Verizon Communications, Incorporated (VZ)
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Ivan G. Seidenberg, Chairman of the Board/CEO/Director
140 West Street
New York, NY 10007
US
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Phone: (212) 395-1000
Fax: (212) 571-1897
Latest news from Portfolio
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Breadlines? Not Yet.Nov 21 2008
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Google Holds Up "V" SignAug 22 2008
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Stairway SurpriseJun 16 2008
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Deal DumpJun 05 2008
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We're Watching YouMay 14 2008
Overview
The Company provides communications services through two reportable segments, Wireline and Domestic Wireless.
Portfolio Articles
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Breadlines? Not Yet.
The only long lines in Manhattan today were for the new $199 BlackBerry Storm.Nov 21 2008 -
Google Holds Up "V" Sign
A search deal with Verizon is said to be near.Aug 22 2008 -
Stairway Surprise
A back-of-the-napkin analysis of the lifetime worth of the most requested rock tune in history.Jun 16 2008 -
Deal Dump
Why an Alltel sale may just be the beginning.Jun 05 2008 -
We're Watching You
Charter Communications' beta program to share customers' web histories with ad networks.May 14 2008
News Feeds
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Final Glance: Telecom companies
AP
Nov 21 2008
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Hundreds wait at Verizon stores for BlackBerry Storm
Reuters
Nov 21 2008
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Midday Glance: Telecom companies
AP
Nov 21 2008
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Early Glance: Telecom companies
AP
Nov 21 2008
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Verizon to bring FiOS TV to Comcast's hometown
AP
Nov 13 2008
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Moody's rates Verizon Wireless A2 on deal
AP
Nov 13 2008
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Disney to provide park navigation by cell phone
AP
Nov 12 2008
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FairPoint ready to take final step in Verizon deal
AP
Nov 12 2008
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PSC gives Verizon passing grade
Albany
Nov 12 2008
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Ahead of the Bell: Microsoft, Verizon
AP
Nov 12 2008
Portfolio Blogs
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Verizon Employees Caught Snooping on Obama's Phone Records
Nov 21 2008
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First Bytes: Dell, Sezmi, Facebook, AP, DOD, Verizon
Nov 21 2008
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The Latest Microsoft-Google Front: Verizon
Nov 12 2008
Press Releases
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Ashland, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion Nov-21-2008, 02:30PM EST
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Cumberland, Rhode Island Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion Nov-21-2008, 02:26PM EST
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Verizon Donates $25,000 to Aid Victims of Southern California Wildfires Nov-21-2008, 01:40PM EST
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Verizon Wireless Turns on Second Northway Cell Site Nov-21-2008, 11:00AM EST
News From Around the Web
News
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Verizon Business Offers Managed WAN Services
(Information Week)Nov 22 2008 -
Verizon's smart phone dials up sellouts in U.S.
(Windsor Star, Canada)Nov 22 2008 -
Verizon Workers Accessed Obama's Cell Phone
(KCSJ-AM 590, Southern Colorado)Nov 22 2008 -
Customers Across the Country Line up as BlackBerry Storm Blows Into Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
(MarketWatch)Nov 22 2008 -
Verizon Figures To Acquire Alltel By Year's End
(Information Week)Nov 22 2008 -
Nov 21 2008
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Verizon Fires Workers For Looking At Obama's Cell Phone Records
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Verizon fires workers for Obama curiosity
(WallSt.net)Nov 21 2008 -
Will Verizon Wireless Give Away The BlackBerry Storm For Free?
