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): March 21, 2014
MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Commonwealth of Virginia |
1-6383 |
54-0850433 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
333 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 887-5000
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:
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
Merger Agreement
On March 21, 2014, Media General, Inc., (the “Company”) issued a joint press release with LIN Media LLC (“LIN Media”) announcing the entry into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, and LIN Media providing for a strategic business combination transaction between the Company and LIN Media (the “Combination”). The Company has provided additional information regarding the Combination in a webcast with investors.
A copy of the joint press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the investor presentation used in connection with the Company’s webcast is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and each is incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description | |
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99.1 |
Joint Press Release of Media General, Inc. and LIN Media LLC dated March 21, 2014 | |
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99.2 |
Investor Presentation, dated March 21, 2014 | |
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.
Date: March 21, 2014
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By: |
/s/ James F. Woodward | |||
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Name: James F. Woodward | ||||
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Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description | |
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99.1 |
Joint Press Release of Media General, Inc. and LIN Media LLC dated March 21, 2014 | |
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99.2 |
Investor Presentation, dated March 21, 2014 | |