SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of October 19, 2004 Total System Services, Inc. |
Georgia | 1-10254 | 58-1493818 |
(State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1600 First Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901 (706) 649-2267 ———————————————————————— Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
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Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. | |||
On October 19, 2004, Total System Services, Inc. ("Registrant") issued a press release and will hold an investor call and webcast to disclose financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The press release and Supplemental Information for use at this investor call are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. | ||||
Item 5.03 | Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On October 19, 2004, the Board of Directors of Registrant amended Article III, Section 15 of its bylaws to increase the retirement age of directors from age 70 to age 72. The amended bylaws are attached as Exhibit 3.1. | |||
Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. See Item 2.02 above. | |||
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |||
(c) | Exhibits | |||
3.1 - | Bylaws, as amended | |||
99.1 - | Registrant's press release dated October 19, 2004 | |||
99.2 - | Supplemental Information prepared for use with the press release |
Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC ("Registrant") | |
Dated:October 19, 2004 | By:/s/ Kathleen Moates |
Kathleen Moates Senior Deputy General Counsel | |
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