(Information Week)Nov 21 2008 -
"Cursed" Congo still shocks and fascinates
(The Star, Malaysia)Nov 21 2008
Blogs
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Verizon's FiOS TV expansions: November 22, 2008
(Engadget HD)Nov 22 2008 -
Samsung Renown reviewed
(Crave: The gadget blog)Nov 21 2008 -
Nov 21 2008
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Verizon lands video distribution deal with Velocix
(Engadget HD)Nov 21 2008 -
Video: The BlackBerry Storm touches down
(CNET Gadgets Blog)Nov 21 2008
Employees
Number of Employees: 235,000
Revenue per Employee: $371,004
Top Executives
Thomas A. Bartlett, Senior VP/Controller
Doreen A. Toben, Executive VP/CFO
Thomas J. Tauke, Executive VP, Divisional
Virginia P. Ruesterholz, President, Divisional
Lowell C. McAdam, President, Subsidiary/CEO, Subsidiary/Executive VP, Subsidiary
Marc C. Reed, Executive VP, Divisional
Richard J. Lynch, Chief Technology Officer/Executive VP
Shaygan Kheradpir, Executive VP/Chief Information Officer
William P. Barr, Executive VP/General Counsel
John F. Killian, President, Divisional
Catherine T. Webster, Senior VP/Treasurer
John W. Diercksen, Executive VP, Divisional
Board of Directors
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 10/2008 | 07/2008 | 04/2008 | 01/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 10.05 Bil. | 9.47 Bil. | 9.52 Bil. | 9.8 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 14.7 Bil. | 14.66 Bil. | 14.32 Bil. | 14.04 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 7.82 Bil. | 8.13 Bil. | 7.92 Bil. | 7.09 Bil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 4.49 Bil. | 4.79 Bil. | 4.45 Bil. | 3.6 Bil. |
| Total Net Income | 1.67 Bil. | 1.88 Bil. | 1.64 Bil. | 1.07 Bil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.57 | 0.37 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.57 | 0.37 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 10/2008 | 07/2008 | 04/2008 | 01/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 696 Mil. | 582 Mil. | 5.48 Bil. | 1.15 Bil. |
| Total Assets | 19.13 Bil. | 18 Bil. | 22.45 Bil. | 18.7 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 28.28 Bil. | 29.9 Bil. | 24.74 Bil. | 24.74 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 88.43 Bil. | 84.66 Bil. | 82.41 Bil. | 78.78 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 10/2008 | 07/2008 | 04/2008 | 01/2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 19.08 Bil. | 12.05 Bil. | 5.39 Bil. | 26.31 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -27.88 Bil. | -22.27 Bil. | -4.82 Bil. | -16.11 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | 8.35 Bil. | 9.64 Bil. | 3.76 Bil. | -11.7 Bil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -457 Mil. | -571 Mil. | 4.33 Bil. | -2.07 Bil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 37.55 Bil. | 34.99 Bil. | 25.47 Bil. | 23.17 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 55.92 Bil. | 53.15 Bil. | 49.64 Bil. | 48.12 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 29.96 Bil. | 27.92 Bil. | 28.33 Bil. | 27.03 Bil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 16.37 Bil. | 14.54 Bil. | 15.83 Bil. | 14.9 Bil. |
| Total Net Income | 5.52 Bil. | 6.2 Bil. | 7.4 Bil. | 7.83 Bil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 1.9 | 2.13 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 1.9 | 2.15 | 2.65 | 2.79 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.15 Bil. | 3.22 Bil. | 776 Mil. | 2.29 Bil. |
| Total Assets | 18.7 Bil. | 22.54 Bil. | 16.45 Bil. | 19.48 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | 24.74 Bil. | 32.28 Bil. | 25.06 Bil. | 23.13 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | 78.78 Bil. | 77.18 Bil. | 71.55 Bil. | 73.23 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | 26.31 Bil. | 22.49 Bil. | 22.01 Bil. | 21.82 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | -16.11 Bil. | -15.62 Bil. | -18.49 Bil. | -10.34 Bil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | -11.7 Bil. | -6.03 Bil. | -5.03 Bil. | -9.86 Bil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | -2.07 Bil. | 2.46 Bil. | -1.51 Bil. | 1.62 Bil. |
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