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): DECEMBER 16, 1997 Commission File Number 0-16439 FAIR, ISAAC AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 94-1499887 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 120 North Redwood Drive, San Rafael, California 94903 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 472-2211 ITEM 5. Other Events On December 16, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated December 16, 1997. 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. FAIR, ISAAC AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED DATE: December 16, 1997 By: /s/ PETER L. MCCORKELL --------------------------------- Peter L. McCorkell Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel 2 Exhibit Index To Fair, Isaac and Company, Incorporated Report on Form 8-K dated December 16, 1997 Sequentially Exhibit No. Exhibit Numbered Page - ----------- ------- ------------- 99.1 Press Release dated December 16, 1997. 4 3