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Article: Sprint Nextel Completes Merger; Existing Sprint and Nextel Customers Will Continue With Current Services and Plans; Customer Information and Contact Numbers Available at www.sprint.com.
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- August 12, 2005
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & RESTON, Va. -- Sprint (NYSE:FON) and Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) today announced that they have completed their merger transaction, forming Sprint Nextel Corporation. Sprint Nextel common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, under the symbol "S."
Gary Forsee, chief executive officer and president of Sprint Nextel, said, "This is a great day for our investors, customers, employees and partners. Through a broad portfolio of product and service offerings and a passion for meeting the needs of our customers, Sprint Nextel expects to win in the market. As we look to the future, Sprint Nextel ...