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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: August 21, 2000
THE McGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-1023 13-1026995
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 512-2564
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
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On August 15, 2000, the Registrant entered into a $625,000,000 364-Day
Credit Agreement and a $625,000,000 Five-Year Credit Agreement, each dated as of
August 15, 2000, among the Registrant, the lenders listed therein, and The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as administrative agent. These Credit Agreements replace the
prior $800 million credit agreement dated as of February 13, 1997, which prior
credit agreement was terminated as of August 15, 2000.
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Item 7. Exhibits
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(10.1) 364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of August 15, 2000 among the
Registrant, the lenders listed therein, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
administrative agent.
(10.2) Five-Year Agreement dated as of August 15, 2000 among the
Registrant, the lenders listed therein, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
administrative agent.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K Report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE McGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ Kenneth M. Vittor
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Kenneth M. Vittor
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
Date: August 21, 2000
