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UNITED STATES
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): | September 28, 2007 |
Smart Online, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-32634 | 95-4439334 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
2530 Meridian Parkway, 2nd Floor, Durham, North Carolina | 27713 | |
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___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 919-765-5000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 28, 2007, Smart Online, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has consented to the entry of a final judgment that settles the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") investigation previously disclosed by the Company. The final judgment permanently enjoins the Company and its officers, employees, and agents from violating the federal securities laws in connection with any future offers, purchases, and sales of securities. No fines or other monetary sanctions were levied against the Company.
The SEC's investigation related to possible manipulative conduct occurring in the market for the Company's stock. The Company’s September 28, 2007 press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press release, dated September 28, 2007, issued by the Company.
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.
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October 3, 2007 | By: |
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Title: President and CEO |
Exhibit Index
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Press release, dated September 28, 2007, issued by the Company. |
Exhibit 99.1
Smart Online Announces Settlement of SEC Civil Complaint
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.(BUSINESS WIRE)Sept. 28, 2007Smart Online, Inc. (OTCBB: SOLN), a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications for the small business market, today announced that it has consented to the entry of a final judgment that settles the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation previously disclosed by Smart Online.
In concluding the settlement, Smart Online consented to the entry of a final judgment by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York without admitting or denying the allegations of the complaint filed by the SEC. The final judgment permanently enjoins Smart Online and its officers, employees, and agents from violating the federal securities laws in connection with any future offers, purchases, and sales of securities. No fines or other monetary sanctions were levied against Smart Online.
The SECs investigation related to possible manipulative conduct occurring in the market for Smart Onlines stock. On September 11, 2007, Dennis Michael Nouri, Smart Onlines former President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, Reeza Eric Nouri, a former manager of Smart Online, and four brokers were arrested on charges of securities fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud brought by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. These individuals were also named in the SECs civil complaint, and the SECs action remains open with respect to these individuals.
David E. Colburn, Smart Onlines Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, stated I am pleased that the SEC has worked with us to settle this matter so quickly so that we can focus on our operations. We felt that the settlement, which does not impose any fine or other monetary penalty against the Company, was in our stockholders best interests to avoid the cost and distraction of litigation. We have provided our full cooperation to the SEC and U.S. Attorney and will continue to offer any assistance requested by them in connection with the civil and criminal complaints pending against Michael and Eric Nouri.
About Smart Online, Inc.
Smart Online, Inc. (OTCBB: SOLN) delivers private-label, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications designed to enable its corporate partners to acquire and retain small business customers. Smart Onlines applications help partners increase their recurring revenue, while aiding their small business customers to more efficiently start, manage, and grow their businesses. To learn more, please visit http://www.smartonline.com.
Smart Online and the Smart Online logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Smart Online Inc. in the United States. Other marks belong to their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of many factors, including, but not limited to, the risks described in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 under the headings Changes to Internal Control Over Financing Reporting, Risks Associated with Our Officers, Directors, Employees and Stockholders, Regulatory Risks, and Risks Associated with the Market for Our Securities, delays in development schedules, changes in market conditions, product announcements by other companies, Smart Onlines ability to raise capital to increase its sales and marketing budget, potential expenses related to litigation stemming from the matters described in this press release, customer perception of the value of Smart Onlines enhanced products, Smart Onlines dependence on corporate partners to market its products, and its ability to effectively manage expenses. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Smart Onlines business, please refer to the Risk Factors section of Smart Onlines SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained on the web site of the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Smart Online on the date hereof. Smart Online undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement or to conform the statement to actual results or changes in Smart Onlines expectations.
CONTACT: Smart Online, Inc.
Thomas Furr, 919-765-5000
tfurr@smartonline.com