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): August 16, 2004 --------------- 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 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 16, 2004, Rentrak Corporation ("Rentrak") issued a press release (the "earnings release") announcing its financial results for its fiscal 2005 first quarter ended June 30, 2004. This discussion, as well as the earnings release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, 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. Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated August 16, 2004. 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: August 16, 2004 By: /s/ Mark L. Thoenes ------------------------------- Mark L. Thoenes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer