UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 17, 2014

International Monetary Systems, Ltd  
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
 
0-30853
 
39-1924096
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
16901 West Glendale Dr. New Berlin, WI
 
53151
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 262-780-3640
 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On January 17, 2014, International Monetary Systems, Ltd. finalized a private transaction to acquire 96,860 shares of the Company’s common stock from two shareholders in exchange for two promissory notes totaling $1,065,460. The notes call for 36 monthly payments of $20,532, followed by 24 monthly payments of $17,487, including interest ranging from 3 to 6% annually. Both notes begin monthly payments immediately. The acquired shares are to be retired to authorized and unissued status.

 

 

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.
 
International Monetary Systems, Ltd.  
     
Date: January 17, 2014
By:
/s/ David A. Powell    
   
David A. Powell, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)