UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): January 18, 2008
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | | 1-9824 | | 52-2080478 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
2100 Q Street Sacramento, CA 95816 |
| (Address of principal executive offices, zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (916) 321-1846
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Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
| The McClatchy Company reported today that it has entered into an agreement, along with the other general partners of SP Newsprint Co. (“SP”), to sell the partnership interests of SP to certain affiliates of White Birch Paper Company for $350 million in cash. McClatchy is an equal one-third partner in SP along with affiliates of Cox Enterprises, Inc. and Media General, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close during the first four months of 2008, subject to regulatory approval. |
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by The McClatchy Company, dated January 18, 2008 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | | THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY |
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| | Date: January 18, 2008 | By: | /s/ Patrick J. Talamantes | | |
| | | Name: Patrick J. Talamantes Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by The McClatchy Company, dated January 18, 2008 |
