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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
December 14, 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) 404-7000
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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 December 14, 2000 the Company issued a press release announcing that the
undisclosed buyers of its flour milling assets have notified the company that
they do not intend to proceed with the transaction.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release announcing withdrawal of buyers from proposed asset
sale.
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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: December 21, 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 announcing withdrawal of buyers from proposed
asset sale
