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 22, 2009
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 |
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Identification No.) |
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 October 22, 2009, Liberty Media Corporation (Liberty) issued a press release announcing that Greg Maffei, its President and CEO, will host a call on November 9, 2009 to announce Liberty’s third quarter earnings. During the call, Mr. Maffei may make observations regarding the company’s financial performance, outlook and the pending split-off of a majority of the assets and liabilities of the Entertainment Group and the related, proposed business combination with The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated October 22, 2009 |
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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.
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Date: October 23, 2009 |
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LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION |
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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 October 22, 2009 |
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