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): 10/22/2008
Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-34143
Delaware | | 77-3016523 |
(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 8.01. Other Events
On October 22, 2008, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. issued a press release announcing its new cloud hosting strategy, including the entry into two separate acquisition agreements. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.99.1 Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc., dated October 22, 2008, announcing its new cloud hosting strategy, including the entry into two separate acquisition agreements.
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.
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| Date: October 22, 2008 | | | | By: | | /s/ Bruce R. Knooihuizen
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| | | | | | | | | Bruce R. Knooihuizen |
| | | | | | | | | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
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| EX-99.1 | | Press Release of Rackspace Hosting, Inc., dated October 22, 2008, announcing its new cloud hosting strategy, including the entry into two separate acquisition agreements. |
