form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): April 25, 2016
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GANNETT CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware
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1-36874
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47-2390983
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia, 22107-0910
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(703) 854-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 25, 2016, Gannett Co., Inc. issued a press release announcing its proposal to acquire Tribune Publishing Company (“Tribune”). The press release announcing the proposal, including the full text of a letter delivered to Justin C. Dearborn, Chief Executive Officer of Tribune, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Gannett Co., Inc., dated April 25, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Gannett Co., Inc.
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Date: April 25, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Barbara W. Wall
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Barbara W. Wall
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Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Gannett Co., Inc., dated April 25, 2016
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