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) January 6, 2004

JDA Software Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	0-27876	86-0787377
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14400 N. 87th Street, Scottsdale, AZ	85260-3649
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (480) 308-3000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
	Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 6, 2004

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 6, 2004, JDA Software Group, Inc. (“JDA”) announced certain of its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 by issuing a press release. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit No. 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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.

	JDA Software Group, Inc.
Date: January 6, 2004	By:	/s/ Kristen L. Magnuson
		Kristen L. Magnuson
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 6, 2004

EX-99.1 3 p68638exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

JDA Software Group, Inc.
NEWS RELEASE JDA Investor Relations Contacts:
Lawrence Delaney, Jr., The Berlin Group
Tel: 714-734-5000; larry@berlingroup.com
Kristen L. Magnuson, Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer, JDA Software Group, Inc.
Tel: 480-308-3000

JDA Software Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results

     Scottsdale, Ariz. — January 6, 2004 — JDA® Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: JDAS) today announced preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. Based on unaudited results, JDA anticipates total revenues of approximately $55 million, and software revenues of approximately $16.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2003, compared to total revenues of $53.3 million and software revenues of $18.0 million, in fourth quarter 2002. The company expects to report GAAP net income per share of approximately $0.00 to $0.01 for the fourth quarter 2003, compared to net income of $0.03 per share for the fourth quarter 2002. These anticipated results are preliminary and based on partial information and management assumptions. The Company plans to announce its final results for the quarter on January 20, 2004, and will remain in a quiet period until then. The company stated that it did not close a number of deals that had been anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2003. None of such deals were lost to competitors. Sequential regional performance was mixed, with the Americas up slightly from the third quarter 2003, while Europe and Asia Pacific were both down substantially compared to third quarter 2003.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

     JDA plans to report its actual financial results for the fourth quarter 2003, on January 20, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. EST and hold its regularly scheduled conference call at approximately 4:45 pm EST. To participate in the call, dial 1-800-921-9431 (United States) or 1-973-935-8505 (International) and ask the operator for the “JDA Fourth Quarter 2003 Earnings.” A replay of the conference call will begin January 20, 2004 at 9:00 pm EST and will end on February 3, 2004 at 12:00 am EST. Callers can hear the replay by dialing 1-877-519-4471 (United States) or 1-973-341-3080 (International) using access code 4359768.

ABOUT JDA SOFTWARE

     With more than 4,600 retail, manufacturing and wholesale clients in 60 countries, JDA Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: JDAS) is a global leader in delivering integrated software and professional services for the retail demand chain. By capitalizing on its market position and financial strength, JDA commits significant resources to advancing JDA Portfolio, its suite of merchandising, POS, analytic and collaborative solutions that improve revenues, efficiency and customer focus. Founded in 1985, JDA is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and employs more than 1,200 associates operating from 31 offices in major cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more details, visit www.jda.com, call 1-800-479-RETAIL (7382) or email info@jda.com.

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JDA Announces Q2003 Preliminary Earnings

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     This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (i) our disclosure of anticipated operating results for the fourth quarter of 2003, including total revenues, software revenues, and net income per share; and (ii) any implication that we eventually will close the customer deals that we believe slipped from the fourth quarter 2003 to a subsequent quarter. The occurrence of future events may involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (a) our preliminary fourth quarter 2003 operating results may change once we complete our quarterly accounting; (b) we may not be able to close deals that slipped from fourth quarter 2003, particularly large, complex deals of $1 million or greater; and (c) other risks detailed from time to time in the “Risk Factors” section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. We undertake no obligation to update information in this release.

“JDA” and “JDA Portfolio are trademarks or registered trademarks of JDA Software Group. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name “JDA” is a trademark and/or property of JDA Software Group. All other trade, product, or service names referenced in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders’.

JDA Software Group, Inc.
14400 N. 87th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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