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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 10, 2007 (May 9, 2007)

Date of Report (date of Earliest Event Reported)

 

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NEWTEK BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

(Exact Name of Company as Specified in its Charter)

 

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NEW YORK		001-16123		11-3504638
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1440 Broadway, 17^th floor, New York, NY 10018

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(212) 356-9500

(Company’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)

 

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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits), including statements regarding Newtek’s beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the future, may be “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, intensified competition, operating problems and their impact on revenues and profit margins, anticipated future business strategies and financial performance, anticipated future number of customers, business prospects, legislative developments and similar matters. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions which could cause Newtek’s actual results to differ from management’s current expectations are contained in Newtek’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Newtek undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this filing.

 

ITEM 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 9, 2007, Newtek Business Services issued a press release entitled “Newtek Business Services Reports First Quarter 2007 Beats Guidance in Three Key Operating Segments.”

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Newtek Business Services also posted a PowerPoint™ presentation dated May 9, 2007 on its website referenced in the press release entitled “2007 First Quarter Shareholder Conference Call.” A copy of the PowerPoint™ presentation is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.

 

ITEM 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

 

 

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

		NEWTEK BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
Date: May 10, 2007		/s/ Barry Sloane
		Barry Sloane
		Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT NUMBER		DESCRIPTION
99.1		Press Release dated May 9, 2007 issued by Newtek Business Services, Inc. entitled “Newtek Business Services Reports First Quarter 2007 Beats Guidance in Three Key Operating Segments.”
99.2		PowerPoint™ presentation dated May 9, 2007 entitled “2007 First Quarter Shareholder Conference Call.”

 

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