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 and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: October 27, 2012

(Date of earliest event reported)

AGILYSYS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	000-5734	34-0907152
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

425 Walnut Street, Suite 1800, Cincinnati, Ohio	45202
(Address of principal executive offices)	(ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 810-7800

N/A

(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:

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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 October 27, 2012, the Board of Directors of Agilysys, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Robert R. Ellis, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to the additional office of Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Ellis, 39, joined the Company in October 2011 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Effective with his new appointment, Mr. Ellis’ annual salary will be increased to $300,000, and his fiscal year annual incentive opportunity will be increased to 75% of his base salary.

The Company issued a press release on November 8, 2012 announcing the appointment of Mr. Ellis as Chief Operating Officer, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated November 8, 2012.

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.

AGILYSYS, INC.
By:	/s/ Kyle C. Badger
	Kyle C. Badger Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: November 9, 2012

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Agilysys, Inc. Press Release dated November 8, 2012.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Agilysys Promotes Robert R. Ellis to Chief Operating Officer

ATLANTA — Nov. 8, 2012 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced the promotion of Robert R. ‘Robb’ Ellis to chief operating officer of the company, effective immediately.

Ellis has served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Agilysys since October 2011 and will remain in that role. His additional responsibilities as chief operating officer will include driving financial improvements in the company’s services, support and operations and leading customer satisfaction initiatives. He will continue to report to James H. Dennedy, president and chief executive officer of Agilysys.

“Robb’s background and expertise, particularly as they relate to the hospitality and retail markets, make him uniquely qualified for the position of chief operating officer of Agilysys,” commented Dennedy. “We continue to make improvements in the company’s business model and leadership to optimize operations in a way to support our personnel, improve service to our customers and deliver greater value to our shareholders. Robb brings a unique perspective to the job, and I look forward to his continued contributions to the business.”

Prior to working at Agilysys, Ellis was with Radiant Systems, joining the company as corporate controller and later managing a global team as vice president of accounting and financial operations. He began his career with Arthur Andersen and also has worked with Deloitte Consulting. Ellis holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pa. and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

About Agilysys Agilysys is a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries. The company specializes in market-leading point-of-sale, property management, inventory and procurement, and mobile and wireless solutions that are designed to streamline operations, improve efficiency and enhance the consumer’s experience. Agilysys serves casinos, resorts, hotels, foodservice venues, stadiums, cruise lines, grocery stores, convenience stores, general and specialty retail businesses and partners. Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.

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PR Contact:

Beth McClure, Agilysys, 805-692-6356, beth.mcclure@agilysys.com