On May 4, 2017, Blucora, Inc. (the Company) announced its
financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Copies of
the press release and a supplemental investor presentation are
furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange
Commission as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto.

The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures as that
term is defined in Regulation G. The press release also includes
the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and
presented in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States (GAAP), information reconciling the
non-GAAP financial measures to the GAAP financial measures, and a
discussion of the reasons why the Companys management believes
that presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides
useful information to investors regarding the Companys financial
condition and results of operations. The non-GAAP financial
information presented therein should be considered in addition
to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures
calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities and Litigation
Reform Act

This report contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may
differ significantly from managements expectations due to various
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: risks
associated with the Companys strategic transformation and the
successful execution of its strategic initiatives, operating
plans and marketing strategies; general economic, political,
industry, and market conditions; the Companys ability to attract
and retain productive advisors; the Companys ability to
successfully make technology enhancements and introduce new
products and services; information technology and cybersecurity
risks; the effect of current, pending and future legislation,
regulation and regulatory actions, such as the new Department of
Labor rule and any changes in tax laws; dependence on third
parties to distribute products and services; litigation risks;
the Companys ability to hire, retain and motivate key employees;
the Companys ability to protect its intellectual property; and
financing risks, including risks related to the Companys existing
debt obligations and the closing of its proposed credit facility.
A more detailed description of these and certain other factors
that could affect actual results is included in the Companys
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
this report.