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):  December 4, 2003

    ARI Network Services, Inc.    

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin    (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-19608  (Commission File Number)

39-1388360  (IRS Employer Identification No.)

11425 West Lake Park Drive, Suite 900           Milwaukee, Wisconsin           (Address of principal executive offices)

53224  (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (414) 973-4300

Item 12.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 4, 2003, ARI Network Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2003.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Report, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished solely pursuant to Item 12 of this Form 8-K. Consequently, it is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or Securities Act of 1933 if such subsequent filing specifically references this Form 8-K.

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated:  December 4, 2003

ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.

By:  /s/ Brian E. Dearing______________

Brian E. Dearing

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release dated December 4, 2003.