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): October 10, 2003 INFORTE CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-29239 36-3909334 -------- --------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.) 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code: (312) 540-0900 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 12. Results of Operation and Financial Condition -------------------------------------------- On October 10, 2003, Inforte Corp. issued a release regarding earnings for the third quarter of 2003. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K (Results of Operation and Financial Condition). 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 hereunto duly authorized. INFORTE CORP. October 10, 2003 By: /s/ Nick Padgett -------------------------------------- Nick Padgett Chief Financial Officer 2 EXHIBIT INDEX No. Description of Exhibit 99 Press Release