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): January 12, 2004 Comtex News Network, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-10541 13-3055012 (State or other (SEC File Number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 820-2000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On January 12, 2004, Comtex News Network, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has selected Silicon Valley Bank, the primary banking subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bancshares for its principal banking relationship and an initial $1 million line of credit for working capital purposes. The Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99 Press Release issued by Comtex News Network, Inc. on January 12, 2004. 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. COMTEX NEWS NETWORK, INC. DATE: January 12, 2004 By: /s/ Stephen W. Ellis Stephen W. Ellis Chairman and Chief Executive Officer