National Processing 8-K National Processing Reports 27% Increase in Transaction Volume Over Prior Year

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Ex-99.1 Press Release

FORM 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 17, 2001

(Date of report)

NATIONAL PROCESSING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	1-11905	61-1303983
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1231 Durrett Lane, Louisville, Kentucky	40213
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(502) 315-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Item 5. Other Events

On October 17, 2001, the Registrant issued a News Release reporting earnings for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2001.

Reference is made to the News Release, dated October 17, 2001, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro forma Financial Information and Exhibits

     (a)      FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED: None

     (b)      PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION: None

     (c)      EXHIBITS:

               99.1 News Release, dated October 17, 2001

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.

Dated: October 17, 2001 NATIONAL PROCESSING, INC.
(Registrant)
By:/s/ Carlton E. Langer
Name: Carlton E. Langer
Title: Secretary