SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of January, 2001 ------------------------------ BRIGHT STATION PLC (formerly known as The Dialog Corporation plc) (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ------------------------------ The Communications Building 48 Leicester Square London WC2H 7DB, England (Address of Principal Executive Offices) ------------------------------ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: FORM 20-F [X] FORM 40-F [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Yes [ ] No [X] On January 17, 2001, the registrant filed Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 with the London Stock Exchange. On January 10, 2001, the registrant filed Exhibit 99.4 with the London Stock Exchange. On January 8, 2001, the registrant filed Exhibit 99.5 with the London Stock Exchange. On January 18, 2001, the registrant filed Exhibits 99.6 and 99.7 with the London Stock Exchange. Each exhibit to this Form 6-K is publicly available through the London Stock Exchange. 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. Date: January 23, 2001 BRIGHT STATION PLC By: /s/ David G. Mattey ----------------------- David G. Mattey Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Schedule 5 - Blocklisting Six Monthly Return (1994 Savings Related Share Option Scheme) 99.2 Schedule 5 - Blocklisting Six Monthly Return (1994 Approved Executive Share Option Scheme) 99.3 Schedule 10 - Notification of Major Interests in Shares (Prudential PLC) 99.4 Press Release dated January 10, 2001 99.5 Press Release dated January 8, 2001 99.6 Press Release dated January 18, 2001 99.7 Press Release dated January 18, 2001