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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): August 21, 2000
Mercator Software, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
45 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
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(Address of principal executive offices)
06897
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(Zip Code)
(203) 761-8600
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
No change since last report
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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DELAWARE 0-22667 06-1132156
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 21, 2000, Mercator Software, Inc. issued a press release
incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated August 21, 2000.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
MERCATOR SOFTWARE, INC.
By: /s/ Constance F. Galley
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Name: Constance F. Galley
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 21, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release of the Company dated August 21, 2000.
