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 8, 2017

The Advisory Board Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	000-33283	52-1468699
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2445 M Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia		20037
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202) 266-5600

Not Applicable

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

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Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 8, 2017, The Advisory Board Company (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the Company’s news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.		Exhibit

99.1		News release of The Advisory Board Company dated November 8, 2017.

SIGNATURE

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.

The Advisory Board Company

Date: November 8, 2017

/s/ Michael T. Kirshbaum

Michael T. Kirshbaum

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

ADVISORY BOARD CO 8-K