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
May 4, 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
Registrants 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
On May 4, 2018, Mr. Sanjay Baskaran informed Blucora, Inc. (the Company) that he will be stepping down as the President of TaxAct for personal reasons effective immediately. Mr. Baskaran has agreed to remain with the Company to assist with the transition of this role through August 1, 2018. The terms of Mr. Baskarans transition and separation from the Company are under discussion. TaxAct provides digital do-it-yourself tax preparation solutions for consumers and small business owners and preparation software for tax professionals through TaxAct, Inc. and its subsidiary, which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company.
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: May 9, 2018
BLUCORA, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Ann J. Bruder | |
Ann J. Bruder | ||
Chief Legal Officer |