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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)
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Wisconsin 0-19608 39-1388360
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
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330 E. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 278-7676
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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
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Brian E. Dearing, Chairman and CEO
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Letter to Shareholders dated November 13, 2000.
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