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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2008 |
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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0-21571 |
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13-3906555 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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622 Third Avenue |
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New York, NY |
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10017 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 351-7000 |
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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. |
(d) On January 31, 2008, Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr. (U.S. Navy, Retired) accepted his appointment to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”). The Board determined that Admiral Giambastiani qualifies as an “independent director” under the requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. Marketplace Rules. There were no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which Admiral Giambastiani was appointed as a director, and there are no related party transactions between the Company and Admiral Giambastiani. Admiral Giambastiani has not at this time been appointed to any committee of the Board.
A copy of the press release, dated February 4, 2008, announcing the appointment of Admiral Giambastiani to the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated February 4, 2008.
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.
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Timothy T. Yates |
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Timothy T. Yates |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: February 4, 2008 |
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