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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: December 9, 1997
(Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 1997
MELITA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Company specified in its charter)
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GEORGIA 0-22317 58-1378534
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
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5051 PEACHTREE CORNERS CIRCLE
NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30092-2500
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(770) 239-4000
(Company's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 1, 1997, Melita International Corporation announced its
President and Chief Operating Officer, J. Neil Smith, will leave his position
in January 1998 in order to pursue family and other business opportunities.
Until Mr. Smith's successor is appointed, Aleksander Szlam, the Company's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Chief Operating Officer. The
Company's Board of Directors has engaged the executive search firm of Spencer
Stuart to assist in its search for Mr. Smith's replacement. Mr. Smith will
remain as a consultant to the Company and will assist in the search for his
replacement.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99 Press Release
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
MELITA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
/s/ Dan K. Lowring
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DAN K. LOWRING
Secretary
Date: December 8, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Page No.
99 Press Release 5
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EXHIBIT 99
MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 12:59 PM EASTERN TIME
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE
MELITA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES KEY MANAGEMENT CHANGE
NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1997--Melita(R) International
Corporation (Nasdaq: MELI-news), announced today its President and Chief
Operating Officer, J. Neil Smith, will leave his position in January 1998 in
order to focus on family and other business interests. In addition, Mr. Smith
will step down from Melita's Board of Directors. However, Mr. Smith will serve
as a consultant to Melita in 1998 and will assist in the search for his
replacement.
In making the announcement, Aleksander Szlam, Melita's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, said, "Since joining Melita in January 1995, Neil has been
instrumental in the Company's development, including taking it through its
successful initial public offering. Neil's contributions have put Melita again
on the path of sustainable growth based on the momentum built during his
tenure. We have attracted and developed a talented management team,
solidifying Melita's infrastructure and organization. I am pleased that Neil
will remain a consultant to Melita and wish him every success in his future
endeavors."
Commenting on the transition, J. Neil Smith, said, "Working with Alek and the
Melita team over the last three years has been a rewarding experience for me.
Leaving the Company at this stage, when it is poised to capitalize on many of
the opportunities I have been a part of building, is very difficult. However,
I am confident that this is the best time for me to pursue my personal
interests. The Company has strong leadership and is imbedded as the leader in
call center technology. I will do everything I can to make this transition a
seamless one. I wish everyone at Melita the best in continuing to build the
Company."
While the Company and Mr. Smith complete the transition, Mr. Szlam, Melita's
founder, will assume day-to-day responsibilities of President and Chief
Operating Officer. Melita's Board of Directors is engaging the executive
search firm of Spencer Stuart to assist in its search for Mr. Smith's
replacement.
About Melita
Melita International, which began operations in 1983 and completed its initial
public offering in 1997, is a leading provider of customer interaction and call
management systems that enable businesses to automate call center activities
and enhance their telephony-based customer communication. Melita's worldwide
customers include, among others, leading organizations in the financial
services, retail, media and communications and service bureau industries.
Contact:
Mark Adams, Chief Financial Officer
Melita International Corporation
Voice: 770-239-4586
Fax: 770-239-4445
E-mail: [email protected]
