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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): November 3, 2000
True North Communications Inc.
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(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5029 36-1088162
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
101 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2897
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 425-6500
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(Not Applicable)
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 3, 2000, the registrant issued a release in the form
attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1. The registrant also stated during
its conference call on Monday morning, November 6, 2000 that the Chrysler
Group business, based upon 2000 projections, represents approximately $0.50
per share on an annual basis.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 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.
TRUE NORTH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
By
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Kevin J. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 6, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2000
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