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): July 31, 2007
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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0-24786 |
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04-2739697 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission File Number) |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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Ten Canal Park, Cambridge MA |
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02141 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 949-1000
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
On July 31, 2007, Aspen Technology, Inc. issued a press release announcing the settlement of a previously disclosed investigation by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of the Company dated July 31, 2007.
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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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ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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Date: July 31, 2007 |
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/s/ Frederic G. Hammond |
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Frederic G. Hammond |
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Senior Vice President and |
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General Counsel |
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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 31, 2007 |
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