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 March 12, 1996 Date of Report TRIBUNE COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-8572 36-1880355 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 435 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312) 222-9100 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 23.1 Consent of Independent Accountants 99.1 Tribune Company -- Certain Financial Information as of December 31, 1995 and December 25, 1994 and for the Three Years Ended December 31, 1995: - Report of Independent Accountants - Consolidated Financial Statements Tribune Company -- Financial Statement Schedule - Report of Independent Accountants on Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule II-- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves - 2 - SIGNATURES 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. TRIBUNE COMPANY By /s/ R. Mark Mallory ------------------- R. Mark Mallory Vice President and Controller March 12, 1996 - 3 - EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 23.1 Consent of Independent Accountants 99.1 Tribune Company -- Certain Financial Information as of December 31, 1995 and December 25, 1994 and for the Three Years Ended December 31, 1995: - Report of Independent Accountants - Consolidated Financial Statements Tribune Company -- Financial Statement Schedule - Report of Independent Accountants on Financial Statement Schedule - Schedule II-- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves - 4 -