Form 8-K UNITED ONLINE INC For: Aug 07

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): August 7, 2015

United Online, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

21255 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 400
Woodland Hills, California 91367
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Telephone: (818) 287-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01.                                        Other Events.

On August 7, 2015, United Online, Inc. issued a press release announcing the hiring of Mark Harrington as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.  The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.                                        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits.

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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.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit 99.1

United Online Hires Mark Harrington As Executive Vice President and General Counsel

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — Aug. 7, 2015 — United Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTD) announced today that Mark Harrington joined the company on August 3, 2015 as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Harrington joins United Online with over 25 years of business experience, 20 years of in-house legal experience and 10 years of General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Board Advisory experience. Mr. Harrington most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Guidance Software, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions for digital investigations, where he oversaw the worldwide legal department, was the lead legal officer for the company’s 2006 IPO, and managed multi-jurisdictional SaaS, patent and employment litigation. Prior to joining Guidance Software in 2004, Mr. Harrington was the Division General Counsel and Senior Attorney for the Communications Infrastructure Group of Intel Corporation. Mr. Harrington joined Intel after helping successfully complete the merger and integration of Trillium Digital Systems in 2000. He also held previous legal positions at Munger, Tolles & Olson and Ticketmaster. Mr. Harrington received his Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law, and is a member of the California State Bar.

Francis Lobo, President and CEO of United Online said “Mark’s strong legal and business experience in the technology industry are a valuable addition to our senior management team. As we continue to evolve our businesses and pursue new opportunities, we look forward to tapping his guidance and insight.”

About United Online®

United Online, Inc. (UNTD), through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of consumer products and services over the Internet, where the company’s brands have attracted a large online audience that includes more than 100 million registered accounts. The Company’s primary Communications service is Internet access. The Company’s Commerce & Loyalty segment provides a complete web, browser and mobile shopper experience through a portfolio of apps, browser extensions and online portals and promotes commerce and other engagement from its loyalty marketing service. The Company’s Social Media segment provides social networking services and products. United Online is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, and operates through a global network of locations in the U.S., Germany, and India.

Contact

Investors:

Addo Communications
Kimberly Orlando
(310) 829-5400
[email protected]

Media:

Allison + Partners
Nicole Walker
(310) 496-4457
[email protected]