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 27, 2005
RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 0-22187 | 39-1559474 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
2911 Peach Street P.O. Box 8036 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (Address of principal executive offices) | 54495-8036 (Zip code) |
(715) 424-3636
(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:
x 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 8.01. Other Events.
On May 27, 2005, Renaissance Learning, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (the “Company” or “Renaissance”), issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declared effective the amended registration statement on Form S-4 filed in connection with the Company’s proposed acquisition of AlphaSmart, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“AlphaSmart”). A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.
Additional Information
Renaissance filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC on February 25, 2005, and as amended on Form S-4/A on April 13, 2005, May 3, 2005 and May 25, 2005 (SEC File No. 333-122993), which included a proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed acquisition of AlphaSmart by Renaissance. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THIS FILING BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC at the SEC’s web site atwww.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by AlphaSmart at AlphaSmart’s web site atwww.alphasmart.com or by contacting AlphaSmart investor relations atIR@alph asmart.com or via telephone at (408) 355-1029. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Renaissance by directing such requests to Renaissance Learning, Inc., Attention: Corporate Secretary, 2911 Peach Street, P.O. Box 8036, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54995 or via telephone at (715) 424-3636.
Renaissance, AlphaSmart and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of AlphaSmart in connection with the proposed acquisition. Information regarding directors and executive officers of AlphaSmart and Renaissance and their respective interests in the proposed acquisition will be available in the proxy statement/prospectus of AlphaSmart and Renaissance described above and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)
Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated May 27, 2005 |
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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.
Dated: May 31, 2005
RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
By: /s/ Mary T. Minch
Mary T. Minch
Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated May 27, 2005 |
