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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August 2021 (Report No. 1)

Commission File Number: 000-51694

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1 Azrieli Center, Building A, 4th Floor

26 HaRokmim Street, Holon, Israel 5885849

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒       Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): N/A

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): N/A

Explanatory Note

On August 3, 2021, Perion Network Ltd. (the “Registrant” or “Perion”) issued a press release titled “Perion Delivers 82% Year Over Year Growth in the Second Quarter of 2021; Introduces 2022 Guidance Encouraged by Improved Visibility.” A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 herewith.

The GAAP financial statements tables contained in the press release attached to this report on Form 6-K are incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-254706) and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-133968, 333-152010, 333-171781, 333-188714, 333-192376, 333-193145, 333-203641, 333-208278, 333-216494, 333-237196 and 333-249846).

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, thereunto duly authorized.

PERION NETWORK LTD. By: /s/ Maoz Sigron Name: Maoz Sigron Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 3, 2021

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