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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
July 6, 2000
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(Date of Report)
FISHER COMPANIES INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Washington 000-22349 91-0222175
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1525 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101-3185
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(206) 624-2752
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On July 6, 2000, Fisher Companies Inc. announced the retirement of Patrick
M. Scott, President and CEO of Fisher Broadcasting Inc.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated July 6, 2000, regarding announcement of the
retirement of Patrick M. Scott, President and CEO of Fisher
Broadcasting Inc.
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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.
FISHER COMPANIES INC.
Dated: July 14, 2000 By /s/ David D. Hillard
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David D. Hillard
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated July 6, 2000, regarding announcement of
the retirement of Patrick M. Scott, President and CEO of
Fisher Broadcasting Inc.
