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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):
JUNE 25, 1998
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20833 72-1205791
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
5551 CORPORATE BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70808
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(504) 926-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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The discussions regarding the Company's acquisition of another
outdoor advertising company which are described under the caption "Recent
Developments--Other Acquisition Activity" in the Prospectus Supplement to the
Prospectus dated April 28, 1998 and the Prospectus dated May 18, 1998 filed by
the Company pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) under the Securities Act of 1933 on June
8, 1998 have been terminated. The Company continues to pursue acquisitions as
part of its business strategy.
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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.
Date: June 25, 1998 LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
By: /s/ KEITH A. ISTRE
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Keith A. Istre
Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer