j2form8-k_17475.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)   February 13, 2013
  
j2 Global, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  
0-25965
(Commission
File Number)
  
51-0371142
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

6922 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 500
Los Angeles, California  90028
(Address of principal executive offices)

(323) 860-9200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
  
 
 
 
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ITEM 2.02 AND 7.01.   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
 
On February 13, 2013, j2 Global, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 and the following financial guidance for fiscal year 2013: Revenues between $500 and $525 million and non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share between $2.65 and $2.85.

The Company also announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2325 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 4, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 25, 2013. Future dividends will be subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company also announced that it has extended its one-year five million share repurchase program set to expire February 20, 2013, by an additional year.  Approximately 2.9 million shares remain available for purchase under the program.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
 
Also on February 13, 2013, the Company hosted its fourth quarter and year-end 2012 earnings conference call and Webcast. Via the Webcast, the Company presented of its February 2013 Investor Presentation, which contains a summary of the Company’s financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, financial estimates for the fiscal year 2013, and certain other financial and operating information regarding the Company. A copy of this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.
 
NOTE: This information is being furnished under both Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
 
ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
   
 
Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated February 13, 2013.
99.2  
February 2013 Investor Presentation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
  
 
    
j2 Global, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
   
    
Date:  February 13, 2013
By:
/s/ Jeffrey D. Adelman
   
Jeffrey D. Adelman
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 

Exhibit
Number
   
 
Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated February 13, 2013.
99.2  
February 2013 Investor Presentation.