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): September 10, 2007
ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 0-19608 | 39-1388360 |
11425 West Lake Park Drive, Suite 900 | 53224 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (414) 973-4300
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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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b)
On September 12, 2007, the Company announced that Mr. Timothy Sherlock, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, resigned effective September 10, 2007.
(c)
Mr. Brian Dearing, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer effective September 12, 2007 and until such time as Mr. Sherlock’s permanent replacement is identified. In addition to acting as interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Dearing will continue his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dearing’s business experience during the past five years is incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on November 6, 2006. Mr. Dearing does not have any family relationships or related party transactions that are required to be disclosed.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated September 12, 2007 |
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.
Date: September 13, 2007
ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Brian E. Dearing
Brian E. Dearing
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
interim Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 | Press release dated September 12, 2007 |