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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): September 15, 2000
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PENTON MEDIA, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
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.
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On September 15, 2000, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
completion of its acquisition of Duke Communications International. The
Company's news release dated September 15, 2000 concerning the acquisition 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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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release, dated September 15, 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: September 15, 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 September 15, 2000
