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 (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2001 THE PROFIT RECOVERY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Commission File Number 000-28000 Georgia 58-2213805 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification incorporation) No.) 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Suite 100 North Atlanta, Georgia 30339-8426 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code (770) 779-3900 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) N/A Item 5. Other Events. On October 8, 2001, The Profit Recovery Group International, Inc. ("PRG") issued a press release commenting on its third quarter 2001 outlook. PRG hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated October 8, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2001 2 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 hereunto duly authorized. THE PROFIT RECOVERY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. Date: October 9, 2001 By: /s/ Donald E. Ellis, Jr. ---------------------------------------- Donald E. Ellis, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 3 1403046v1