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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2000
THE McGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-1023 13-1026995
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 512-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to Regulation FD, the Registrant hereby furnishes materials
which were disclosed on October 24, 2000, in connection with the Registrant's
quarterly update meeting.
Registrant expressly disclaims any obligation to update or supplement said
materials in the future.
EXHIBITS
(99) Materials which were disclosed on October 24, 2000 at
Registrant's quarterly update meeting.
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SIGNATURES
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: October 27, 2000
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