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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 30, 1998
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BENEDEK COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 333-09529 36-4076007
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
100 PARK AVENUE
ROCKFORD, IL 61101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Telephone Number, Including Area Code (815) 987-5350
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 30, 1998, the Registrant announced its intention to redeem its
outstanding Exchangeable Redeemable Senior Preferred Stock. Additional
information about developments concerning the redemption of the securities are
incorporated herein by this reference to the press release filed herewith as
Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press release, dated April 30, 1998.
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SIGNATURE
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.
BENEDEK COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
April 30, 1998 By: /s/ Ronald L. Lindwall
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Name: Ronald L. Lindwall
Title: Senior Vice President-Finance
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Press release, dated April 30, 1998
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Exhibit 99
PRESS RELEASE
BENEDEK COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
100 Park Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ronald L. Lindwall, Chief Financial Officer
815-987-5350
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 1998. Benedek Communications Corporation today announced that
it intends to redeem its outstanding Exchangeable Redeemable Senior Preferred
Stock. The redemption is subject to the completion of a Rule 144A offering of
$100 million of a new class of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock which the
Company is currently seeking to issue. The Company expects the offering to price
during the week of May 4, 1998. However, there can be no assurance as to when,
or if, such offering will be completed.
The Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock to be offered will not be
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and may not
be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable
exemption from the registration requirements under the Act.
Benedek Communications Corporation is a holding company, which through
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Benedek Broadcasting Corporation, owns 23 network
affiliated television stations throughout the United States.
This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
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