FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2001
GENESYS S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
L'Acropole, 954-980 avenue Jean Mermoz, 34000 Montpellier
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______________
[Genesys Conferencing Logo] [SONY Logo]
Sony Selects Genesys Conferencing to Offer
Sony-Branded Conferencing Services in Europe
Montpellier, France - August 28, 2001 - Genesys Conferencing (Euronext: 3955 and
Nasdaq: GNSY), the world's leading conferencing specialist, and Sony, a leading
manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology
products, announced today the signing of a pan-European contract covering the
supply of Genesys Conferencing solutions to Sony, as well as the distribution by
Sony of Genesys Conferencing automated audio, video and web conferencing
services under the Sony brand in Europe.
A shared vision for global excellence
Sony has a vision of becoming a complete global solutions provider, and a key
step in this strategy is the addition of conferencing services to its portfolio
later this year.
Genesys Conferencing was selected from among 23 vendors to provide Sony with
high-quality conferencing solutions. The addition of Sony to Genesys
Conferencing's client list underscores the fact that Genesys Conferencing's full
range of conferencing services and unique global coverage ideally positions the
Group to win major contracts with multinationals.
Under this agreement, Genesys Conferencing will start rolling out
videoconferencing services, followed by audio and web conferencing solutions in
October, for Sony's internal use. In parallel, Sony has agreed to distribute
TeleMeeting, Genesys' automated audio conferencing service, multi-point
videoconferencing and PowerShare, Genesys' award-winning web collaboration
solution, to its client portfolio in Europe. Ultimately, Sony intends to deliver
these services worldwide.
With global reach and local support in 17 countries across Europe, North America
and Asia-Pacific, Genesys Conferencing can easily provide training and
assistance to Sony sales teams worldwide.
"We have chosen Genesys Conferencing because it offers an excellent range of
top-quality conferencing services. In particular, Genesys Conferencing has more
local people across the globe than any other conferencing company," said Nick
Deen, Marketing Manager for Sony.
Francois Legros, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesys Conferencing,
confirmed this partnership is in line with the Group's strategy to deliver
cutting-edge group communications solutions to multinationals. "Genesys
Conferencing's global presence and comprehensive, technologically advanced
portfolio of virtual group communications services enable the Group to provide a
one-stop conferencing shop to multinationals around the globe. The fact that
Sony chose us as its conferencing provider and trusts us to handle conferencing
services on its behalf confirms that Genesys Conferencing is perceived as the
standard for multinationals, eager not only to serve present needs, but also
ready to anticipate future ones."
* PowerShare received the "Best Web Conferencing Service" award from CNET in
2001.
About Genesys Conferencing
Founded in 1986, Genesys Conferencing is a global communications specialist,
providing practical and innovative real-time collaborative and managed event
services. Working in a rapidly growing market and enjoying unique world-wide
coverage as a result of its geographic expansion policy, Genesys Conferencing
has established its advanced technology in 17 countries throughout Europe, Asia
Pacific and the United States. Genesys Conferencing's ordinary shares are listed
on the Nouveau Marche in Paris (Euronext: 3955) and its ADSs are listed on the
Nasdaq National Stock Market (Nasdaq: GNSY). www.genesys.com
Press & Investor Relations
Pierre SCHWICH Marine BRUN
EVP, Audit, Financial Planning
& Investor Relations Financial Communication
Tel: +33 4 99 13 27 67 Tel: + 33 4 99 13 25 17
pierre.schwich@genesys.com investor@genesys.com
Florence CATEL Paul JOYAL
Press Relations - Corporate Press Relations North America
Tel: +33 4 99 13 27 49 Tel: +1 781-761-6200
florence.catel@genesys.com paul.joyal@genesys.com
About Sony
Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology
products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music,
pictures, games and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to become a
leading broadband network company in the 21st century. In Europe Sony recorded
consolidated annual sales of EUR 13.52 billion for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2001, based on a year-end exchange rate of Yen 109 to the EUR. Sony is the
leading supplier of videoconferencing technology world-wide - more than 70 per
cent of all videoconferencing systems sold incorporate Sony components.
Innovations include integrated graphics, built-in multipoint videoconferencing
and direct control of additional peripherals, such as cameras, scanners and
printers.
For more information, please contact Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe:
Sandy Bergkamp
PR Officer Sony
Amsterdam, Phone: +31 20 44 99 303
Amsterdam, Fax: +31 20 44 99 333
sandy.bergkamp@sonybpe.com
www.sonyvideoconference.com or www.sonybiz.net
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 29, 2001
GENESYS SA
By: /s/ Pierre Schwich
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Name: Pierre Schwich
Title: Chief Financial Officer