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) JULY 24, 1998 GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC. --------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) CALIFORNIA 000-22605 94-3120525 ---------------------------- ----------- ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1155 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94103 --------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (415) 437-1100 -------------- NONE -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 24, 1998, the registrant announced in a press release that Michael J. McCloskey, its Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President International has been elected President and that Gregory Shenkman will be leaving his position as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. A copy of the press release issued in connection with this announcement is incorporated herein by reference and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. None. EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated July 24, 1998. 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 thereunto duly authorized. GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC. DATE: July 29, 1998 By: /s/ Michael J. McCloskey ------------------------ Name: Michael J. McCloskey Title: President 2 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated July 24, 1998. 3