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): November 11, 2003 BLOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 333-96619 34-4374555 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 541 North Superior Street Toledo, Ohio 43660 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 724-6257 ITEM 7. EXHIBITS. Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Block Communications, Inc. Press Release dated November 11, 2003, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. The information below included in this Current Report on Form 8-K is furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition," and is reported under this Item 9 in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216. On November 11, 2003, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. 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. BLOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (Registrant) By /s/ Gary J. Blair ----------------------------- Gary J. Blair Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer Date: November 12, 2003