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) January 29, 2001
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BANKRATE, INC.
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(exact name of registrant as specified in chapter)
Florida 0-25681 65-0423422
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
11811 U.S. Highway One
Suite 101
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
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(zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (561) 627-7330
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 29, 2001, the Company announced that its common stock was
removed from the Nasdaq National Market and immediately became eligible for
trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "RATE". Nasdaq's decision to
delist the Company's common stock from the Nasdaq National Market was based on
the Company's net tangible assets, as defined by Nasdaq, falling below the
required $4,000,000 minimum amount.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements and pro forma financial information.
None.
(b) Exhibits.
None.
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.
BANKRATE, INC.
/s/ Robert J. DeFranco
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Date: January 29, 2001 Robert J. DeFranco
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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