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):
June 26, 2006
GANNETT CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Delaware | 1-6961 | 16-0442930 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization of Registrant) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia |
22107-0910 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(703) 854-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On June 26, 2006, Douglas H. McCorkindale notified Gannett that he has decided to retire from the board of directors effective June 30, 2006. Mr. McCorkindale served as a Gannett officer and director for more than 35 years and we are grateful for his long-time dedication to Gannett, its employees and shareholders.
Craig A. Dubow will become Chairman of the Gannett board of directors effective July 1, 2006. He also will continue as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. McCorkindale’s retirement and Mr. Dubow’s election as Chairman is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to 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.
| Gannett Co., Inc. | ||||
| Date: June 29, 2006 | By: | /s/ Todd A. Mayman | ||
| Todd A. Mayman | ||||
| Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Secretary | ||||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No.. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued June 29, 2006. |