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): May 19, 2017
SharpSpring, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36280 | 05-0502529 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 550 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL | 32601 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 877-705-9362
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
The SharpSpring, Inc. (the “Company”) Board of Directors, in consultation with Progress Partners as its financial advisor, has initiated a process to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to further enhance shareholder value. The Board plans to proceed in a timely manner, but has not set a definitive timetable for completion of this process. There can be no assurance that this review process will result in a transaction or other strategic alternative of any kind. The Company does not intend to disclose developments or provide updates on the progress or status of this process until it deems further disclosure is appropriate or required.
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.
| SharpSpring, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Edward S. Lawton | |
| Name: | Edward S. Lawton, | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
Dated: May 19, 2017