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 January 15, 1998 ----------------- YAHOO! INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 0-26822 (Commission File Number) California 77-0398689 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 3420 Central Expressway Santa Clara, California 95051 (Address of principal executive offices, with zip code) (408) 731-3300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 14, 1998, Yahoo! Inc., a California corporation ("Yahoo!"), announced its earnings and results of operations for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. Further details regarding this announcement are contained in Yahoo!'s press release dated January 14, 1998 attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS. 99. Press Release dated January 14, 1998 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. YAHOO! INC. Date: January 15, 1998 By: /s/ Gary Valenzuela ------------------------------------- Gary Valenzuela Vice President, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99. Press Release dated January 14, 1998