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): January 28, 2009


The New York Times Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

1-5837

13-1102020

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

620 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York

 

10018

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 28, 2009, The New York Times Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2008.  On January 28, 2009, the Company also issued a press release announcing the Company’s revenues for December 2008.  Copies of these press releases are furnished as exhibits to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Description

Exhibit 99.1

The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated January 28, 2009

 
Exhibit 99.2 The New York Times Company December Revenues Press Release dated January 28, 2009


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.


THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY

 

 

Date: January 28, 2009 By:

/s/ Kenneth A. Richieri

Kenneth A. Richieri

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary


Exhibit List

Exhibit Number

Description

Exhibit 99.1

The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated January 28, 2009

 

Exhibit 99.2

The New York Times Company December Revenues Press Release dated January 28, 2009