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): April 21, 2009
GANNETT CO., INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 1-6961 | 16-0442930 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 7950 Jones Branch Drive | 22107-0910 | |
| McLean, Virginia | (Zip Code) | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(703) 854-6000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Gannett Co., Inc., dated April 22, 2009 announcing the extension of the early participation date of its previously announced private exchange offer.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits |
99.1 Gannett press release announcing extension of the early participation date of private exchange offer.
Signature
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 thereunder duly authorized.
| GANNETT CO., INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Todd A. Mayman | |
| Todd A. Mayman Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Governance Officer | ||
Date: April 22, 2009
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Gannett press release announcing extension of the early participation date of private exchange offer. | |