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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

February 16, 2017

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

WEBMD HEALTH CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-35337   20-2783228

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

395 Hudson Street

New York, New York 10014

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 624-3700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name or 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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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 February 16, 2017, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors, working together with its management team and legal and financial advisors, has commenced a process to explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives focused on maximizing shareholder value. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release, dated February 16, 2017, announcing exploration of strategic alternatives

 

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SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

    WEBMD HEALTH CORP.
Dated: February 17, 2017     By:   /s/ Lewis H. Leicher
      Lewis H. Leicher
      Senior Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release, dated February 16, 2017, announcing exploration of strategic alternatives