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): July 19, 2001
Arbitron Inc.
| Delaware | 1-01969 | 52-0278528 | ||||||
| (State or
other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS
Employer Identification No.) |
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| 142 West 57th Street, New York, New York | 10019-3300 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 887-1300
Item 5. Other Events.
On July 19, 2001, we issued a press release reporting second quarter 2001 earnings results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
On July 19, 2001, we also issued a press release reporting the first ratings results for our new television, cable and radio audience measurement system, the Portable People Meter. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibits. | |
| 99.1 Arbitron Inc. News Release dated July 19, 2001. | ||
| 99.2 Arbitron Inc. News Release dated July 19, 2001. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| ARBITRON INC. | ||||||
| Date: July 19, 2001 | By: | /s/ Dolores L. Cody | ||||
| Dolores L. Cody | ||||||
| Executive Vice President, Legal and | ||||||
| Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer | ||||||
| and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No | Description | |
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| 99.1 | Arbitron Inc. News Release dated July 19, 2001. | |
| 99.2 | Arbitron Inc. New Release dated July 19, 2001. |
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