SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities Act of 1934
AREMISSOFT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 0-25713 |
| 68-0413939 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
| Commission File No. |
| (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) |
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| Identification No.) |
Two Meridian Crossings |
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Minneapolis, MN |
| 55423 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(612) 851-1900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
On March 15, 2002, AremisSoft Corporation (the “Company”) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Bankruptcy Court”). None of the subsidiaries of the Company, including SoftBrands, Inc. have filed, or expect to file, for protection under the Bankruptcy Code.
The Company manages, and will continue to manage, its properties and operate its business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
On March 15, 2002, the Company issued a press release relating to the foregoing, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number |
| Description |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated March 15, 2002 |
99.2 |
| Letter to Shareholders dated March 15, 2002 |
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.
| AREMISSOFT CORPORATION |
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Date: March 15, 2002 | /s/ DAVID G. LATZKE |
| David G. Latzke, |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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