UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date Earliest Event reported) — April 20, 2007 (April 20, 2007)
 
MDC PARTNERS INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
 
 
Canada
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-13718
(Commission File Number)
98-0364441
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
45 Hazelton Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 2E3
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(416) 960-9000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
 
 
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 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
 
On April 20, 2007, Richard Hylland informed MDC Partners Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective on April 20, 2007.

Mr. Hylland’s decision to resign was not due to any disagreement on any matter relating to MDC Partners’ operations, policies or practices. Mr. Hylland’s decision was due to personal reasons. Mr. Hylland communicated to the Company his highest regard for the Company’s senior management team and Board of Directors, and noted the Company’s outstanding progress in developing and implementing its strategic goals and best governance practices. The Company expressed its sincere appreciation for Mr. Hylland’s contributions during his long tenure with the Company.
 
 
 
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Signatures 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
 
 
Date: April 20, 2007
 
MDC Partners Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Mitchell Gendel
Mitchell Gendel
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
         
 

 
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