UNITED STATES
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): February 26, 2015
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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13-3362547 |
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601 Merritt 7
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(Address of principal executive offices)
(203) 810-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Departure of a Director
On February 26, 2015, Michael F. DiChristina, a member of the FactSet Research Systems Inc. Board of Directors, passed away at the age of 52. Mr. DiChristina joined FactSet in 1986 as a Software Engineer and served as the company’s Director of Software Engineering from 1990 to 1999. In 2000, Mr. DiChristina assumed the role of President and Chief Operating Officer until stepping down from active company management on October 1, 2009. He had been a member of FactSet’s Board of Directors since 2000. At the time of his passing, Mr. DiChristina did not own any FactSet securities.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the matter described under Item 5.02 above is attached hereto and furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
Press Release of FactSet Research Systems Inc., dated February 27, 2015 |
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.
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FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC. (Registrant) | ||
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Date: February 27, 2015 |
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/s/ Maurizio Nicolelli |
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Maurizio Nicolelli | ||
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release of the Registrant, dated February 27, 2015 |
Exhibit 99.1
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FactSet Board Member and Former President and COO Michael DiChristina Passes Away
February 27, 2015 (Norwalk, CT) – Michael F. DiChristina, Board Member and former President and COO of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), passed away yesterday.
DiChristina, whose career spanned 29 years at FactSet, ably led the firm through several technology transitions as FactSet grew to become a leading provider of financial analytics and data to the global investment community. After his retirement, Mr. DiChristina continued to inspire technologists at FactSet by supporting internal events such as the annual Hackathon.
“Mike was a generous leader. His passion for innovation inspired all of us,” said Philip Hadley, CEO of FactSet. “His ongoing vision, to take advantage of the advances in software, hardware, and communications technologies to enhance our clients’ workflows, continues to drive our culture. He was intellectually curious in a wide range of areas. Mike’s imprint on our company, our products, and our culture through his focus on diversity and inclusiveness cannot be overstated. He will be greatly missed.”
Mr. DiChristina joined FactSet in 1986 as a Software Engineer and served as the company’s Director of Software Engineering from 1990 to 1999. He then held the title of President and Chief Operating Officer until 2009, when he retired from active company management. Mr. DiChristina had been a member of FactSet’s Board of Directors since 2000.
Prior to joining FactSet, Mr. DiChristina worked as a software engineer at Morgan Stanley & Co. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
About FactSet
FactSet, a global provider of financial information and analytics, helps the world’s best investment professionals outperform. More than 55,000 users stay ahead of global market trends, access extensive company and industry intelligence, and monitor performance with FactSet’s desktop analytics, mobile applications, and comprehensive data feeds. The Company has been included in FORTUNE's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, the United Kingdom’s Great Places to Work and France’s Best Workplaces. FactSet is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS). Learn more at www.factset.com, and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/factset.
Contact:
Rachel R. Stern
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
203.810.1000
FactSet Research Systems Inc. 601 Merritt 7 3rd floor Norwalk, CT 06851 T 203.810.1000 F 203.810.1001