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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2002
Penton Media, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1300 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 216-696-7000
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 5, 2002, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has accepted the Company's
proposed business plan for returning to compliance with all of the NYSE's
continued listing standards. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit
99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release dated December 5, 2002, announcing that the New
York Stock Exchange has accepted the Company's proposed
business plan for returning to compliance with its listing
criteria.
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.
Penton Media, Inc.
By: /s/ Preston L. Vice
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Name: Preston L. Vice
Title: Senior Vice President and
Corporate Secretary
Date: December 6, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release dated December 5, 2002, announcing that the New
York Stock Exchange has accepted the Company's proposed
business plan for returning to compliance with its listing
criteria.