SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 1995 ---------------------- SunGard/(R)/ Data Systems Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 7379 51-0267091 (State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.) 1285 Drummers Lane, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 341-8700 ------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name and former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events ------------ See press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- (a) Financial Statements. None. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated October 19, 1995. 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. Date: October 20, 1995 SUNGARD DATA SYSTEMS INC. By: /s/ Michael J. Ruane ------------------------ Michael J. Ruane Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit Page - ------- ---- 99.1 Press Release dated October 19, 1995.