8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K 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 December 14, 2000 ------------------------- (Date of Report) FISHER COMPANIES INC. -------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Washington 000-22349 91-0222175 ---------------------------- --------------------- ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 1525 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101-3185 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (206) 404-7000 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) None ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Item 5. Other Events On December 14, 2000 the Company issued a press release announcing that the undisclosed buyers of its flour milling assets have notified the company that they do not intend to proceed with the transaction. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release announcing withdrawal of buyers from proposed asset sale. 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 hereunto duly authorized. FISHER COMPANIES INC. Dated: December 21, 2000 By /s/ David D. Hillard -------------------------------- David D. Hillard Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press release announcing withdrawal of buyers from proposed asset sale