1 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): November 13, 2000 ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 0-19608 39-1388360 --------------- ------------ -------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation) No.) 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 ---------------------------------------- --------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 278-7676 2 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Letter to Shareholders dated November 13, 2000. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On November 13, 2000, the Company mailed a letter to its shareholders, reviewing the Company's performance for fiscal 2000. A copy of this letter is attached as Exhibit 99.1 below. This letter is not filed but is furnished pursuant to Regulation FD. 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. Dated: November 13, 2000 ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC. By: /s/ Brian E. Dearing ----------------------------------- Brian E. Dearing, Chairman and CEO EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 99.1 Letter to Shareholders dated November 13, 2000. 2