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
December 9, 2003
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Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Total System Services, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in its Charter)
Georgia 1-10254 58-1493818
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(State of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification
Number)
1600 First Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(706) 649-2267
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On December 9, 2003, Total System Services, Inc. ("TSYS") announced: (1)
the election of Philip W. Tomlinson as Chief Executive Officer; (2) the election
of M. Troy Woods as President and Chief Operating Officer; and (3) that Richard
W. Ussery will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of TSYS.
Signature
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.
("Registrant")
Dated: December 9, 2003 By:/s/ Kathleen Moates
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Kathleen Moates
Senior Deputy General Counsel
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