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): December 11, 2000 EarthWeb Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-25107 13-3899472 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (212) 725-6550 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS. On December 11, 2000, EarthWeb Inc. (the "Company") issued a news release with respect to developments in its education courseware business and MeasureUp's Test Preparation Products. The release is attached. Income Statements for the education courseware business are also attached. 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. EARTHWEB INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Michael P. Durney ------------------------------ Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit Index - ------------- Exhibit No. Item 1 News Release Issued by EarthWeb Inc. dated December 11, 2000 2 Education Courseware Business Income Statements