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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) April 20, 2017
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio | | 0-16914 | | 31-1223339 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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312 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio | | | | 45202 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
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2.03 | Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant | |
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9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | |
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
On April 20, 2017, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) to issue $400 million of senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 5.125% per annum and mature on May 15, 2025.
The proceeds of the 5.125% Senior Notes will be used to repay the existing $391 million term loan B due in 2020, to pay related fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes.
A copy of the Purchase Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | | Description of Item |
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10.1 | | 5.125% Senior Notes due 2025 Purchase Agreement dated April 20, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY | |
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BY: | | /s/ Douglas F. Lyons | |
| | Douglas F. Lyons | |
| | Vice President and Controller | |
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Dated: April 26, 2017