UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2001
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TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25346 47-0772104
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
224 South 108th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68154
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(402) 334-5101
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 1, 2001, the registrant issued a news release announcing that it has
initiated an external search for a new chief executive officer due to the
resignation of Mr. William E. Fisher, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer, from both of his positions. Mr. Larry G. Fendley, a current Board
member, assumed the role of interim CEO during an executive search period,
effective May 1, 2001. Mr. Gregory J. Duman, also a current Board member, was
appointed as Chairman of the Board.
On May 9, 2001, the registrant issued a news release announcing that Mr.
David C. Russell, President, resigned his position and will be leaving the
company.
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.
TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS, INC.
Dated: May 15, 2001 By: /s/ DWIGHT G. HANSON
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Dwight G. Hanson
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Senior Vice President