UNITED STATES
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): September 1, 2017
The McClatchy Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE |
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1-9824 |
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52-2080478 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
2100 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (916) 321-1846
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On September 1, 2017, The McClatchy Company (the Company) approved the voluntary transfer of the listing of the Companys Class A common stock (Class A Common Stock) to the NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The Companys Class A Common Stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE American and will commence trading on the NYSE American on September 12, 2017, under the Companys current symbol MNI. The Companys Class A Common Stock will cease trading on the NYSE at the end of the trading day on September 11, 2017.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 7, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing the sale of The Sacramento Bees building and surrounding land in Sacramento, California and The Kansas City Stars office building and land for total gross proceeds of $56.75 million. In addition, the Company announced entering into an agreement to retain Recruitology as its partner to provide employment services to the Companys customers.
A copy of the Companys press release regarding the matters described in Items 3.01 and 8.01 above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release of The McClatchy Company, dated September 7, 2017. |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release of The McClatchy Company, dated September 7, 2017. |
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.
September 7, 2017 |
The McClatchy Company | |
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/s/ R. Elaine Lintecum | |
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By: |
R. Elaine Lintecum |
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Title: |
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |