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: August 17, 2001
THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-1023 13-1026995
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 512-2564
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On August 14, 2001, the Registrant entered into a $750,000,000 364-Day
Credit Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2001, among the Registrant, the lenders
listed therein, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as administrative agent. This
Credit Agreement replaces the prior $625 million 364-Day Credit Agreement dated
as of August 15, 2000, which prior credit agreement was terminated as of August
14, 2001.
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Item 7. Exhibits
(10) 364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of August 14, 2001 among the
Registrant, the lenders listed therein, and The Chase Manhattan Bank,
as administrative agent.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K Report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
By: ______________________________
Kenneth M. Vittor
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
Date: August 17, 2001