================================================================================ 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: April 22, 2003 (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 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation) 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 395-2121 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following information is being provided under Item 12 "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and is being furnished under Item 9 in accordance with SEC release No. 33-8216. Such information, including the exhibits attached hereto under Item 7, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (c) Exhibits. 99 Press release and financial tables dated April 22, 2003, issued by Verizon Communications Inc. and contained in its Investor Relations Bulletin. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On April 22, 2003, Verizon Communications Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the first quarter of 2003. 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: April 22, 2003 /s/ John F. Killian ---------------- ----------------------------------------- John F. Killian Senior Vice President and Controller EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99 Press release and financial tables, dated April 22, 2003, issued by Verizon Communications Inc. and contained in its Investor Relations Bulletin.