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 Earliest Event Reported: October 29, 2002 USDATA Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 000-25936 75-2405152 ------------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 2435 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (972) 680-9700 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On October 29, 2002, USDATA Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("USDATA"), issued a press release announcing management and board of directors changes. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. 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, thereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 29, 2002 USDATA CORPORATION By: /s/ Jennifer P. Dooley ---------------------------------- Name: Jennifer P. Dooley Title: Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Document ----------- -------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2002