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) March 11, 2002
Penton Media, Inc.
(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 March 11, 2002, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company")
announced that it intends to offer senior secured notes in a transaction exempt
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. Pursuant to
Rule 135c of the Securities Act of 1933, the Company is filing herewith the
press release issued March 11, 2002 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The notes to be offered have not been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States
absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1. Press Release, dated March 11, 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: March 11, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1. Press Release, dated March 11, 2002.