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): October 24, 2008
GANNETT CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-6961 | 16-0442930 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia |
22107-0910 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 854-6000
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Applicable |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 24, 2008, Gannett Co., Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. A copy of this press release is furnished with this report as an exhibit.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
See Index to Exhibits attached hereto.
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.
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Gannett Co., Inc. | |||
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Date: October 24,
2008
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By: | /s/George R. Gavagan | ||
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George R. Gavagan | |||
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Vice President and Controller |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1
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Gannett Co., Inc. Earnings Press Release dated October 24, 2008. |