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): July 15, 2004
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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04-2739697 |
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Ten Canal Park, Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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02141 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 949-1000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 15, 2004, we issued a press release with respect to recent developments in our proceedings with the Federal Trade Commission. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESSES ACQUIRED
Not applicable.
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
(c) EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release issued by Aspen Technology, Inc. on July 15, 2004.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: July 15, 2004 |
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/s/ Charles F. Kane |
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Charles F. Kane |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Aspen Technology, Inc. on July 15, 2004. |
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