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 14, 2012
LookSmart, Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-26357 | 13-3904355 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
55 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(415) 348-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On August 14, 2012 the Board of Directors of LookSmart, Ltd. (the “Board”) appointed Scott Kauffman as Chairman of the Board, taking over the responsibilities of such position from Jean-Yves Dexmier. Also on August 14, 2012, the Board appointed Timothy Wright as Chair of the Compensation Committee of the Board, taking over the responsibilities of such position from Scott Kauffman.
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.
| LookSmart, Ltd. | |||
| (Registrant) | |||
| By: | /s/ William O’Kelly | ||
| William O’Kelly | |||
Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Financial Officer | |||
| Date: August 16, 2012 | |||