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): August 24, 2006
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 0-30242 | | 72-1449411 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | Number) | | Identification No.) |
5551 Corporate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(225) 926-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 25, 2006, Lamar Advertising Company announced via press release that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of the company’s Class A Common Stock. A copy of Lamar’s press release is hereby furnished to the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit | | |
| No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company dated August 25, 2006. |
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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| Date: August 25, 2006 | | LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY | | |
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| | | By: | | /s/ Keith A. Istre | | |
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| | | | | Keith A. Istre | | |
| | | | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit | | |
| No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company dated August 25, 2006. |
