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): November 13, 2003 --------------- RENTRAK CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Oregon (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-15159 (SEC File Number) 93-0780536 (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 1 Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) The following exhibit is included with this report: 99.1 Press release issued November 13, 2003, announcing results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2003. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 13, 2003, the registrant issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2003. This discussion, as well as the press release included as Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 2 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: November 14, 2003 By: /s/ Mark L. Thoenes ----------------------- Mark L. Thoenes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release issued November 13, 2003, announcing results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2003. 4