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): October 20, 2011


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 October 20, 2011, The New York Times Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the third quarter of 2011.  

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (d)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number

 

Description

Exhibit 99.1

The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated October 20, 2011


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: October 20, 2011 By:

/s/ Kenneth A. Richieri

Kenneth A. Richieri

Senior Vice President and

General Counsel


Exhibit List

Exhibit Number

Description

Exhibit 99.1

The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated October 20, 2011