Form 8-K

 

 

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: November 12, 2012

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware   1-8606   23-2259884

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

        140 West Street

        New York, New York

     10007

        (Address of principal executive

offices)

     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (212) 395-1000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 12, 2012 the Board of Representatives of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) declared distributions to its owners in the aggregate amount of $8.5 billion, payable on or prior to December 31, 2012, in proportion to their respective partnership interests on the date of each such distribution. Based on current ownership interests in Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications Inc. will receive cash payments aggregating $4.675 billion and Vodafone Group Plc will receive cash payments aggregating $3.825 billion.

The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01 is “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

     

Verizon Communications Inc.

      (Registrant)
Date:  

November 13, 2012

    

/s/ Robert J. Barish

           Robert J. Barish
           Senior Vice President and Controller