form_8-k.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): May 2, 2012
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COSTAR GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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0-24531
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52-2091509
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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1331 L Street, NW, Washington, DC
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20005
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202) 346-6500
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Introductory Note
On April 30, 2012, CoStar Group, Inc. (“CoStar”) completed its acquisition of LoopNet, Inc. (“LoopNet”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 27, 2011, as amended May 20, 2011 (the “Merger Agreement”), among CoStar, Lonestar Acquisition Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CoStar, (“Merger Sub”), and LoopNet, as a result of which LoopNet became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoStar.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 2, 2012, CoStar issued a press release announcing its financial outlook for the combined company for the second quarter of 2012 and year ended December 31, 2012. The full text of the press release (the “Press Release”) issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information contained in the Press Release shall be considered “furnished” pursuant to this Current Report on Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Registrant’s reports or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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CoStar Group, Inc. Press Release dated May 2, 2012.
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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.
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COSTAR GROUP, INC.
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By:
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Date: May 2, 2012
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/s/ Brian J. Radecki
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Name: Brian J. Radecki
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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99.1
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CoStar Group, Inc. Press Release dated May 2, 2012.
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