-----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, GCj3snSx6L28REguHXQD/jALAN/wkLXcuQHvsnN8rXtps8DwQTgYCDz7IX3FNep4 +uxm48IcIFH+PVDXNPwCXw== 0000950144-97-013183.txt : 19971210 0000950144-97-013183.hdr.sgml : 19971210 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-97-013183 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19971209 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19971209 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MELITA INTERNATIONAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001034956 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS [3661] IRS NUMBER: 581378534 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22317 FILM NUMBER: 97734989 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5051 PEACHTREE CORNERS CITY: NORCROSS STATE: GA ZIP: 30092-2500 BUSINESS PHONE: 7702394000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5051 PEACHTREE CORNERS CIRCLE CITY: NORCROSS STATE: GA ZIP: 30092-2500 8-K 1 MELITA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 1 =============================================================================== 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: December 9, 1997 (Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 1997 MELITA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Company specified in its charter) GEORGIA 0-22317 58-1378534 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization)
5051 PEACHTREE CORNERS CIRCLE NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30092-2500 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (770) 239-4000 (Company's telephone number, including area code) =============================================================================== 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On December 1, 1997, Melita International Corporation announced its President and Chief Operating Officer, J. Neil Smith, will leave his position in January 1998 in order to pursue family and other business opportunities. Until Mr. Smith's successor is appointed, Aleksander Szlam, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Chief Operating Officer. The Company's Board of Directors has engaged the executive search firm of Spencer Stuart to assist in its search for Mr. Smith's replacement. Mr. Smith will remain as a consultant to the Company and will assist in the search for his replacement. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits: Exhibit 99 Press Release -2- 3 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. MELITA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION /s/ Dan K. Lowring ---------------------------------- DAN K. LOWRING Secretary Date: December 8, 1997 -3- 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Page No. 99 Press Release 5 -4- EX-99 2 PRESS RELEASE 1 EXHIBIT 99 MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 12:59 PM EASTERN TIME COMPANY PRESS RELEASE MELITA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES KEY MANAGEMENT CHANGE NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1997--Melita(R) International Corporation (Nasdaq: MELI-news), announced today its President and Chief Operating Officer, J. Neil Smith, will leave his position in January 1998 in order to focus on family and other business interests. In addition, Mr. Smith will step down from Melita's Board of Directors. However, Mr. Smith will serve as a consultant to Melita in 1998 and will assist in the search for his replacement. In making the announcement, Aleksander Szlam, Melita's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Since joining Melita in January 1995, Neil has been instrumental in the Company's development, including taking it through its successful initial public offering. Neil's contributions have put Melita again on the path of sustainable growth based on the momentum built during his tenure. We have attracted and developed a talented management team, solidifying Melita's infrastructure and organization. I am pleased that Neil will remain a consultant to Melita and wish him every success in his future endeavors." Commenting on the transition, J. Neil Smith, said, "Working with Alek and the Melita team over the last three years has been a rewarding experience for me. Leaving the Company at this stage, when it is poised to capitalize on many of the opportunities I have been a part of building, is very difficult. However, I am confident that this is the best time for me to pursue my personal interests. The Company has strong leadership and is imbedded as the leader in call center technology. I will do everything I can to make this transition a seamless one. I wish everyone at Melita the best in continuing to build the Company." While the Company and Mr. Smith complete the transition, Mr. Szlam, Melita's founder, will assume day-to-day responsibilities of President and Chief Operating Officer. Melita's Board of Directors is engaging the executive search firm of Spencer Stuart to assist in its search for Mr. Smith's replacement. About Melita Melita International, which began operations in 1983 and completed its initial public offering in 1997, is a leading provider of customer interaction and call management systems that enable businesses to automate call center activities and enhance their telephony-based customer communication. Melita's worldwide customers include, among others, leading organizations in the financial services, retail, media and communications and service bureau industries. Contact: Mark Adams, Chief Financial Officer Melita International Corporation Voice: 770-239-4586 Fax: 770-239-4445 E-mail: madams@melita.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----