Ari Network Services 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

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 15, 2014

    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 West 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:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers.

On May 15, 2014, Brian E. Dearing resigned from the Board of Directors of ARI Network Services, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately.  Mr. Dearing was also a member of the Company’s Acquisitions Committee.  In recognition of his many years of service to the Company in various capacities, the Company determined to accelerate the vesting of all of Mr. Dearing’s outstanding stock option and restricted stock awards, to vest immediately upon his resignation.  Mr. Dearing’sresignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

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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.

Date:  May 21, 2014

ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.

By:

/s/ William A. Nurthen                   

William A. Nurthen
Chief Financial Officer

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