Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 8-K Meredith Signs Definitive Agreement with Gruner + Jahr for Acquisition of Parents, Child, Fitness and Family Circle

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):  June 8, 2005

MEREDITH CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

IOWA		1-5128	42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa			50309-3023
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)
		(515) 284-3000
	(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On June 8, 2005, Meredith Corporation ("Meredith") signed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr Printing and Publishing Co. ("Gruner + Jahr") to acquireParents, Child, Fitness andFamily Circle magazines for $350 million. A news release issued by Meredith on June 9, 2005 announcing the signing of the agreement is attached as an exhibit. 

Also on June 8, Meredith entered into a letter agreement with Gruner + Jahr regarding the terms and conditions pursuant to which Meredith and Gruner + Jahr may enter into an Asset Purchases Agreement providing  for the purchase by Meredith of the business publications Inc. and Fast Company.

The Asset Purchase Agreement (Consumer Publications) and the Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement are attached as exhibits.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	2.1	Asset Purchase Agreement (Consumer Publications) between Gruner + Jahr Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
	2.2	Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement between Gruner + Jahr Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
	99	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated June 9, 2005 concerning the announcement that it has singed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr to acquireParents, Child, Fitnessand Family Circle magazines for $350 million.

	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, thereunto duly authorized.
	MEREDITH CORPORATION
	Registrant
	/s/ Suku V. Radia
	Suku V. Radia
	Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: June 14, 2005

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Item
2.1	Asset Purchase Agreement ( Consumer Publications) between Gruner + Jahr Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
2.2	Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement between Gruner + Jahr Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
99	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated June 9, 2005 concerning the announcement that it has singed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr to acquireParents, Child, Fitnessand Family Circle magazines for $350 million.