Form 8-K

 

 

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): May 1, 2008

 

 

LOGO

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Florida   0-25681   65-0423422

(State or other jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

11760 U.S. Highway One

Suite 200

North Palm Beach, Florida

   33408
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 630-2400

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 1, 2008, Bankrate, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2008. A copy of the Company’s press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Also on May 1, 2008, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished under Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Text of press release of Bankrate, Inc., dated May 1, 2008.

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.

 

  BANKRATE, INC.
Date: May 1, 2008   By:  

/s/ Edward J. DiMaria

    Edward J. DiMaria
    Senior Vice President
    Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

   

Description

99.1    Text of press release of Bankrate, Inc., dated May 1, 2008.