Smart Online, Inc. (Form: 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):   September 28, 2007

Smart Online, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-32634 95-4439334
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
2530 Meridian Parkway, 2nd Floor, Durham, North Carolina   27713
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   919-765-5000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 28, 2007, Smart Online, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has consented to the entry of a final judgment that settles the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") investigation previously disclosed by the Company. The final judgment permanently enjoins the Company and its officers, employees, and agents from violating the federal securities laws in connection with any future offers, purchases, and sales of securities. No fines or other monetary sanctions were levied against the Company.

The SEC's investigation related to possible manipulative conduct occurring in the market for the Company's stock. The Company’s September 28, 2007 press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press release, dated September 28, 2007, issued by the Company.






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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.

         
    Smart Online, Inc.
          
October 3, 2007   By:   /s/ David E. Colburn
       
        Name: David E. Colburn
        Title: President and CEO


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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1
  Press release, dated September 28, 2007, issued by the Company.