Current Report Filing (8-k)
August 26 2016 - 5:21PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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):
August 26, 2016
Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-34143
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74-3016523
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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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1 Fanatical Place
City of Windcrest
San Antonio, Texas 78218
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(210) 312-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01.
Other Events.
On August 26, 2016, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. issued a press release entitled “Rackspaces Enters Into a $4.3 Billion Transaction to Become a Private Company through an Acquisition Led by Certain Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management,” a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this report by reference.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc. dated August 26, 2016.
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SIGNATURE
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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RACKSPACE HOSTING, INC.
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By:
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/s/ William Alberts
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William Alberts
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General Counsel — US, Vice President and Secretary
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Date: August 26, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc. dated August 26, 2016.
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