Form 8-K
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): November 5, 2009
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-16914
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31-1223339 |
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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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312 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
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45202 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000
Not Applicable
(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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 5, 2009, we released information regarding results of operations for the quarter and
year-to-date period ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit
99.05.
Certain forward-looking statements related to our businesses are included in this discussion.
Those forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations. Forward-looking statements
are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such risks,
trends and uncertainties, which in most instances are beyond our control, include changes in
advertising demand and other economic conditions; consumers’ tastes; newsprint prices; program
costs; labor relations; technological developments; competitive pressures; interest rates;
regulatory rulings; and reliance on third-party vendors for various products and services. The
words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. You should evaluate our forward-looking statements, which are as of
the date of this filing, with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. We undertake no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date the statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.05
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Press release dated November 5, 2009
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99.05 |
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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 E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
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/s/ Douglas F. Lyons
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Douglas F. Lyons |
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Vice President and Controller |
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Dated: November 5, 2009
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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99.05
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Press release dated November 5, 2009
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99.05 |
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