j2global_8k.htm
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 2, 2011
 
j2 Global Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 0-25965 51-0371142
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)

6922 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 500
Los Angeles, California 90028
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
(323) 860-9200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 2.02 and 7.01. Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On August 2, 2011, j2 Global Communications, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. In the press release, j2 Global also announced that it is increasing its fiscal 2011 financial estimates as follows: Non-GAAP revenues from $335 to $345 million and Non-GAAP EPS of $2.46 to $2.56. The foregoing guidance excludes, where applicable, between $9 and $11 million of share-based compensation expense, between $4 and $6 million of transition-related costs and the impact of a Q1 2011 one-time, non-cash, change in estimate of deferred revenues. In addition, the press release announces that on August 1, 2011, j2 Global’s Board of Directors approved the initiation of quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders. A quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share will be paid on September 19, 2011 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 2, 2011. Future dividends will be subject to Board of Directors approval. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
 
Also on August 2, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, j2 Global hosted its second quarter 2011 earnings conference call and Webcast. Via the Webcast, j2 Global presented portions of its August 2, 2011 Investor Presentation, which contains a summary of j2 Global's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011; increased financial guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011; information relating to the above-referenced quarterly cash dividend; and certain other financial and operating information regarding j2 Global. A copy of this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.
 
NOTE: This information is being furnished under both Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits        
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
99.1   Press Release dated August 2, 2011.
99.2   August 2, 2011 Investor Presentation.

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.
 
  j2 Global Communications, Inc.
  (Registrant)
   
Date: August 2, 2011 By:       /s/ Jeffrey D. Adelman
          Jeffrey D. Adelman
      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit         
Number   Description
99.1   Press Release dated August 2, 2011.
99.2   August 2, 2011 Investor Presentation.

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