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): November 15, 2012 (November 14, 2012)
LIN TV Corp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-31311 | | 05-0501252 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One West Exchange Street, Suite 5A, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 454-2880
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 14, 2012, the Company extended its stock repurchase program of up to $25 million in shares of LIN TV Corp. class A common stock, par value $.01 per share. Repurchases of shares can be made from time to time in open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The stock repurchase program may continue for a period of up to 12 months from November 14, 2012.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and such information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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.
LIN TV Corp.
| Date: November 15, 2012 | By: /s/ Nicholas N. Mohamed |
Name: Nicholas N. Mohamed
Title: Vice President, Controller
