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) April 17, 2003 Commission file number: 1-11106 PRIMEDIA Inc. ------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 13-3647573 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York ---------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) 10151 ------- (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 745-0100 -------------- 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On April 17, 2003, PRIMEDIA Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1: Press Release of PRIMEDIA Inc., dated April 17, 2003 3 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 thereunto duly authorized. PRIMEDIA Inc. ------------- (Registrant) Date: April 17, 2003 /s/ Beverly C. Chell --------------------- ------------------------------------------------- (Signature) Vice Chairman and Secretary 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of PRIMEDIA Inc., dated April 17, 2003