1 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): JUNE 18, 1997 (JUNE 17, 1997) ----------------------------- OUTDOOR SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-28256 86-0736400 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 2502 NORTH BLACK CANYON HIGHWAY, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85009 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (602) 246-9569 NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On June 17, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. - 2 - 3 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. 99.1. Press Release issued on June 17, 1997. - 3 - 4 SIGNATURE 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. June 18, 1997 OUTDOOR SYSTEMS, INC. By: /s/ BILL M. BEVERAGE ------------------------ Bill M. Beverage Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary - 4 - 5 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued on June 17, 1997