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 13, 2006 -------------- The New York Times Company -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) New York 1-5837 13-1102020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York 10036 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 556-1234 -------------- 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On April 13, 2006, The New York Times Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's earnings for the first quarter ended March 26, 2006. On April 13, 2006, the Company also issued a press release announcing the Company's revenues for March 2006. Copies of these press releases are furnished as exhibits to this Form 8-K. ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated April 13, 2006 Exhibit 99.2 The New York Times Company March Revenues Press Release dated April 13, 2006 SIGNATURE 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. THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY Date: April 13, 2006 By: /s/ Rhonda L. Brauer --------------------------------- Rhonda L. Brauer Secretary and Corporate Governance Officer Exhibit List Exhibit 99.1 The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated April 13, 2006 Exhibit 99.2 The New York Times Company March Revenues Press Release dated April 13, 2006