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): | December 15, 2011 |
RealNetworks, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 0-23137 | 91-1628146 |
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| 2601 Elliott Avenue, Suite 1000, Seattle, Washington | 98121 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (206) 674-2700 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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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.
On December 15, 2011, the Board of Directors of RealNetworks, Inc. (the "Company") approved the expansion of the Board to seven (7) directors. In connection with becoming the Company's chief executive officer and the terms of his employment agreement, Thomas Nielsen, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, was appointed as a director to fill the resulting vacancy. Mr. Nielsen will serve as a Class 3 director for a term expiring at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2012. Mr. Nielsen will not receive compensation in respect of his Board service.
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.
| RealNetworks, Inc. | ||||
| December 20, 2011 | By: |
/s/ Tracy D. Daw
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| Name: Tracy D. Daw | ||||
| Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||||