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):
May 9, 2006
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-11605
(Commission File Number)
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95-4545390
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, California 91521
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (818) 560-1000
Not applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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):
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 9, 2006, the Registrant issued a
press release relating to its results for the quarter ended April 1, 2006. A copy of the press
release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99(a).
The
Registrant believes that certain statements in the press release may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements are made on the basis of managements views and assumptions regarding future
events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied. Information concerning factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements is contained from time to
time in the Registrants filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
Registrants annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2005 and subsequent filings.
This information furnished under Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition,
including the exhibit related thereto, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any
disclosure document of the Company, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in
such document.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99(a) Press release of May 9, 2006
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.
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The Walt Disney Company |
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By:
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/s/ Roger J. Patterson
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Roger J. Patterson |
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Vice President, Counsel |
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Registered In-House Counsel |
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Dated: May 9, 2006