C.
Dated: June 24, 1999 /s/ C. James Judson
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Date C. James Judson
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Authorized Representative for
Eagle River Investments, L.L.C.
Authorized Representative for
Option Acquisition, L.L.C.
Authorized Representative for
Craig O. McCaw
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