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): November 15, 2001
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SUNGARD(R) DATA SYSTEMS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-12989 51-0267091
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File 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
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(Former Name and Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
On November 15, 2001, SunGard Data Systems Inc. completed the
acquisition of the availability solutions assets of Comdisco, Inc. The
acquisition included Comdisco's U.S.-based availability solutions
business, as well as its professional services organization, Web
hosting unit, and related operations in the United Kingdom and France.
The total purchase price was $850 million in cash, of which $450
million was funded with new bank debt. The price includes approximately
$25 million paid for working capital received in excess of agreed-upon
levels .
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release announcing the acquisition,
and attached as Exhibit 99.2 is a press release announcing preliminary
guidance for the acquired business.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements.
It is impracticable to provide the required financial statements
for the acquired business at the time of this Report. Pursuant to
Item 7(a)(4), the registrant will file the required financial
statements as soon as practicable but not later than January 29,
2001.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
It is impracticable to provide the required pro forma financial
information at the time of this Report. Pursuant to Item 7(b)(2),
the registrant will file the required pro forma financial
information as soon as practicable but not later than January 29,
2001.
(c) Exhibits.
2.1: Acquisition Agreement between SunGard Data Systems Inc. and
Comdisco, Inc., dated effective as of July 15, 2001 and
executed as of October 12, 2001.
99.1: Press Release dated November 15, 2001.
99.2: Press Release dated November 19, 2001.
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: November 30, 2001
SUNGARD DATA SYSTEMS INC.
By: /s/ Richard C. Tarbox
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Richard C. Tarbox
Senior Vice President-
Corporate Development
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
2.1 Acquisition Agreement between SunGard Data Systems Inc. and Comdisco,
Inc., dated effective as of July 15, 2001 and executed as of October
12, 2001.
99.1 Press Release dated November 15, 2001.
99.2 Press Release dated November 19, 2001.