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): August 22, 2006 (August 21, 2006)
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-04721
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48-0457967 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer |
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Identification No.) |
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| 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, Virginia
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20191 |
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Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (703) 433 - 4000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2 (b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4 (c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers.
On August 21, 2006, Sprint Nextel Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release
announcing that Len J. Lauer, the Company’s chief operating officer, is leaving the Company
effective immediately. 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 and Exhibits.
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Financial Statements of Business Acquired. |
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Not applicable. |
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(b) |
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Pro Forma Financial Information. |
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Not applicable. |
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Shell company transactions. |
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Not applicable. |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit |
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99
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Press Release, dated August 21, 2006. |
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