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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) October 18, 2000
BENEDEK COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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DELAWARE 333-09529 36-4076007
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Incorporation or Organization)
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2895 GREENSPOINT PARKWAY
SUITE 250
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Telephone Number, Including Area Code (847) 585-3450
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 18, 2000, the Registrant announced its intention to commence
a tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of its outstanding
13 1/4% Senior Subordinated Discount Notes due 2006. Additionally, on
October 18, 2000, the Registrant announced its intention to commence a consent
solicitation with respect to its 11 1/2% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
Additional information about developments concerning the tender offer and
consent solicitation with respect to the Discount Notes and the consent
solicitation with respect to the Preferred Stock 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 October 18, 2000.
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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
October 18, 2000 By: /s/ K. James Yager
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Name: K. James Yager
Title: President
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99 Press release, dated October 18, 2000
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