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 12, 2016

JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-14112 (Commission File Number) 43-1128385 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

663 Highway 60, P.O. Box 807

Monett, Missouri 65708

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

(417) 235-6652

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 12, 2016, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (the "Company") announced a transition plan pursuant to which David Foss will be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Foss, age 54, currently serves as President of the Company.

In connection with Mr. Foss's appointment, John F. Prim, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, will resign from his role as Chief Executive Officer and will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Company, effective July 1, 2016.

A copy of the press release issued in connection with the transition plan is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1Press release dated January 12, 2016

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.

JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

(Registrant)

Date: January 12, 2016

By: /s/ Kevin D. Williams  

Kevin D. Williams

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer