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Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
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):  08/05/2009
 
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  1-11869
 
Delaware
  
13-3362547
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
601 Merritt 7
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(203) 810-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure
 
On August 5, 2009, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing Michael DiChristina will be stepping down from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2009. Michael DiChristina, who has been with FactSet since 1986 and has been in his current role since 1999, will remain on FactSet's Board of Directors.

In addition, the following changes were announced on August 5, 2009:

(1) Peter Walsh, FactSet's Chief Financial Officer since 2005, will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer;

(2) Maurizio Nicolelli, the Company's Comptroller will become the Director of Finance and FactSet's Principal Financial Officer; and

(3) Michael Frankenfield, FactSet's Director of U.S. Investment Management Services has been promoted to Director of Global Sales and will assume responsibility for sales and consulting globally.

 

 

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.
 
           
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
 
 
Date: August 05, 2009
     
By:
 
/s/    Peter G. Walsh
               
Peter G. Walsh
               
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release dated August 5, 2009
FactSet Research Systems Inc

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

601 Merritt 7

Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

203.810.1000 / 203.810.1001 Fax

 

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FactSet's Michael DiChristina to Step Down October 1

Norwalk, Connecticut - August 5, 2009 - FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) (NASDAQ: FDS), a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community, today announced that Michael DiChristina will be stepping down from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2009. DiChristina, who has been with FactSet since 1986 and has been in his current role since 1999, will remain on FactSet's Board of Directors.

Peter Walsh, the Company's Chief Financial Officer since 2005, will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Maurizio Nicolelli, the Company's Comptroller will become the Director of Finance and FactSet's Principal Financial Officer. Additionally, Michael Frankenfield, FactSet's Director of Investment Management, has been promoted to Director of Global Sales.

Phillip A. Hadley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Mike DiChristina and I have worked together at FactSet for more than twenty years. His work ethic and creativity have helped make FactSet a successful player in the financial information industry. Peter Walsh and Mike Frankenfield have been with FactSet for thirteen and twenty years, respectively. I look forward to working closely with them in their expanded roles."

About FactSet

FactSet Research Systems Inc. combines integrated financial information, analytical applications, and client service to enhance the workflow and productivity of the global investment community. The Company, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, was formed in 1978 and now conducts operations along with its affiliates from more than twenty-three locations worldwide, including Boston, New York, Chicago, San Mateo, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Sydney.