UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 21, 2004
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
ADVO, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11720 06-0885252
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) file number) Identification No.)
One Targeting Centre, Windsor, Connecticut 06095
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 285-6100
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
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On October 21, 2004, ADVO, Inc. ("the Company") reported its earnings for the
fourth quarter and year ended September 25, 2004. A copy of the Company's press
release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this
report shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that section,
except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 21, 2004, issued by the Company.*
* Furnished and not filed herewith, solely pursuant to Item 2.02.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
ADVO, Inc.
Date: October 21, 2004 By: /s/ JOHN D. SPERIDAKOS
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John D. Speridakos
Vice President & Controller
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 21, 2004, issued by the
Company.*
* Furnished and not filed herewith, solely pursuant to Item
2.02.