UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 17, 2006
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in charter)
Oregon
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 0-15159 | 93-0780536 |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| One Airport Center 7700 N.E. Ambassador Place Portland, Oregon |
97220 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(503) 284-7581
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On August 17, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Rentrak Corporation (“Rentrak”) approved an increase in the annual base salary level of Paul A. Rosenbaum, Rentrak’s Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, to $475,000, an increase of $25,000. The increase is effective as of August 15, 2006. The Compensation Committee approved the new salary level after review of individual performance, company performance, and Rentrak’s economic prospects.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| RENTRAK CORPORATION | |
Dated: September 18, 2006 |
By: /s/ Mark L. Thoenes |
| Mark L. Thoenes Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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