Ari Network Services 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): October 27, 2016

ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin   (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-19608  (Commission File Number) 39-1388360  (IRS Employer Identification No.)

10850 W. Park Place, Suite 1200  Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Address of principal executive offices)   53224 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (414) 973-4300

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 27, 2016, ARI Network Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing its operating results for the year ended July 31, 2016.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Earnings Release dated October 27, 2016

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated:  October 27, 2016	ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
	By:	/s/ William A. Nurthen
		William A. Nurthen
		Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description

    99.1                                               Earnings Release dated October 27, 2016