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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): November 29, 2005
SkillSoft Public Limited Company
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Republic of Ireland 0-25674 None
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(State or Other Juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of Incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
107 Northeastern Boulevard
Nashua, New Hampshire 03062
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (603) 324-3000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On November 29, 2005, the Board of Directors of SkillSoft Public Limited
Company (the "Company") amended the Declaration of Subscription Rights dated as
of October 4, 1998, as amended, of the Company (the "Rights Plan") to change the
Final Expiration Date of the Rights Plan from October 4, 2008 to November 30,
2005. As a result of such amendment, the Rights Plan terminated as of November
30, 2005.
ITEM 3.03. MATERIAL MODIFICATION TO RIGHTS OF SECURITYHOLDERS
The disclosure under Item 1.01 above is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
4.1 Third Amendment dated November 29, 2005 to Declaration of
Subscription Rights dated October 4, 1998
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.
SkillSoft Public Limited Company
Date: December 1, 2005 By: /s/ Thomas J. McDonald
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Thomas J. McDonald
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
4.1 Third Amendment dated November 29, 2005 to Declaration of
Subscription Rights dated October 4, 1998