SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 6, 2004
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-24786 04-2739697
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Ten Canal Park, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 949-1000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 6, 2004, we issued a press release with respect to recent proceedings in
the Federal Trade Commission's pending complaint against us. 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 BUSINESS ACQUIRED
Not applicable.
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
(c) EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release issued by Aspen Technology, Inc. on July 6, 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.
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Dated: July 6, 2004 By: /s/ Charles F. Kane
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Charles Kane
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Aspen Technology, Inc. on July 6, 2004.