================================================================================ 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): MARCH 26, 2002 MRO SOFTWARE, INC. ------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) MASSACHUSETTS 0-23852 04-2448516 ------------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 100 CROSBY DRIVE, BEDFORD, MA 01730 ----------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (781) 280-2000 ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. Preliminary Earnings Announcement - --------------------------------- On March 26, 2002, the Company announced that its preliminary results for the quarter ending March 31, 2002 indicated that the Company's revenue for such quarter was expected to fall significantly below the Company's previously articulated guidance. A copy of the Company's press release dated March 26, 2002 is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto. EXHIBITS ITEM 7. EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT - ------ ---------------------- 99 Press Release issued by MRO Software, Inc. on March 26, 2002 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. Date: March 27, 2002 MRO SOFTWARE, INC. /s/ Craig Newfield -------------------------------------- By: Craig Newfield Title: V.P., General Counsel & Clerk EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT - ------ ---------------------- 99 Press Release issued by MRO Software, Inc. on March 26, 2002