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 (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2006
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Kansas | 1-04721 | 48-0457967 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer 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
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 (b) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On March 6, 2006, Sprint Nextel Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that William E. Conway, Jr. has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders to be held April 18, 2006. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Press Release of Sprint Nextel Corporation dated March 6, 2006
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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.
| SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Gary D. Begeman | |
| Gary D. Begeman | ||
| Vice President | ||
Date: March 6, 2006
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99 | Press Release of Sprint Nextel Corporation dated March 6, 2006 |
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