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): February 6, 2009
Bowne & Co., Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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1-05842
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13-2618477 |
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| 55 Water Street, New York, New York
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10041 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-924-5500
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On
February 6, 2009, Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) lowered its corporate credit rating on
Bowne & Co., Inc. (“the Company”) to ‘B1’ from ‘Ba3’, and also lowered its rating on the Company’s
convertible subordinated debentures to ‘B3’ from ‘B2’. These ratings conclude Moody’s review which
commenced on November 14, 2008.
A copy of the press release released by Moody’s is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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Moody’s press release dated February 6, 2009 |