Form 8-K Filing

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 3, 2012 


Limelight Networks
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

001-33508

20-1677033
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)



222 South Mill Avenue, 8th Floor
Tempe, AZ

85281
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (602) 850-5000



Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 3, 2012, Limelight Networks, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 and certain other information. The full text of this press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

During the first quarter, the Company completed its initial repurchase program. On May 3, 2012, the Company announced its plans to commence a new repurchase program. The Board approved the repurchase of up to $15 million of the Company's common stock.

Reference is made to the news release attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number

Description

99.1

Limelight Networks, Inc. Press Release dated May 3, 2012 (furnished herewith).


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.

    Limelight Networks
(Registrant)


May 3, 2012
(Date)
  /s/   PHILIP C. MAYNARD
Philip C. Maynard
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

Description

99.1

Limelight Networks, Inc. Press Release dated May 3, 2012 (furnished herewith).