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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549<BR>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K<BR>
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</FONT><P ALIGN="CENTER">CURRENT REPORT</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):<B>&nbsp;&nbsp;June 8, 2005</P>
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<B><FONT SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">MEREDITH CORPORATION</B></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=1><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">IOWA</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">1-5128</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">42-0410230</B></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=1><P ALIGN="CENTER">(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
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<FONT SIZE=1><P ALIGN="CENTER">(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">50309-3023</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">(515) 284-3000</B></FONT></TD>
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<P>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:</P>

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<P>[&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</P>

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<B><P>Item 1.01</B></TD>
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<B><P>Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement</B></TD>
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<P>On June 8, 2005, Meredith Corporation (&quot;Meredith&quot;) signed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. (&quot;Gruner + Jahr&quot;) to acquire <I>Parents, Child, Fitness</I> and <I>Family Circle</I> magazines for $350 million.
A news release issued by Meredith on June 9, 2005 announcing the signing of the
agreement is attached as an exhibit.&nbsp;   </P>

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<P>Also on June 8, Meredith entered into a letter agreement with Gruner + Jahr
regarding the terms and conditions pursuant to which Meredith and Gruner + Jahr
may enter into an Asset Purchases Agreement providing&nbsp; for the purchase by
Meredith of the business publications <i>Inc.</i> and <i>Fast Company.</i></P>
<P>The Asset Purchase Agreement (Consumer Publications) and the Business
Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement are attached as exhibits.</P>
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<B><P>Item 9.01</B></TD>
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<B><P>Financial Statements and Exhibits</B></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>(c)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>2.1</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Asset Purchase Agreement (Consumer Publications) between Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>2.2</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P> Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement
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Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>99</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated June 9, 2005 concerning the announcement that it has singed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr to acquire <I>Parents, Child, Fitness </I>and<I> Family Circle</I> magazines for $350 million.</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">SIGNATURE</B></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>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.</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>MEREDITH CORPORATION</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Registrant</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>/s/ Suku V. Radia</FONT></TD>
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<U><FONT SIZE=3><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Suku V. Radia</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Vice President - Chief Financial Officer</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Date:</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>June 14, 2005</FONT></TD>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">Index to Exhibits</B></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">2.1</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P> Asset Purchase Agreement ( Consumer Publications) between Gruner + Jahr
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<P><FONT SIZE=3>Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement
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<FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">99</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated June 9, 2005 concerning the announcement that it has singed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr to acquire <I>Parents, Child, Fitness </I>and<I> Family Circle</I> magazines for $350 million.</FONT></TD>
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Meredith Corporation
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):
June 8, 2005
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 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On June 8, 2005, Meredith Corporation ("Meredith") signed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. ("Gruner + Jahr") to acquire
Parents, Child, Fitness
and
Family Circle
magazines for $350 million.
A news release issued by Meredith on June 9, 2005 announcing the signing of the
agreement is attached as an exhibit.
Also on June 8, Meredith entered into a letter agreement with Gruner + Jahr
regarding the terms and conditions pursuant to which Meredith and Gruner + Jahr
may enter into an Asset Purchases Agreement providing  for the purchase by
Meredith of the business publications
Inc.
and
Fast Company.
The Asset Purchase Agreement (Consumer Publications) and the Business
Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement are attached as exhibits.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)
Exhibits
2.1
Asset Purchase Agreement (Consumer Publications) between Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
2.2
Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement
between Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
99
News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated June 9, 2005 concerning the announcement that it has singed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr to acquire
Parents, Child, Fitness
and
Family Circle
magazines for $350 million.
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/ Suku V. Radia
Suku V. Radia
Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date:
June 14, 2005
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Item
2.1
Asset Purchase Agreement ( Consumer Publications) between Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
2.2
Business Publications Letter Agreement and related Asset Purchase Agreement
between Gruner + Jahr
Printing and Publishing Co. and Meredith Corporation.
99
News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated June 9, 2005 concerning the announcement that it has singed a definitive agreement with Gruner + Jahr to acquire
Parents, Child, Fitness
and
Family Circle
magazines for $350 million.