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): December 22, 2005
The New York Times Company
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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13-1102020 |
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229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York |
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10036 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 556-1234
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o 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
The Company’s Deferred Executive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) has been amended. The amendments were made to comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and are effective as of January 1, 2005.
A copy of the amended Plan is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 The Company’s Deferred Executive Compensation Plan, as amended
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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.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY |
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Date: December 27, 2005 |
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/s/ Solomon B. Watson IV |
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Solomon B. Watson IV |
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Senior Vice
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Exhibit List
Exhibit 10.1 The Company’s Deferred Executive Compensation Plan, as amended
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