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):

November 12, 2015

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-33508	20-1677033
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

222 South Mill Avenue, 8^th Floor

Tempe, AZ 85281

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

(602) 850-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Limelight Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that Pete Perrone has informed the Company of his intent to resign his duties as the Chief Financial Officer, effective December 4, 2015 (the “Separation Date”). Pursuant to the transition agreement more fully described herein, Mr. Perrone will continue to assist with the transition of his responsibilities and will consult with the Company until the earliest to occur of (i) June 30, 2016, (ii) the date Mr. Perrone commences full-time employment with any third party, or (iii) the date the transition agreement is terminated due to a breach. Sajid Malhotra, Limelight’s Chief Strategy Officer, has been named interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 4, 2015, until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is named.

In connection with Mr. Perrone’s resignation, on November 17, 2015, the Company and Mr. Perrone entered into a transition agreement. Pursuant to its terms, following Mr. Perrone’s resignation, he will serve as a consultant through June 2016 (the “Consulting Period”). In this role, Mr. Perrone will remain a Service Provider as defined in the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. In consideration, subject to compliance with any and all prerequisites expressly set forth in the transition agreement, (i) any previously granted equity scheduled to vest during the Consulting Period will continue to vest, provided that Mr. Perrone remain a Service Provider through each such vesting date(s), and (ii) Mr. Perrone is eligible the actual earned cash incentive, if any, payable to him for the current year, pro-rated to the Separation Date, such amounts to be paid at the same time as similar bonus payments are made to the Company’s other executive officers.

The foregoing description of the transition agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the transition agreement.

Mr. Malhotra joined the Company in April 2014 as the Senior Vice President in charge of strategy, facilities, investor relations and procurement. He was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer in June 2015. Mr. Malhotra holds a B.S. and a M.B.A. from Pace University.

In connection with Mr. Malhotra’s transition to interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Malhotra’s annual salary will increase to $300,000 effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Malhotra will also receive an equity grant at a fixed value of $100,000 on December 1, 2015, split evenly between stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”). The value of the stock options will be determined using a Black-Scholes valuation method and the value of RSUs will be determined using the Company’s fair market value, each on the date of grant. Subject to the provisions of the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan or Mr. Malhotra’s employment agreement, one-third (1/3^rd) of the RSUs will vest on December 1, 2016, one-twelfth (1/12^th) of the RSUs will vest on March 1, 2017, and an additional one-twelfth (1/12^th) will vest on the first day of each June, September, December and March thereafter until all of the RSUs have vested, provided Mr. Malhotra continues to be a Service Provider through each such vesting date. One-third (1/3^rd) of the shares subject to the stock option will vest on December 1, 2016, and one-thirty-sixth (1/36^th) of the stock options will vest on the 1^st day of January, 2017 and on the 1^st day of each month thereafter until all of the stock options have vested (three years), provided Mr. Malhotra continues to be a Service Provider through each such vesting date.

The press release issued by the Company on November 18, 2015 announcing the Chief Financial Officer transition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Limelight Networks, Inc. Press Release dated November 18, 2015 (furnished herewith).

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.

		LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
Dated: November 18, 2015	By:	/s/ Michael DiSanto
		Michael DiSanto SVP, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer & Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1	Limelight Networks, Inc. Press Release dated November 18, 2015 (furnished herewith).

EX-99.1

Limelight Announces Chief Financial Officer Pete Perrone to Step Down

Sajid Malhotra Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer

TEMPE, Ariz. November 18, 2015 - Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW) a global leader in digital content delivery, today announced that Pete Perrone has informed the company of his intent to resign his duties as chief financial officer effective December 4, 2015. Limelight’s Board of Directors will conduct a search for a new CFO. Sajid Malhotra, Limelight’s chief strategy officer, has been named interim CFO, effective December 4, 2015, until a permanent CFO is named.

Commenting on the departure, Limelight’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Lento said, “In his capacity as the CFO and as a Board member prior to that, Pete made significant contributions to the turnaround and growth of Limelight. The employees, the Board of Directors, and I would like to thank Pete and wish him well in his future.” He added, “I am extremely confident in the depth and strength of the finance team and in Sajid’s ability to lead the finance organization during this transition.Pete’s departure is unrelated to the recent developments in the Akamai lawsuit and to the financial performance of the business. We are leaving the fourth quarter and full year 2016 guidance unchanged.”

“For the past 9 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a great team that is focused on the success of Limelight. I’m particularly proud of the finance team that is in place today. I believe Limelight is well positioned to capture and expand its share of the market opportunity. I wish Limelight every success, now and in the future,” said Perrone.

Mr. Malhotra joined the company in April 2014 as the senior vice president in charge of strategy, facilities, investor relations and procurement. He was promoted to chief strategy officer in June 2015. Mr. Malhotra holds a B.S. and a M.B.A. from Pace University.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, among others, statements regarding our expectations of future performance and the growth of our business. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. The potential risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results predicted include, among other things, reduction of demand for our services from new or existing customers, unforeseen changes in our hiring patterns, and experiencing expenses that exceed our expectations. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is contained in our SEC filings, including our most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly under the heading “Risk Factors.” Copies of these filings are available online on our investor relations website at investors.limelightnetworks.com and on the SEC website at www.SEC.gov. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of November 3, 2015, and we undertake no duty to update this information in light of new information or future events, unless required by law.

About Limelight

Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW), a global leader in digital content delivery, empowers customers to better engage online audiences by enabling them to securely manage and globally deliver digital content, on any device. The company’s award winning Limelight Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of content delivery technology and services that helps organizations secure digital content, deliver exceptional multi-screen experiences, improve brand awareness, drive revenue, and enhance customer relationships — all while reducing costs.  For more information, please visit www.limelight.com, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and be sure to visit Limelight Connect.”

Copyright (C) 2015 Limelight Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT:

Limelight Networks, Inc.

Sajid Malhotra, 602-850-5778

ir@llnw.com