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) May 1, 2002
Penton Media, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1300 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (216) 696-7000
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 1, 2002, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. The
Company is filing herewith the press release issued May 1, 2002 as Exhibit 99.1
hereto.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1. Press Release, dated May 1, 2002.
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.
Penton Media, Inc.
By: /s/ Preston L. Vice
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Name: Preston L. Vice
Title: Senior Vice President and Secretary
Date: May 1, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1. Press Release, dated May 1, 2002.