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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): March 31, 1998
MAPICS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA 0-18674 04-2711580
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
5775-D GLENRIDGE DRIVE
SUITE 300
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(404) 705-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 30, 1998, MAPICS, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation
("MAPICS-Mass."), and MAPICS, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the "Registrant"),
entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger. Pursuant thereto, on March 31,
1998, MAPICS-Mass. merged with and into the Registrant, with the Registrant
being the sole surviving corporation.
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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.
MAPICS, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
/s/ Martin D. Avallone
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Martin D. Avallone
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: April 2, 1998
