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): July 1, 2004
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 001-31950 16-1690064
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
1550 UTICA AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(952) 591-3000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE.
On July 1, 2004, MoneyGram International, Inc. ("MoneyGram") issued a press
release announcing the completion of its spin-off from Viad Corp ("Viad") and
the commencement of "regular way" trading of MoneyGram common stock on the New
York Stock Exchange. The spin-off was effected by means of a distribution to
holders of Viad common stock of all issued and outstanding shares of MoneyGram
common stock, effective 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on June 30, 2004. One
share of MoneyGram common stock was distributed for each share of Viad common
stock outstanding on the close of business on June 24, 2004. The press release
is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued July 1, 2004
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Philip W. Milne
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Name: Philip W. Milne
Title: President & Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 1, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description of Document
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99.1 Press Release issued July 1, 2004