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
May 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 000-22349 91-0222175
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(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 May 8, 2000, Fisher Companies Inc. announced an agreement to sell KJEO-
TV, Fresno, CA to the Ackerley Group for $60 million, subject to regulatory
approvals.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
10.1 Purchase Agreement, dated May 8, 2000, by and between Fisher
Broadcasting Inc, Fisher Broadcasting-Fresno and AK Media Group.
99.1 Press Release, dated May 8, 2000, regarding announcement of an
agreement to sell KJEO-TV, Fresno, CA to the Ackerley Group for $60
million, subject to regulatory approvals.
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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: May 12, 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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10.1 Purchase Agreement, dated May 8, 2000, by and between Fisher
Broadcasting Inc, Fisher Broadcasting-Fresno and AK Media
Group.
99.1 Press Release, dated May 8, 2000, regarding announcement of
an agreement to sell KJEO-TV, Fresno, CA to the Ackerley
Group for $60 million, subject to regulatory approvals.