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 August 19, 2004 (August 16, 2004) --------------------------------- Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) ------------------------------------------------ Arkona, Inc. --------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Delaware 0-24372 33-0611746 - ---------------------------- --------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 10542 South Jordan Gateway, Suite 200 South Jordan, Utah 84005 ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (801) 501-7100 Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 18, 2004, Arkona, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release entitled "Arkona Reports Record First Quarter Revenues." The full text of the press release is provided herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Item 8.01 Other Events On August 16, 2004, the Company accepted the resignation of Jeffrey Swain, its Vice President of Sales. On August 18, 2004, the Company appointed Michael Critchfield as Director of Sales, who will assume most of the duties previously carried out by Mr. Swain. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release issued by the Company dated August 18, 2004. 2 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 thereunto duly authorized. Arkona, Inc. By: /s/ Alan Rudd ------------------------ Alan Rudd Date: August 19, 2004 3