UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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) August 2, 2005
The Liberty Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| South Carolina
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57-0507055 |
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(Commission
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Identification No.) |
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| 135 South Main Street, Greenville, SC
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29601 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (864) 241-5400
n/a
(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
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”
On August 2, 2005 The Liberty Corporation issued a press release announcing the board of
directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.25 per share on its common stock. The
dividend is payable on October 4, 2005, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2005.
A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99 (herein incorporated by reference).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99. Press release, dated August 2, 2005, issued by The Liberty Corporation
SIGNATURES
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.
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THE LIBERTY CORPORATION |
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August 2, 2005 |
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By:
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/s/ Martha Williams |
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Name: Martha Williams
Title: Vice President and General Counsel |
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