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): February 10, 2011
Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-34143
| Delaware | 74-3016523 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
| incorporation) | Identification No.) |
5000 Walzem Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78218
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(210) 312-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On February 10, 2011, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Rackspace Hosting, Inc. released certain non-GAAP information in the press release and attached to the press release is a reconciliation to the non-GAAP information.
On February 10, 2011, in connection with the issuance of the press release, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss the press release.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc., dated February 10, 2011, reporting financial results for the fourth quarter of 2010 and year ended December 31, 2010.
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SIGNATURE(S)
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.
Rackspace Hosting, Inc. | ||
| Date: February 10, 2011 | By: | /s/ Bruce R. Knooihuizen |
| Bruce R. Knooihuizen | ||
| Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| EX-99.1 | Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc., dated February 10, 2011, reporting financial results for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2010. |
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