t69955_8k.htm
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): March 7, 2011
ANSWERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-32255
(Commission File Number)
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98-0202855
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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237 West 35th Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
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10001
(Zip code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 502-4777
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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On March 9, 2011, Answers Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Answers.com”) issued a press release announcing that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with the previously announced planned acquisition by AFCV Holdings, LLC. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
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99.1
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Press Release, dated March 9, 2011, issued by Answers Corporation
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
Answers.com has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with the merger. The definitive proxy statement has been sent to the stockholders of Answers.com. Before making any voting decision with respect to the merger, stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials because they contain important information about the merger. The proxy statement and other relevant materials and any other documents filed by Answers.com with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at Answers’ website at http://ir.answers.com/sec.cfm. In addition, stockholders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by contacting The Blueshirt Group at (212) 551-1453.
Participants in the Solicitation
Answers.com and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Answers.com in connection with the merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of Answers.com is set forth in its proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on July 27, 2010 and Answers.com’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2010 and subsequent amendments. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the merger is included in the definitive proxy statement filed by Answers.com with the SEC.
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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Answers Corporation
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Date:
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March 9, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Caleb A. Chill
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Name:
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Caleb A. Chill
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Title:
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VP General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1
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Press Release, dated March 9, 2011, issued by Answers Corporation
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