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 18, 2009
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-34209 | 13-3906555 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 622 Third Avenue New York, NY |
10017 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 351-7000
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On May 18, 2009, the Company issued a press release regarding the settlement of allegations in a complaint against the Company by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission arising out of the Company’s historical stock option grant practices. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
| (d) | Exhibits |
99.1 |
Press Release Dated May 18, 2009. |
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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 on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/
Michael C. Miller
Name: Michael C. Miller
Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: May 18, 2009
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 |
Press Release Dated May 18, 2009. |
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