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): February 3, 2003
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
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 3, 2002, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that it expects a weaker fourth quarter than the guidance issued on
November 1, 2002. In addition, the Company announced that it had finalized the
sale of various non-strategic assets. The press release is attached hereto as
exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release dated February 3, 2003, announcing that
the Company expects a weaker fourth quarter than the
guidance issued on November 1, 2002 and the sale of
various non-strategic assets.
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
Corporate Secretary
Date: February 3, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release dated February 3, 2003.