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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): October 2, 2000
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PENTON MEDIA, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1100 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 216/696-7000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 2, 2000, Penton Media, Inc. issued a news release announcing
the recent completion of three acquisitions.
A copy of the news release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Financial Statements of
the Business Acquired. Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial
Information. Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release, dated October 2, 2000
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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.
PENTON MEDIA, INC.
By: /s/ Preston L. Vice
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Date: October 3, 2000 Name: Preston L. Vice
Title: Senior Vice President and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press release, dated October 2, 2000
