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): November 7, 2001
R. R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 1-4694 36-1004130
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
77 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (312) 326-8000
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the press release issued by the
Registrant on November 7, 2001 announcing its intention to offer debt
securities. In addition, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 is the press release
issued by the Registrant on October 24, 2001 announcing financial results for
the third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2001. The form of underwriting
agreement to be used in connection with the Registrant's proposed offering of
debt securities is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits:
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The exhibits accompanying this report are listed in the accompanying
Exhibit Index.
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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.
R. R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
By: /s/ Monica M. Fohrman
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Monica M. Fohrman
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
Date: November 7, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed herewith as noted below.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company issued
November 7, 2001.
99.2 Press release of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company issued
October 24, 2001.
The following exhibit is filed herewith and is an exhibit to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 33-57807, as
noted below.
Registration No. 33-57807
Exhibit No. Exhibit No. Description
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99.3 1.1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement.