Form 8-K -- TSA Restructuring -- 10-07-05



 
UNITED STATES
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: October 5, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)

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TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
0-25346
47-0772104
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


224 South 108th Avenue,
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(402) 334-5101
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On October 5, 2005, Transaction Systems Architects, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a restructuring of its organization, effective immediately, combining its three business units into one operating unit under the ACI Worldwide name. In examining the Company’s market, opportunities and organization, it was decided that creating a single operating unit provides the Company with the best opportunities for focus, operating efficiency and strategic acquisition integration. The Company anticipates that the restructuring will be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2006. As a result of this restructuring, the Company currently expects restructuring charges of approximately $1.2 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, with an additional $2.1 million to $2.8 million during fiscal 2006. These estimated restructuring charges consist of termination benefits of $1.6 to $1.7 million; office establishment and/or relocation, along with employee hiring and/or relocation, charges of $1.4 million to $1.8 million; and other charges of $0.3 million to $0.5 million. Substantially all of the aforementioned restructuring charges would result in future cash expenditures. The Company also announced that Dennis D. Jorgensen, President of the IntraNet Worldwide business unit, will be retiring coincident with the restructuring.

A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 5.02. Departure, Election, or Appointment of Directors or Officers.

The information set forth under Item 2.05 is incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 -- Press Release dated October 5, 2005.



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.


 
TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS, INC.
 
Date: October 7, 2005
By:
/s/ Dennis P. Byrnes
   
Dennis P. Byrnes
Senior Vice President






EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No.
 
Description
     
Exhibit 99.1
 
Press Release dated October 5, 2005.