-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FaEb/Mbtf/C53EmvdfitaepUoYU6YqGRa15FuPb1WV6MaJGWSUMQjdrTrwzfxNoJ 0LXIkcBAfa562sLhnFCCpA== 0000912057-01-507582.txt : 20010410 0000912057-01-507582.hdr.sgml : 20010410 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-01-507582 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010409 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010409 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRUE NORTH COMMUNICATIONS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000037931 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-ADVERTISING AGENCIES [7311] IRS NUMBER: 361088162 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05029 FILM NUMBER: 1598130 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 E ERIE ST CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60611-2897 BUSINESS PHONE: 3124256500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 E ERIE ST CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60611-2897 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FOOTE CONE & BELDING COMMUNICATIONS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FOOTE CONE & BELDING INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19720824 8-K 1 a2044938z8-k.txt 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2001 True North Communications Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5029 36-1088161 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification No.) 101 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2897 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 425-6500 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Not Applicable) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former name or former address, if changed since last report Item 5. Other Events On April 9, 2001, the registrant began mailing its Annual Report on Form 10-K to its shareholders. Transmitted with the 10-K was a cover letter to shareholders from the registrant's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Cover letter dated April 9, 2001 from registrant's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to shareholders. 2 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. TRUE NORTH COMMUNICATIONS INC. By /s/ Kevin J. Smith ------------------------- Kevin J. Smith Chief Financial Officer Dated: April 9, 2001 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Cover letter dated April 9, 2001 from registrant's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to shareholders.
4 EX-99.1 2 a2044938zex-99_1.txt COVER LETTER DATED APRIL 9, 2001 EXHIBIT 99.1 [TRUE NORTH LOGO] April 9, 2001 Dear Shareholder: 2000 was a landmark year for True North. Not only did we meet many of our financial objectives, but True North also recently entered into an agreement to combine with The Interpublic Group of Companies to create one of the largest marketing communications holding companies in the world. CHANGES TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT AND OUR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS -- Because of the proposed transaction with Interpublic, True North decided this year to avoid the expense of the typical "glossy" annual report and to present our 2000 results in the Annual Report on Form 10-K that you are receiving today. In addition, our annual meeting of shareholders -- previously scheduled for May 16th -- has been postponed and instead we will be having a special shareholder meeting to vote on the Interpublic transaction. You will receive more information and proxy materials prior to that meeting. 2000 RESULTS AND OUTLOOK -- The significant improvements in our operating results for 2000 reflect our focus on financial discipline and the positive momentum of our brands: we are proud of what we have accomplished. Yet the pace and demands of business afford no time for looking back, only for moving forward. And so we are looking to the future in joining with Interpublic. More detailed information pertaining to the proposed merger with Interpublic will be set forth in appropriate filings to be made with the Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC). You are urged to read relevant documents that are filed with the SEC because they will contain important information. You will be able to obtain a free copy of any filings containing information about Interpublic and True North, without charge, at the SEC's internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of filings containing information about True North can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Sue Geanuleas at True North, who can be reached (312) 425-6570. Sincerely, /s/ David Bell - ---------------------- David Bell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer True North Communications Inc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----