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): August 9, 2002
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Penton Media, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1300 East Ninth Street, 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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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 9, 2002, Penton Media, Inc. ("Penton") sent a letter to Mario
Gabelli in response to a letter Mr. Gabelli had sent to Penton on August 7,
2002, regarding the elimination of the Penton's "poison pill." A copy of
Penton's letter to Mr. Gabelli is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibits Description
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99.1 Letter from Penton Media, Inc. to Mario Gabelli,
dated August 9, 2002.
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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Name: Preston L. Vice
Title: Senior Vice President and Secretary
Date: August 12, 2002
Exhibit Index
Exhibits Description
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99.1 Letter from Penton Media, Inc. to Mario Gabelli, dated
August 9, 2002.