SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D) of
The Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 18, 2001
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SunGard(R) Data Systems Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-12989 51-0267091
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1285 Drummers Lane, Wayne Pennsylvania 19087
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 341-8700
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(Former Name and Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events
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On October 18, 2001, SunGard Data Systems Inc. announced results for
the quarter ended September 30, 2001 and revised its outlook for the full-year
2001. See press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(a) Financial Statements.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2001
SIGNATURE
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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.
Date: October 19, 2001
SUNGARD DATA SYSTEMS INC.
By: /s/ Michael J. Ruane
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Michael J. Ruane
Senior Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2001