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): September 25, 2005
The McClatchy Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | 1-9824 (Commission File Number) | | 52-2080478 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2100 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code(916) 321-1846
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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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 25, 2005, the Registrant's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of its Class A common stock. The shares will be repurchased at the company's discretion, either in the open market or in privately negotiated block transactions. The decision to buy back stock will depend on prevailing market prices, availability, and market conditions, among other things. Purchases will occur from time to time and the company has not set any time frame for completion of the program.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) | Exhibits |
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Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of The McClatchy Company dated September 26, 2005 |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
September 26, 2005 The McClatchy Company | The McClatchy Company
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| /s/ Patrick J. Talamantes |
| Patrick J. Talamantes |
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
ExhibitNumber | Description |
99.1 | Press Release of The McClatchy Company dated September 26, 2005 |