================================================================================ 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 20, 2003 HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 1-14164 95-3518892 (State or other Jurisdiction) (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 401 NORTH WABASH AVENUE, SUITE 740 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 321-2299 ================================================================================ Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report: Exhibit 99.1 Press release, dated May 20, 2003. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The following disclosure is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of this Form 8-K. On May 20, 2003, Hollinger International Inc. issued a press release announcing its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of the Form 8-K. 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. Date: May 20, 2003 HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC. By: /s/ Mark S. Kipnis ----------------------------- Name: Mark S. Kipnis Title: Vice President, Corporate Counsel and Secretary 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated May 20, 2003.