U.S. 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): March 20, 2006
NEOMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-21743 36-3680347
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
2201 Second Street, Suite 600,
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
(Address of Principal Executive (Zip Code)
Offices)
(239) - 337-3434
(Registrant's Telephone
Number, including Area Code)
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
Promissory Note
On February 16, 2006, NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. ("NeoMedia) signed a
non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") to acquire HipCricket, Inc.
("HipCricket") of Essex, CT (www.hipcricket.com) in exchange for $500,000 cash
and $4,000,000 of NeoMedia common stock (see form 8-K as filed on February 17,
2006).
On March 20, 2006, NeoMedia loaned HipCricket the principal amount of
$250,000 in the form of an unsecured promissory note (the "Note"). The Note
accrues interest at a rate of 8% per annum. The Note will be applied toward the
cash portion of the purchase price upon signing of a definitive purchase
agreement for the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of HipCricket by
NeoMedia, as contemplated the LOI. In the event the acquisition is not
consummated, the Note will become due 90 days after termination of the LOI. In
the event the LOI is terminated and the Note is not repaid within 90 days of
such cancellation, the Note will convert into shares of HipCricket common stock.
HipCricket is a leading mobile marketing firm that provides innovative,
custom solutions to broadcasters and brand marketers. Today, HipCricket works
with five of the top 10 radio groups in the U.S. as well as with some 40 major
brand marketers. HipCricket combines senior marketing expertise with
state-of-the-art mobile and event marketing technologies to offer clients
unprecedented interactivity with their consumers, viewers, listeners or
customers on a one-to-one personal level.
The Note is attached hereto as Exhibit 16.1.
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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.
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: March 21, 2006 By: /s/ Charles T. Jensen
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Charles T. Jensen, President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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16.1 Promissory Note
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