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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 2004
SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
1-8610 43-1301883
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
Incorporation)
175 E. Houston, San Antonio, Texas 78205
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105
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(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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The registrant announced on October 21, 2004, its results of operations for the third quarter of 2004. The text of the press release and accompanying financial information are attached as exhibits and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
(c) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 21, 2004 reporting financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004 |
| 99.2 | SBC Communications Inc. selected financial statements and operating data. |
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.
| SBC Communications Inc. | |
By: /s/ John J. Stephens | |
| John J. Stephens | |
| Vice President and Controller |
Date: October 21, 2004