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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 19, 1999
Software AG Systems, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 001-13609 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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Effective January 4, 1999, Alan I. Croll was appointed Vice President,
Services of Software AG Systems, Inc. ("SAGS") and SAGA SOFTWARE, Inc. (formerly
Software AG Americas, Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of SAGS.
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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, 1999 By: /s/ Katherine E. Butler
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Katherine E. Butler
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
