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

SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-27823		13-3827791
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2601 South Bayshore Drive, PH II, Coconut Grove, Florida		33133
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 441-6901

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:

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Item 1.01		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On May 2, 2011, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Channel 55/42 Operating, LP, a Texas limited partnership, USFR Tower Operating, LP, a Texas limited partnership, Humanity Interested Media, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, USFR Equity Drive Property LLC, a Texas limited partnership, and US Farm & Ranch Supply Company, Inc., a Texas corporation (“USFR”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, SBS will acquire the assets, including licenses, permits and authorizations issued by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) used in or related to the operation of television station KTBU-TV (Digital 42 (Virtual Channel 55)) in Conroe, Texas. The purchase price is equal to $16 million, plus or minus certain customary prorations. At closing, SBS will pay up to $8 million (depending on the closing date) of immediately available funds and $8 million by delivery of a three-year promissory note from SBS to USFR. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. The closing of the sale is subject to certain conditions including FCC consent. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011.

The description of the material terms of the Purchase Agreement set forth in the preceding paragraph is qualified in its entirety by the Purchase Agreement, which is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

	10.1			Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 2, 2011, among Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Channel 55/42 Operating, LP, USFR Tower Operating, LP, Humanity Interested Media, L.P., USFR Equity Drive Property LLC and US Farm & Ranch Supply Company, Inc.
	99.1			Press release, dated May 6, 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 hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.				Description
	10.1			Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 2, 2011, among Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Channel 55/42 Operating, LP, USFR Tower Operating, LP, Humanity Interested Media, L.P., USFR Equity Drive Property LLC and US Farm & Ranch Supply Company, Inc.
	99.1			Press release, dated May 6, 2011.