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): January 13, 2009
TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 811-00266 13-5441850
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
100 Park Avenue,
New York, New York 10017
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 850-1864
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
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SECTION 7 - REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Press Release as of
January 13, 2009 for Tri-Continental Corporation.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated January 13, 2009 for Tri-Continental
Corporation.
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.
TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION
Date: January 13, 2009
By: /s/ Joseph D'Alessandro
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Joseph D'Alessandro
Assistant Secretary