0001068875-18-000060.txt : 20181015 0001068875-18-000060.hdr.sgml : 20181015 20181015171202 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001068875-18-000060 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20181015 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20181015 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20181015 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLUCORA, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001068875 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE SERVICES [6199] IRS NUMBER: 911718107 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-25131 FILM NUMBER: 181122876 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6333 N. STATE HWY 161 STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75038 BUSINESS PHONE: 972-870-6000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6333 N. STATE HWY 161 STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75038 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INFOSPACE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000428 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INFOSPACE COM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980824 8-K 1 form8-kxtrantaylor.htm 8-K Document


 
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
October 15, 2018
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)  
 
BLUCORA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

DELAWARE
000-25131
91-1718107
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6333 North State Highway 161, 6th Floor
Irving, Texas 75038
(Address of principal executive offices)
(972) 870-6000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
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:
o
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o
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o
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o
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 







Item 7.01.        Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 15, 2018, Blucora, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Transient (Tran) Taylor as the Company's Chief Human Resources Officer and an award of an employee inducement incentive grant. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits
Exhibit No.
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
Press release, dated October 15, 2018, issued by Blucora, Inc.
 






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.
Date: October 15, 2018

 
 
BLUCORA, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
By:  /s/ Ann J. Bruder
 
 
Ann J. Bruder
 
 
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary



EX-99.1 2 ex991pressrelease-tayloran.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit
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BLUCORA ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

IRVING, Texas, October 15, 2018 - Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR), a leading provider of tax-smart financial solutions that empower people’s goals, today announced that Transient (Tran) Taylor has joined the company as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Taylor will report to Blucora President and Chief Executive Officer, John Clendening.

Taylor brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role at Blucora, having spent much of his career transforming human resources departments within dynamic, high-growth business environments. He joins Blucora after nearly four years as the Chief Human Resources Officer with Mr.Cooper/Nationstar, six years as Chief People Officer at Travelocity, and three years as the Executive VP of Human Resources at Alliance Data. Taylor’s earlier experience also includes roles with Home Depot, Raytheon Telecommunications and Westinghouse. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from West Virginia University and has served as an active member of the Human Resources Policy Institute and Corporate Leadership Council.
“I’m very pleased to have Tran join our team,” said John Clendening, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blucora. “Tran comes to Blucora with an impressive background and track record of execution in strategic HR initiatives, which will play a critical role as we continue to grow and become a destination company for the best talent in the industry.”
Employee Inducement Equity Grant
On October 15, 2018 when Mr. Taylor joined the Company, he received an award of 4,035 restricted stock units under the Company’s 2016 Inducement Plan, as amended. The restricted stock units will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant. The award was approved by the Compensation Committee and was granted as an inducement to Mr. Taylor entering into employment with the Company in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5653(c)(4).
About Blucora®
Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR) is on the forefront of financial technology, pioneering tax-smart financial solutions that empower people’s goals. Blucora operates through two primary businesses, HD Vest, the No.1 tax-focused broker-dealer with $45 billion in total client assets as of June 30, 2018, and TaxAct, the No. 3 tax preparation software by market share with approximately 4 million consumer and professional users. With integrated tax and wealth management, Blucora is uniquely positioned to provide better long-term outcomes for customers with holistic, tax-advantaged solutions. For more information on Blucora or its businesses, please visit www.blucora.com.
Contact:
Bill Michalek
Blucora Investor Relations
(972) 870-6463
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