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 4, 2006 |
The Advisory Board Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-33283 | 52-1468699 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 2445 M Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia | 20037 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 202-266-5600 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In a press release dated May 4, 2006, The Advisory Board Company (the "Company") announced and commented on its financial results for the fourth quarter of its fiscl year ending March 31, 2006, and provided a financial outlook for the remainder of calendar year 2006.
A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The Advisory Board Company's earnings release for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.
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.
| The Advisory Board Company | ||||
| May 4, 2006 | By: | Thomas J. Aprahamian | ||
| Name: Thomas J. Aprahamian | ||||
| Title: Chief Accounting Officer, Secretary and Treasurer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | The Advisory Board Company's earnings release for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 |