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): February 3, 2003 Penton Media, Inc. -------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386 ---------------------------- --------------- ------------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1300 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 --------------------------------------------- --------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 216-696-7000 Item 5. Other Events. On February 3, 2002, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it expects a weaker fourth quarter than the guidance issued on November 1, 2002. In addition, the Company announced that it had finalized the sale of various non-strategic assets. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated February 3, 2003, announcing that the Company expects a weaker fourth quarter than the guidance issued on November 1, 2002 and the sale of various non-strategic assets. 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. Penton Media, Inc. By: /s/ Preston L. Vice ----------------------------- Name: Preston L. Vice Title: Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary Date: February 3, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated February 3, 2003.