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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): June 23, 2010
 
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
         
Texas
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  001-9645
(Commission
File Number)
  74-1787539
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
200 East Basse Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
(210) 822-2828
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
     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:
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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 5.02.   DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT
OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On June 23, 2010, CC Media Holdings, Inc. (“CC Media”), Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s (the “Company”) indirect parent company, announced that Mark P. Mays will transition from his role as CC Media’s and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer to the Chairman of CC Media and the Company. The effective date for Mr. Mays’ transition will occur upon the hiring of a new Chief Executive Officer for CC Media and the Company. Mr. Mays will remain a director and employee of CC Media and the Company.
In connection with this transition, on June 23, 2010, CC Media, the Company and Mr. Mays entered into an amended and restated employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”). In connection therewith and on June 23, 2010, CC Media and Mr. Mays entered into an amendment to Mr. Mays’ option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) under which he previously was granted options to purchase common stock of CC Media.
Complete copies of the Employment Agreement and the amendment to the Option Agreement are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
     (d) Exhibits
          10.1. Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 23, 2010.
          10.2. Clear Channel 2008 Executive Incentive Plan, Second Amendment to Senior Executive Option Agreement, dated June 23, 2010.
          99.1 Press Release of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. issued June 23, 2010.

 


 

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.
         
Date: June 23, 2010  CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Robert H. Walls, Jr.    
    Name:   Robert H. Walls, Jr.   
    Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
 
 
 

 


 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     10.1. Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated June 23, 2010.
     10.2. Clear Channel 2008 Executive Incentive Plan, Second Amendment to Senior Executive Option Agreement, dated June 23, 2010.
     99.1  Press Release of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. issued June 23, 2010.