UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 21, 2004
COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-49796 74-3032373
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
6600 Wall Street, 36695
Mobile, Alabama (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(251) 639-8100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 21, 2004, Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. ("CPSI") issued a
press release announcing financial information for its fiscal third quarter and
nine months ended September 30, 2004. The press release is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 21, 2004
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.
COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ David A. Dye
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David A. Dye
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: October 21, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 21, 2004 *
* This exhibit is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission by
inclusion herein.