UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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) May 26, 2005


SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Delaware

1-8610

43-1301883

 

(State or Other Jurisdiction

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

of 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

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On May 26, 2005, the Board of Directors of SBC Communications Inc. ("SBC") increased the size of the Board to 15 members and elected Randall Stephenson a Director, effective June 1, 2005. Mr. Stephenson is currently Chief Operating Officer of SBC. Additional information about Mr. Stephenson may be found in SBC's 2005 Proxy Statement, dated March 11, 2005.

 

 

 

Signature

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: May 27, 2005

By: /s/ Richard G. Lindner

Richard G. Lindner

Senior Executive Vice President

and Chief Financial Officer