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): November 16, 2001
Penton Media, Inc.
(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 November 16, 2001, Penton Media, Inc. announced that it has extended
to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 16, 2001, its offer to exchange up
to $185 million aggregate principal amount of its 10 3/8% senior subordinated
notes due to 2011 for up to $185 million aggregate principal amount of its
existing 10 3/8% senior subordinated notes due 2011. The existing notes were
issued and sold in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of
the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer was originally scheduled to
expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 15, 2001.
Questions concerning the delivery of appropriate documents and existing
notes should be directed to Carolle Montreuil ((914) 773-5735) at The Bank of
New York, the exchange agent for the exchange offer.
The existing notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of
1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or
an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This Current Report on
Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
A copy of the press release with respect to the extension of the
exchange offer is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired: None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: None
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 16, 2001.
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/ Joseph G. NeCastro
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Name: Joseph G. NeCastro
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: November 16, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 16, 2001.