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): October 30, 2017

The McClatchy Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	1-9824	52-2080478
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2100 Q Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (916) 321-1846

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)

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 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 30, 2017, Stephanie Shepherd, Controller and principal accounting officer of The McClatchy Company (the “Company”) resigned from the Company, effective as of November 27, 2017.

The Company’s press release regarding Ms. Shepherd’s departure is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated November 2, 2017

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, thereunto duly authorized.

November 2, 2017	The McClatchy Company
	/s/ R. Elaine Lintecum
	By:	R. Elaine Lintecum
	Title:	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated November 2, 2017