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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
May 4, 2017
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
  
 
BLUCORA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

DELAWARE
000-25131
91-1718107
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
10900 NE 8th Street, Suite 800
Bellevue, Washington 98004
(Address of principal executive offices)
(425) 201-6100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
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
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Item 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 4, 2017, Blucora, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Copies of the press release and a supplemental investor presentation are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto.
The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures as that term is defined in Regulation G. The press release also includes the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), information reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the GAAP financial measures, and a discussion of the reasons why the Company’s management believes that presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The non-GAAP financial information presented therein should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Item 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

99.1
 
Press release dated
May 4, 2017
99.2
 
Investor presentation dated
May 4, 2017

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities and Litigation Reform Act
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations due to various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: risks associated with the Company’s strategic transformation and the successful execution of its strategic initiatives, operating plans and marketing strategies; general economic, political, industry, and market conditions; the Company’s ability to attract and retain productive advisors; the Company’s ability to successfully make technology enhancements and introduce new products and services; information technology and cybersecurity risks; the effect of current, pending and future legislation, regulation and regulatory actions, such as the new Department of Labor rule and any changes in tax laws; dependence on third parties to distribute products and services; litigation risks; the Company’s ability to hire, retain and motivate key employees; the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property; and financing risks, including risks related to the Company’s existing debt obligations and the closing of its proposed credit facility. A more detailed description of these and certain other factors that could affect actual results is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.


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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.
 
 
BLUCORA, INC.
 
 
 
 
By
/s/ Eric M. Emans
 
 
Eric M. Emans
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
May 4, 2017


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No
 
Description
 
 
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press release dated
May 4, 2017
99.2
 
Investor presentation dated
May 4, 2017





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