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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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2000
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NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-19656 36-3939651
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2001 EDMUND HALLEY DRIVE, RESTON, VIRGINIA 20191
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 433-4000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
NEXTEL REPORTS PRELIMINARY THIRD QUARTER 2000 RESULTS
On October 5, 2000, Nextel issued a press release
announcing certain preliminary financial results and other data
for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 as more fully described
in the press release, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1
hereto and which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED.
NOT APPLICABLE
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
NOT APPLICABLE
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release
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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.
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Date: October 5, 2000 By: /s/ THOMAS J. SIDMAN
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Thomas J. Sidman
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release
