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: October 20, 1994 Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter: BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION Commission File No.: 1-8606 State of Incorporation: Delaware IRS Employer Identification No.: 23-2259884 Address of principal executive offices: 1717 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19103 Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 963-6000 Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its by the undersigned duly authorized. BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION By: /s/ William O. Albertini William O. Albertini Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: October 20, 1994 Item 5. Other Events. Attached as an exhibit hereto is a copy of a press release issued by Bell Atlantic Corporation (the Company) dated October 19, 1994 announcing third quarter earnings. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (20) Press Release dated October 19, 1994 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Page No. (20) Press Release dated October 19, 1994