SYNC Synacor Inc

 

 

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): August 26, 2014 (August 25, 2014)

 

 

Synacor, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware		001-33843		16-1542712
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

40 La Riviere Drive, Suite 300, Buffalo, New York		14202
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (716) 853-1362

 

 

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 Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Resignation of Ronald N. Frankel

On August 25, 2014, Ronald N. Frankel announced his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of Synacor, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately. Mr. Frankel’s resignation is not because of a disagreement with the Company, known to an executive officer of the Company, on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

99.1	Press release issued by Synacor, Inc. dated August 26, 2014.

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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.

 

				Synacor, Inc.
Date: August 26, 2014				By:		/s/ William J. Stuart
						William J. Stuart
						Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

 

Synacor Announces Resignation of Ron Frankel from Board of Directors

BUFFALO, NY — (August 26, 2014) — Synacor Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNC) today announced former CEO Ron Frankel has stepped down from the Company’s Board of Directors effective August 25, 2014, having served as a member since 2001. Frankel’s departure signals the next phase of Synacor’s transition under the leadership of newly appointed CEO, Mr. Himesh Bhise, a leading broadband, multiscreen and mobile executive.

About Synacor

Synacor’s white-label platform enables cable, satellite, telecom and consumer electronics companies to deliver TV Everywhere, digital entertainment, cloud-based services and apps to their end-consumers across multiple devices, strengthening those relationships while monetizing the engagement. In addition, Synacor offers digital ad inventory for brands wanting a customized, targeted, programmatic means of reaching their audiences. Synacor (NASDAQ: SYNC) is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with tech hubs in Toronto, Ottawa and Boston, and ad sales offices in New York, Detroit and Los Angeles. For more information, visit synacor.com. All Media. One Place. Any Device.

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Contacts

Investor Contact:

Denise Garcia, MD

ICR

ir@synacor.com

716-362-3309

Press Contact:

Meredith Roth, VP, Corporate Communications

Synacor

mroth@synacor.com

646-380-5141

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