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): December 16, 2008
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-33982 |
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84-1288730 |
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(Commission |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
12300 Liberty Blvd.
Englewood, Colorado 80112
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 875-5400
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):
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events
On December 16, 2008, Liberty Media Corporation announced that it will host a conference call in conjunction with Deutsche Bank, beginning at 10:00 am (ET) on December 17, 2008. On that call, Greg Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media, will discuss the recent announcement to split-off a majority of the assets and liabilities currently attributed to the Liberty Entertainment group tracking stock (LMDIA, LMDIB). The split-off would be effected through the distribution of a new asset-backed security in redemption of a portion of the outstanding shares of Liberty Entertainment group tracking stock. In addition, Mr. Maffei may make observations regarding the company’s financial performance and outlook.
Information related to the proposed conference call is set forth in the Press Release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 16, 2008 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 16, 2008
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/s/ Mark E. Burton |
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Name: Mark E. Burton |
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Title: Vice President |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 16, 2008 |
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