UNITED STATES 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):
December 16, 2008
AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-52385 | | 90-0181035 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
16005 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, California 95032
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(408) 402-9400
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 16, 2008, Akeena Solar, Inc. issued a press release regarding updated 2008 revenue growth guidance and related matters.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Item 7.01 and the attached press release contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. The forward-looking statements relate to future revenue growth, demand in 2009 and future cash flow results. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Akeen’s results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of a further decline in general economic conditions and the global credit and equity markets, and unforeseen changes in the strength of our customers' businesses and demand for current and new products and technologies.
The information in this section, including the information contained in the Press Release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. In addition, this information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Registrant’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | | Press Release regarding fiscal year 2008 revenue growth guidance and related matters, issued by the Registrant on December 16, 2008 (furnished herewith). |
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.
Date: December 16, 2008
| | AKEENA SOLAR, INC. | |
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| | By: | /s/ Gary R. Effren | |
| | | Gary R. Effren, | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated December 16, 2008 |
