8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

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                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): OCTOBER 23, 2006

                        THE REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS COMPANY
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               (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)

        OHIO                         1-10147                   31-04211
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION   (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)     (IRS EMPLOYER
     OF INCORPORATION)                                    IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)

              ONE REYNOLDS WAY, DAYTON, OHIO                     45430
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          (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)            (ZIP CODE)

       REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (937) 485-2000


                                 NOT APPLICABLE

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          (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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       (17 CFR 230.425)

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       (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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       Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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       Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






ITEM 8.01         OTHER EVENTS.

     On October 23, 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:  October 23, 2006             The Reynolds and Reynolds Company


                                      By:     /s/ Joyce Murty
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                                      Name:   Joyce Murty
                                      Title:  Assistant General Counsel and
                                              Director of Corporate Ethics and
                                              Compliance








                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER            DESCRIPTION

99.1                      Press Release

EX-99.1

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[REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS LOGO]                                              NEWS
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               REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE MERGER
                        WITH UNIVERSAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS

DAYTON, OHIO, OCTOBER 23, 2006 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company (NYSE:REY)
announced that its shareholders approved the company's merger agreement with
Universal Computer Systems, Inc., at a special meeting of shareholders held
today at company headquarters.

Based on preliminary results announced at the meeting, more than 87 percent of
the outstanding combined shares of Class A Common stock and Class B Common stock
that were eligible to vote were voted in favor of the transaction.

Completion of the transaction, which remains subject to customary closing
conditions as described in the merger agreement, is expected to occur at the end
of the week.

As announced on August 8, 2006, under the terms of the merger
agreement, holders of Reynolds' Class A common stock will receive $40 per share
in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.8 billion, including the
assumption of Reynolds' debt.

The 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. Reynolds will continue to have headquarters and principal operations in
Dayton, Ohio.

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)
conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied; (2) Reynolds
may be unable to achieve cost reduction and revenue growth plans; (3) the
transaction may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; (4) the
credit ratings of Reynolds or its subsidiaries may be different from what the
parties expect; (5) the businesses of Reynolds may suffer as a result of
uncertainty surrounding the transaction; (6) 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 (7) 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.


MEDIA CONTACT:

Mark Feighery
937.485.8107
mark_feighery@reyrey.com