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 17, 2003 Penton Media, Inc. ------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-14337 36-2875386 ---------------------------- ------------------ ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1300 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 --------------------------------------------- ----------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 216-696-7000 ------------ Item 5. Other Events. On June 17, 2003, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the transfer of the Company's common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated June 17, 2003 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. Penton Media, Inc. By: /s/ Preston L. Vice -------------------------------- Name: Preston L. Vice Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: June 19, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated June 17, 2003.