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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2000
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): October 25, 2000
COSTAR GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 0-24531
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DELAWARE 52-2091509
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
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2 Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD
(Address of principal executive offices)
20814
(Zip Code)
(301) 215-8300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 25, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its third
quarter earnings results, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Report and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 25, 2000 issued by the
Registrant.
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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.
COSTAR GROUP, INC.
By: /s/
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Name: Frank A. Carchedi
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 26, 2000