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)

September 17, 2010

 

 

BITSTREAM INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   0-21541   04-2744890

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

500 Nickerson Road

Marlborough, Massachusetts

   01752
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(617) 497-6222

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

 

(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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 16, 2010, the Board of Directors of Bitstream Inc. (the “Company”) formed a committee (the “Committee”) responsible for selecting a financial advisor that shall assist and advise the Company with respect to potential business opportunities and the enhancement of shareholder value.

A copy of the press release announcing the formation of the Special Committee is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

See Item 7.01 above.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description

99.1    Press Release of Bitstream Inc. dated September 17, 2010.

 

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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 THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

 

    BITSTREAM INC.
Date: September 17, 2010   By:  

/s/ James P. Dore

    James P. Dore
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description

99.1    Press Release of Bitstream Inc. dated September 17, 2010.