0001171843-19-002523.txt : 20190422 0001171843-19-002523.hdr.sgml : 20190422 20190422061013 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-19-002523 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20190422 FILED AS OF DATE: 20190422 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20190422 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INTERNET INITIATIVE JAPAN INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001090633 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC. [7370] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30204 FILM NUMBER: 19758593 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IIDABASHI GRAND BLOOM STREET 2: 2-10-2 FUJIMI, CHIYODA-KU CITY: TOKYO STATE: M0 ZIP: 102-0071 BUSINESS PHONE: 011-813-5205-6500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: IIDABASHI GRAND BLOOM STREET 2: 2-10-2 FUJIMI, CHIYODA-KU CITY: TOKYO STATE: M0 ZIP: 102-0071 6-K 1 f6k_042219.htm FORM 6-K EdgarFiling

Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of April 2019
Commission File Number: 0-30204

Internet Initiative Japan Inc.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

Iidabashi Grand Bloom, 2-10-2 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071, Japan 

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
 Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):_  

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):_  

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [   ]      No  [ X ]

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-         


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

 Date

Description

 

 

 

99.1

April 22, 2019

Notice Regarding Effectiveness of Delisting of American Depositary Shares from the NASDAQ Exchange


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.

  Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
   
   
  
Date: April 22, 2019 By: /s/ Koichi Suzuki                            
  Koichi Suzuki
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director
  
EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm PRESS RELEASE EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

Notice Regarding Effectiveness of Delisting of  American Depositary Shares from the NASDAQ Exchange

TOKYO, April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (“IIJ”) announced that, further to its announcement “Notice Regarding the Scheduled Delisting of American Depositary Shares from the NASDAQ Exchange” on April 1, 2019, IIJ has filed Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“the SEC”) for delisting from the NASDAQ exchange (“NASDAQ”) and deregistration from the SEC on April 11, 2019 (Eastern Time in the U.S.), and the delisting of IIJ’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) from the NASDAQ became effective on April 22. With the effectiveness of delisting, today, IIJ will file Form 15F with the SEC to terminate its disclosure obligations under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

  1. Effective Date of Delisting from the NASDAQ (Eastern Time in the U.S.)
    April 22, 2019   
  1. After Delisting
    Even after delisting its ADSs from the NASDAQ, IIJ intends to maintain its American Depositary Receipt Program in the U.S. through a depositary bank; therefore, IIJ anticipates that its ADSs should continue to be traded in the U.S. on the over-the-counter market. Regarding IIJ’s ticker symbol for the U.S. over-the counter market, IIJ is notified it would be “IIJIY.” Same as now, a depositary bank will continue to handle conversion from ADS to our ordinary share traded in the Tokyo Stock Exchange which will still be available through the conversion ratio and process such as cash dividend payment.

    While IIJ’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act (including the obligation to file annual reports on Form 20-F) should be terminated, IIJ will continue to disclose financial statements and other information as translation in English on its IR website in a timely manner to ensure that its overseas shareholders and investors should continue to have appropriate information about IIJ.
  1. Termination of Registration with the SEC
    Termination of registration of IIJ’s ADSs with the SEC is expected to become effective on July 10, 90 days after the filing of Form 25. IIJ’s disclosure obligations under the Exchange Act will be suspended after IIJ’s filing of Form 15F and termination of such obligations is expected to become effective on July 21, 90 days after the filing of Form 15F.

    In the case that the SEC requests an extended review, objects to the delisting or for other reasons, the anticipated effective dates may change.
  1. Stock Exchange on which IIJ Maintains its Listings
    Tokyo Stock Exchange
  1. Contact Information for Inquiries regarding IIJ’s ADSs
 Name of Depositary Bank
The Bank of New York Mellon (U.S.)
Depositary Receipts
 Phone1-888-269-2377 (U.S. toll free)
  1-201-680-6825 (International.)
  (Available Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, U.S. Eastern Time.)
 Websitewww.adrbnymellon.com
  www.mybnymdr.com
 Mailshrrelations@cpushareownerservices.com
 Note: Those holding ADRs directly with the depositary bank may contact the above mentioned BNY Mellon Depositary Receipts with their account number for identification purposes. Those holding ADRs through other means such as brokers should contact such brokers with questions.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006.

For inquiries, contact:
IIJ Investor Relations  Tel: +81-3-5205-6500  E-mail: ir@iij.ad.jp  URL: https://www.iij.ad.jp/en/ir