8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): April 5. 2007

 


LookSmart, Ltd.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   000-26357   13-3904355

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

625 Second Street, San Francisco, California   94107
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(415) 348-7000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 


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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

LookSmart’s board of directors appointed Jean-Yves Dexmier as a member of the board on April 5, 2007 and the Chair of its Audit Committee. Mr. Dexmier’s initial term as a director will be until the earlier of his resignation, termination, or the annual shareholder meeting in 2009. Mr. Dexmier’s appointment fills the vacancy on the board of directors created by the resignation of Gary A. Wetsel effective November 15, 2006. Mr. Dexmier’s appointment brings the total number of directors of the Company to seven.

Mr. Dexmier served as Chief Executive and Chair of the Board of Agentis Software from 2001 to 2005. He served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officer of Informix Software from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Dexmier also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Octel Corporation from 1995 to 1997. From 1994 to 1995 he served as Chief Financial Officer of Air Liquide Americas and from 1991 to 1994 he served as Chief Financial Officer of Thomson Consumer Electronics U.S.


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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

LookSmart, Ltd.

(Registrant)

By:

 

/s/ John Simonelli

  John Simonelli
  Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 11, 2007