-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MParKApUAiXMs1D5HdDy7oNMQ8lakEYszx4XoHLUIXys2gvTjc6IZfi0JPNhvZ5r C8ytSz/Gur5xDFDsNoT+dQ== 0001144204-09-000692.txt : 20090107 0001144204-09-000692.hdr.sgml : 20090107 20090107144121 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-09-000692 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090101 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20090107 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090107 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NEOMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001022701 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 363680347 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21743 FILM NUMBER: 09512780 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: CORPORATE CENTER II,SUITE 500 STREET 2: TWO CONCOURSE PARKWAY CITY: ATLANTA, STATE: GA ZIP: 30328 BUSINESS PHONE: 678-638-0460 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: CORPORATE CENTER II,SUITE 500 STREET 2: TWO CONCOURSE PARKWAY CITY: ATLANTA, STATE: GA ZIP: 30328 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DEVSYS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960911 8-K 1 v136402_8k.htm Unassociated Document
 

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:  January 1, 2009
 
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 

Delaware
0-21743
36-3680347
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


Two Concourse Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA
30328
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
   
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(678) 638-0460
   

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former 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:
 
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
Effective January 1, 2009 (the “Effective Date”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Laura Marriott to serve as a member of the Board until the next annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders or until her successor is duly elected, qualified and seated.  Ms. Marriott had recently served as President of the Mobile Marketing Association (“MMA”) since July 15, 2005 and prior to that, she served as Director of Marketing for Intrado, Inc. from April 1, 2003 through July 14, 2005.  Effective January 1, 2009 Ms. Marriott became President Emeritus and a member of the Board of Advisors of the MMA.
 
In addition to the standard compensation and benefits offered to non-executive Board members (including, without limitation, a retainer amount equal to $16,000 per annum plus $4,000 per quarterly and annual meeting), the Company granted Ms. Marriott options to purchase Five Million (5,000,000) shares of the Company’s common stock at the fair market value price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant (which such price shall not be less than par), one quarter of which shall vest on each anniversary of the Effective Date commencing on January 1, 2010 over four (4) years.
 
The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Marriott, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(a)           Not applicable.

(b)           Not applicable.

(c)           Not applicable.

(d)           Exhibit No. Description:

EXHIBIT
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
Provided herewith

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
January 7, 2009 
NEOMEDIA TECHNOLGIES, INC.
  
       
 
By:
/s/ Michael W. Zima   
    Name:  Michael W. Zima   
   
Its:        Chief Financial Officer 
  
       
 
 
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LAURA MARRIOTT JOINS NEOMEDIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Former Mobile Marketing Association President Brings Invaluable Expertise as Company Positions for Growth

ATLANTA, Georgia, January 7, 2009 – NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), the global leader in camera-initiated transactions for mobile devices, today announced that Laura Marriott, former president of the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) (www.mmaglobal.com), has joined its Board of Directors. Marriott brings a wealth of expertise in mobile marketing to NeoMedia that will contribute to the company’s growth and help strengthen its leadership position as a provider of 2D barcode scanning solutions, enabling new revenue opportunities for brand agencies, mobile operators and handset manufacturers.

As a board member, Marriott will bring an unrivaled knowledge of mobile marketing to help NeoMedia clear obstacles to market development and establish best practices for sustainable growth.

“I am a strong believer that the 2D mobile barcode industry is at a tipping point and I am excited to be joining NeoMedia at such an important time,” said Laura Marriott.  “Advertisers have a ground breaking opportunity ahead of them as 2D mobile barcoding becomes ubiquitous, enabling powerful, easy to use new forms of customer interaction never experienced through traditional media.”

“We are honored to have such a prestigious mobile marketing authority as Laura join our Board,” said Iain McCready, CEO of NeoMedia Technologies. “With her proven track record of leadership, dedication and the ability to create and execute on programs with measurable results, Laura’s contribution will help to position NeoMedia at the forefront of this exciting industry as it gears up for rapid growth.”

Laura Marriott served as president of the MMA, where she led the global association in its charter to drive the adoption of the mobile channel for marketing purposes. During her tenure, the MMA membership experienced astounding growth, established global headquarters and regional chapters throughout the world, and developed guidelines for the industry. Earlier this year, Marriott was named one of the industry’s Top 10 Women in Wireless by FierceMarkets. Marriott has more than seventeen years of experience in the high-tech industry in the areas of business development, product management and marketing.
 
About NeoMedia Technologies
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM) is the global leader in mobile barcode scanning solutions. Our technology allows mobile devices with cameras to read 1D and 2D barcodes and provide “one click” access to mobile content.  Combining this technology with advanced analytics and reporting capabilities revolutionizes the way advertisers market to mobile consumers. NeoMedia provides the infrastructure to make 2D camera barcode scanning and its associated commerce easy, universal, and reliable – worldwide.

The company’s mobile phone technology, NeoReader, reads and transmits data from  1-D, and 2-D barcodes to its intended destination. Our Code Management and Code Clearinghouse platforms create, connect, record, and transmit the transactions embedded in the 1-D and 2-D barcodes, like web-URLs, text messages (SMS), and telephone calls, ubiquitously and reliably. NeoMedia provides the industrial and carrier-grade infrastructure to enable reliable, scalable, and billable commerce. NeoMedia was founded in 1989, and is based in Atlanta, USA. It currently has 30 active patents spanning 13 countries, with 29 additional patents pending.
 
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
 
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