UNITED STATES
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): March 22, 2011
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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1-9824
(Commission
File Number)
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52-2080478
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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2100 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (916) 321-1846
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On March 22, 2011, Larry Jinks, a member of the registrant’s board of directors, formally notified the Company of his decision to retire from the board of directors and not stand for re-election at the registrant’s annual meeting of shareholders on May 18, 2011. Mr. Jinks’ retirement from the board of directors will be effective as of May 18, 2011.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
March 22, 2011 The McClatchy Company
/s/Karole Morgan-Prager
By: Karole Morgan-Prager
Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary