SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 8, 2000
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(Date of Report)
FISHER COMPANIES INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Washington 000-22439 91-0222175
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1525 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101-3185
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(206) 624-2752
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events
On March 8, 2000, Fisher Companies Inc. announced that its Board of
Directors approved management's recommendation to engage U.S. Bankcorp Piper
Jaffray Inc. as a financial advisor to assist management with the sale of its
flour milling and bakery products distribution businesses.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated March 8, 2000, regarding announcement of year-
end results and engagement of U.S. Bankcorp Piper Jaffray Inc as
financial advisor.
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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.
FISHER COMPANIES INC.
Dated: March 14, 2000 By /s/ David D. Hillard
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David D. Hillard
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated March 8, 2000, regarding announcement
of year-end results and engagement of U.S. Bankcorp Piper
Jaffray Inc as financial advisor.