RealNetworks, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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):   February 8, 2011

RealNetworks, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Washington 0-23137 91-1628146
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
2601 Elliott Avenue, Suite 1000, Seattle, Washington   98121
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (206) 674-2700

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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 8, 2011, RealNetworks, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it will reduce its workforce by about 130 employees, or approximately 10% of its worldwide employee base. The Company expects to record restructuring charges of approximately $3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 and anticipates approximately $11 million in annualized cost savings due to the reduction in workforce.

The Company’s press release announcing the reduction in workforce is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release issued by RealNetworks, Inc. dated February 8, 2011





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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.

         
    RealNetworks, Inc.
          
February 8, 2011   By:   /s/ Tracy D. Daw
       
        Name: Tracy D. Daw
        Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release issued by RealNetworks, Inc. dated February 8, 2011