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): April 9, 2014 (April 8, 2014)
internet america, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas |
001-25147 |
86-0778979 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
6210 Rothway
Street, Suite 100 |
77040 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(713) 968-2500
(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
As previously reported, Internet America (OTCBB: GEEK) received a letter from Crexendo, Inc. (AMEX: EXE) on March 19, 2014 expressing Crexendo’s interest in acquiring all of the outstanding shares of stock of Internet America at a price of $.80 per share, payable in shares of Crexendo’s common stock. The Company’s Board of Directors had engaged legal counsel and today engaged a financial advisor, GulfStar Group, Inc. headquartered in Houston, TX to assist the Board in evaluating the Company’s strategic alternatives in light of Crexendo’s expressed interest.
Billy Ladin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Internet America commented, “We are pleased to be working with an outstanding and experienced company like GulfStar Group as we explore our strategic alternatives.”
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release dated April 8, 2013 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 9, 2014
INTERNET AMERICA, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ William E. Ladin, Jr. | |
William E. Ladin, Jr. Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 99.1
Contact
Internet America, Inc. | April 8, 2014 |
713-968-2500
investor.relations@airmail.net
Internet America Engages GulfStar Group, Inc. as its Financial Advisor to Evaluate Strategic Alternatives
HOUSTON, TX – (Marketwired - Apr 8, 2014) – As previously reported, Internet America (OTCBB: GEEK) received a letter from Crexendo, Inc. (AMEX: EXE) on March 19, 2014 expressing Crexendo’s interest in acquiring all of the outstanding shares of stock of Internet America at a price of $.80 per share, payable in shares of Crexendo’s common stock. The Company’s Board of Directors had engaged legal counsel and today engaged a financial advisor, GulfStar Group, Inc. headquartered in Houston, TX to assist the Board in evaluating the Company’s strategic alternatives in light of Crexendo’s expressed interest.
Billy Ladin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Internet America commented, “We are pleased to be working with an outstanding and experienced company like GulfStar Group as we explore our strategic alternatives.”
About Internet America
Internet America is a leading Internet service provider and a member of WISPA primarily serving the Texas market, northeast Oklahoma, and Joplin, Missouri market. Based in Houston, Internet America offers businesses and individuals a full range of Internet services, including wireless Internet access, dedicated high-speed access, dial-up access, DSL and web hosting. Internet America focuses on the speed and quality of its Internet services and its commitment to providing excellent customer care. Additional information on Internet America is available on the Company's web site at www.internetamerica.com.
Contact:
Billy Ladin
Internet America, Inc.
713-968-2501
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