UNITED STATES 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 4, 2004 INVESTOOLS INC. Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter DELAWARE 0-31226 76-0685039 State of Incorporation (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer or Organization Identification No.) 5959 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE LL 250 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77036 Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code (281) 588-9700 Registrant's telephone number, including area code 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: |_| 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)) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2004, INVESTools Inc. (the "Company") reported its results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2004. A copy of the press release issued by the Company concerning the foregoing results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K, including the accompanying exhibit, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated November 4, 2004 Issued by the Company. 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. INVESTOOLS, INC. By:/s/ Paul A. Helbling -------------------- Paul A. Helbling Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 4, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX No. Description --- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated November 4, 2004 Issued by the Company.