WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 36-1880355 |
435 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois | 60611 |
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On August 15, 2002, Moody's Investors Services (“Moody's”) downgraded the long-term senior unsecured debt rating of Tribune Company from A2 to A3 and its subordinated debt rating from A3 to Baa1. In addition, Tribune's short-term debt rating has been lowered from P-1 to P-2. Moody's indicated that Tribune Company's debt ratings outlook is stable. Tribune does not expect this downgrade to have a material impact on its borrowing costs or ability to obtain financing in the future.
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.
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Date: August 16, 2002 | /s/ Crane H. Kenney |