SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): October 3, 2005
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | 0-25681 | 65-0423422 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
11760 U.S. Highway One Suite 500 North Palm Beach, Florida | 33408 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 630-2400__
Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 3, 2005, Bankrate, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release that on October 1, 2005, the Company launched a new pay-for-performance pricing structure, or cost-per-click (CPC) model, for its interest rate table advertising business. A copy of the Company’s press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1. The information provided under this Item 8.01 of Form 8-K, including the press release included as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Financial statements of businesses acquired. |
| (b) | Pro forma financial information. |
99.1 Text of press release of Bankrate, Inc. dated October 3, 2005.
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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| | BANKRATE, INC. |
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| Date: October 3, 2005 | By: | /s/ Robert J. DeFranco |
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Robert J. DeFranco |
| | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
| 99.1 | Text of press release of Bankrate, Inc. dated October 3, 2005. |
