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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 10, 1998
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AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia 0-12456 58-1098795
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S.Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
470 East Paces Ferry Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
404/261-4381
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Exhibit Index on Page 3
Item 5. Other Events.
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See attached Exhibit 99.1 for a copy of a press release announcing the
acquisition of a majority of ownership interest in New Generation
Computing, Inc., a Florida corporation.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibit:
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99.1 Press Release dated July 13, 1998.
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.
AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: July 14, 1998 By: /s/ Vincent C. Klinges
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Name and Title: Vincent C. Klinges,
Principal Accounting Officer and Acting
Principal Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release dated July 13, 1998. 4
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