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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)
January 21, 1998
Software AG Systems, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 54-1167173
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(State or other Jurisdiction (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
11190 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 391-6757
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)
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Software AG Systems, Inc.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On January 12, 1998, the registrant, parent company of Software AG
Americas, Inc. ("SAGA"), consolidated its Operations and Professional Services
segments into one unit reporting to Derek Brigden, Vice President, who
previously headed SAGA's Operations. The Professional Services function
previously reported to Thomas Gorley. Mr. Gorley is no longer with SAGA, having
decided to pursue other opportunities.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
SOFTWARE AG SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: January 19, 1998 By: /s/ Daniel F. Gillis
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Daniel F. Gillis
President and Chief Executive Officer
