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): May 8, 2000 ------------------------------- CUMULUS MEDIA INC. ---------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 000-24525 36-4159663 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2700, Milwaukee, WI 53202 ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 615-2800 ----------------------------- None ------------ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) NY/279032.2 Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (b) The board of directors of Cumulus Media Inc. (the "Registrant") has approved the engagement of KPMG LLP as its new independent accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000. During the two most recent fiscal years and through March 31, 2000, the Registrant has not consulted with KPMG LLP on any matter, including, without limitation, items which concerned the subject matter of a disagreement or reportable event with the Registrant's former independent accountants (as described in Regulation S-K, Item 304(a)(2)). Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release announcing retention of KPMG LLP as Certifying Accountants NY/279032.2 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 hereunto duly authorized. CUMULUS MEDIA INC. Date: May 8, 2000 By: /s/ Richard W. Weening ---------------------- Name: Richard W. Weening Title: Executive Chairman and Treasurer NY/279032.2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release announcing retention of KPMG LLP as Certifying Accountants NY/279032.2