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) June 25, 2004 (June 24, 2004) INVESTOOLS INC. Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter DELAWARE 0-31226 76-0685039 State of Incorporation or (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Organization Number) 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 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure On June 24, 2004, INVESTools Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may acquire up to 3.5 million shares of its outstanding common stock over a two year period. Purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in block purchases or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated June 24, 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: June 25, 2004