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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): December 22, 1999 (December 22, 1999)
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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 December 22, 1999, Nextel issued a notice to redeem all of its
outstanding 9.75% Senior Redeemable Discount Notes due August 15, 2004 (the
"Notes") with such redemption transaction scheduled to be closed on February 15,
2000. A copy of the redemption notice is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is
incorporated herein by reference. The carrying value of the outstanding debt
represented by the Notes as of September 30, 1999 was approximately $1,127
million.
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
99.1 Redemption Notice relating to the Notes
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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: December 22, 1999 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
99.1 Redemption Notice relating to the 9.75% Senior Redeemable
Discount Notes due August 15, 2004