-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VN/lIY1sP1DvHHGQOcB3HnDOBnswZ5V49VLY7La76QO4vtUge0QDV/4OT6thPWuR Pw2XrWhJ1EhPkzoxkAIG1g== 0000898822-06-000975.txt : 20060815 0000898822-06-000975.hdr.sgml : 20060815 20060815145201 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000898822-06-000975 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060814 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060815 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060815 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000083588 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 310421120 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10147 FILM NUMBER: 061034807 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE REYNOLDS WAY CITY: DAYTON STATE: OH ZIP: 45430 BUSINESS PHONE: 9374852000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P.O. BOX 2608 CITY: DAYTON STATE: OH ZIP: 45401 8-K 1 form8k.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): AUGUST 14, 2006 THE REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS COMPANY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER) OHIO 1-10147 31-04211 - ---------------------------- ------------------------ -------------- (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) (IRS EMPLOYER OF INCORPORATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION ONE REYNOLDS WAY, DAYTON, OHIO 45430 - ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (937) 485-2000 NOT APPLICABLE ----------------------------------- (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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [X] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS. On August 14, 2006, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. (d) Exhibits. EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release SIGNATURE 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. Dated: August 15, 2006 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company By: /s/ Robert S. Guttman ------------------------------ Name: Robert S. Guttman Title: VP, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release EX-99.1 2 release.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 [REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS LOGO] [UCS LOGO] NEWS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIN O'NEILL TO BE CEO OF REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS FOLLOWING MERGER WITH UCS COMBINED COMPANY TO OFFER BOTH ERA(R) AND POWER(R) AS PART OF THE REYNOLDSYSTEM(TM) DAYTON, OHIO, AUGUST 14, 2006 -The Reynolds and Reynolds Company (NYSE:REY) and Universal Computer Systems, Inc. (UCS), today announced that Fin O'Neill will be Reynolds' chief executive officer following its merger with UCS. "There is no question as to who will be the boss: our customers," O'Neill said. "I am eager to show Reynolds' customers that Reynolds will continue to be Reynolds. I am delighted to lead the combined company and to continue to deliver on the Reynolds brand promise of having a singular focus on customer needs. "Reynolds will continue to give its customers choices. No one will be forced to change systems. We'll offer the choice of the UCS POWER(R) software and the Reynolds ERA(R) software as part of the core REYNOLDSYSTEM(TM). "As the two companies come together, there will be no disruption of service. Customers have my word that their investments will be protected, regardless of their platform. Both the ERA and POWER systems will be sold, installed, supported and enhanced for decades to come for the hundreds of thousands of dealership employees who rely on them," O'Neill said. Reynolds and UCS announced a definitive agreement August 8 to merge their two organizations to create the world's pre-eminent dealer services company. The transaction is subject to approval by Reynolds shareholders and regulatory clearances. The combined company will continue to be named The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, with the products and services of both Reynolds and UCS marketed under the Reynolds brand. The UCS brand will be discontinued. Reynolds will continue to have headquarters and principal operations in Dayton, Ohio. Reynolds expects to schedule a special meeting of its shareholders during the fourth quarter of calendar year 2006 to vote on the transaction. CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements contain forward looking statements, including statements relating to results of operations. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections of future company or industry performance based on management's judgment, beliefs, current trends and market conditions. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, forecasted or implied in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements made by the company may be identified by the use of words such as "will," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and similar expressions. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this document. For example, (1) Reynolds may be unable to obtain shareholder approval required for the transaction; (2) Reynolds may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the transaction, or required regulatory approvals may delay the transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse effect on Reynolds or cause the parties to abandon the transaction; (3) conditions to the closing of 1 the transaction may not be satisfied; (4) Reynolds may be unable to achieve cost reduction and revenue growth plans; (5) the transaction may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; (6) the credit ratings of Reynolds or its subsidiaries may be different from what the parties expect; (7) the businesses of Reynolds may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction; (8) the timing of the initiation, progress or cancellation of significant contracts or arrangements, the mix and timing of services sold in a particular period; and (9) Reynolds may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. These and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied are discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Business section of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. ABOUT REYNOLDS Reynolds and Reynolds (WWW.REYREY.COM) has helped automobile dealers sell cars and take care of customers since 1927. Today, more than 15,000 dealers worldwide rely on Reynolds to help run their dealerships. In the U.S. and Canada, the REYNOLDSYSTEM(TM) combines comprehensive solutions, experienced people and proven practices that drive total dealership performance through a full range of retail Web and customer relationship management solutions, e-learning and consulting services, documents, data management and integration, networking and support and leasing services. Internationally, Reynolds serves dealers in more than 35 countries through a broad range of retailing solutions and consulting services. ABOUT UNIVERSAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS Universal Computer Systems offers a comprehensive solution for the computing and business needs of automobile dealerships. The company is the leader in innovation for dealership computer systems. Throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and into the new millennium, Universal Computer Systems has been the first to introduce many of the dealership software applications available today. As a result of this aggressive software development, Universal Computer Systems meets and exceeds every dealership software need. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT In connection with the proposed transaction, a proxy statement of Reynolds and other materials will be filed with SEC. WE URGE INVESTORS TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THESE OTHER MATERIALS CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REYNOLDS AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement (when available) as well as other filed documents containing information about Reynolds at http://www.sec.gov, SEC's Web site. Free copies of Reynolds' SEC filings are also available on Reynolds' Web site at www.reyrey.com. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION Reynolds and its executive officers and directors and Universal Computer Systems may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Reynolds' shareholders with respect to the proposed transaction. Information regarding the officers and directors of Reynolds is included in its definitive proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting filed with SEC on May 15, 2006. More detailed information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by securities, holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. ### CONTACT INFO: REYNOLDS UNIVERSAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS Mark Feighery Trey Hiers 937.485.8107 713.718.1822 MARK_FEIGHERY@REYREY.COM TREYHIERS@UNIVERSALCOMPUTERSYSTEMS.COM 2 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----