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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2000
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NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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)
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.
On February 22, 2000 Nextel issued a press release announcing its summary
financial results and other data for the quarter and year ended December 31,
1999, as well as a 2-for-1 stock split to be effective upon shareholder
consideration and approval of a proposed increase in the Company's authorized
equity capitalization at the annual shareholders meeting. A copy of the press
release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and 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: February 22, 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