UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):
October 12, 2004
GANNETT CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Delaware | 1-6961 | 16-0442930 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization of Registrant) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 12, 2004, Gannett Co., Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2004. On October 12, 2004, the company also issued a press release announcing the company's statistical report for the period and quarter ended September 26, 2004. Copies of these press releases are furnished with this report as exhibits.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to 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.
Gannett Co., Inc. | ||
Date: October 12, 2004 | By: | /s/George R. Gavagan |
| George R. Gavagan | ||
| Vice President and Controller |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Gannett Co., Inc. Earnings Press Release dated October 12, 2004. | |
99.2 | Gannett Co., Inc. Statistical Report Press Release dated October 12, 2004. |