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): February 9, 2005
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Tier Technologies, Inc. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
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California |
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000-23195 |
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94-3145844 |
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(IRS Employer |
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10780 Parkridge Boulevard, 4th Floor |
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20191 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (571) 381-1090
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 9, 2005, Tier Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors, Appointment of Principal Officers
On February 9, 2005, the Company announced that it had initiated a formal search for a new chief financial officer. Jeffrey McCandless, the Company’s current chief financial officer, has agreed to remain in that position until his successor is identified. The Company expects that Mr. McCandless will remain with the Company after the new chief financial officer is named and will oversee the Company’s business processing outsourcing business as well as lead its mergers and acquisitions activities.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed: |
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99.1 Press Release, entitled “Tier Reports Fiscal 2005 First Quarter Results,” issued by the Company on February 9, 2005. |
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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.
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TIER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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Date: February 9, 2005 |
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[Name and Title] |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, entitled “Tier Reports Fiscal 2005 First Quarter Results,” issued by the Company on February 9, 2005. |
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