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form8k0114.htm
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):
January 14, 2010
MEREDITH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
IOWA
1-5128
42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission file number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa
50309-3023
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(515) 284-3000
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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:
[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[  ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01
Other Events.
On June 14, 2010, Meredith Corporation announced it will take an approximate $3.4 million after-tax special charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 related primarily to a repositioning of its Special Interest Media operations. The Company's news release concerning same is attached as an exhibit.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)
Exhibits
99
News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated January 14, 2010, concerning special charge taken in the second quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
SIGNATURE
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.
MEREDITH CORPORATION
Registrant
/s/ Joseph H. Ceryanec
Joseph H. Ceryanec
Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date:  January 14, 2010
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Item
99
News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated January 14, 2010, concerning special charge taken in the second quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.