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): February 16, 2007
THE READER’S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware |
| 1-10434 |
| 13-1726769 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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| (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation or organization) |
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| Identification Number) |
Pleasantville, New York |
| 10570-7000 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(914) 238-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
On February 16, 2007, The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Doctor Acqusution Corp., which is proposed to be merged with and into the Company, intends to offer an aggregate of $750 million principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2017. The consummation of the notes offerings is subject to market and other conditions including, without limitation, the closing of the merger previously announced. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| Exhibits. |
| 99.1 |
| Press release dated February 16, 2007. |
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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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| THE READER’S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC. |
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| (Registrant) |
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Dated: February 16, 2007 |
| /s/ William H. Magill |
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| William H. Magill |
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| Vice President and Treasurer |
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