-----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, BGBDmMUQC3UNYsCX7M2r/oEnFxjGQ22Y4ezaF3jC08A1SMiRIa/Vmol7VIXtiHYh edD51FgcqutxbynWqXXyIA== 0001104659-06-081488.txt : 20061214 0001104659-06-081488.hdr.sgml : 20061214 20061214134832 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-06-081488 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061212 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20061214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20061214 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THOMAS GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000900017 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES [8742] IRS NUMBER: 720843540 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22010 FILM NUMBER: 061276456 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5221 N OCONNOR BLVD STE 500 CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75039 BUSINESS PHONE: 9728693400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5221 N OCONNOR SUITE 500 CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75039 8-K 1 a06-25790_18k.htm CURRENT REPORT OF MATERIAL EVENTS OR CORPORATE CHANGES

 

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):             December 12, 2006

 

 

Thomas Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

0-22010

 

72-0843540

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification

incorporation)

 

 

 

No.)

 

 

 

5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Suite 500

 

 

Irving, Texas

 

75039

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code:  (972) 869-3400

 

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:

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o            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 December 12, 2006, Thomas Group’s Board of Directors amended its annual dividend policy to increase the annual dividend to $0.40 per share from the $0.30 per share approved on June 20, 2006.  The amended annual dividend will be paid quarterly at a rate of $0.10 per share.  On December 12, 2006, Thomas Group’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend under the amended dividend policy.  The record date for the fourth quarter 2006 cash dividend of $0.10 per share under the amended dividend plan is December 29, 2006, and the payment date for that dividend is January 12, 2007.  Payment of future cash dividends under the policy will be at the discretion of the Company’s board of directors after taking into account various factors, including the Company’s financial condition, operating results, and current and anticipated cash needs.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit to the Current Report of Form 8-K is not being filed, but is being furnished pursuant to Item 9.01:

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

99.1

 

Press Release issued December 14, 2006 entitled“Thomas Group Announces Increase in Annual Dividend Policy and Fourth Quarter Cash 2006 Dividend.”

 

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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.

 

 

 

Thomas Group, Inc.

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

December 14, 2006

 

By:

 

/s/ James T. Taylor

 

 

 

 

 

 

James T. Taylor,

 

 

 

 

 

 

President & Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

The following exhibit to this current report on Form 8-K is not being filed but are being furnished pursuant to Item 9.01:

Exhibit Number

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release issued December 14, 2006 entitled “Thomas Group Announces Increase in Annual Dividend Policy and Fourth Quarter Cash 2006 Dividend.”

 

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EX-99.1 2 a06-25790_1ex99d1.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

International Headquarters

 

 

 

 

5221 North O’Connor Blvd.

 

 

 

 

Suite 500

 

 

 

News Release

Irving, Texas 75039

 

 

 

 

Phone: 972.869.3400

 

 

 

 

Fax: 972.443.1701

 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact :

 

Jim Taylor, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

972-869-3400

 

 

jtaylor@thomasgroup.com

 

Thomas Group Announces Increase in Annual Dividend Policy and Fourth Quarter Cash 2006 Dividend

Irving, Texas, December 14, 2006 Thomas Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM:TGIS) today announced that it has increased its annual cash dividend to $0.40 on each outstanding share of common stock. The annual dividend will be payable quarterly at a rate of $0.10 per common share.  On December 12, 2006, Thomas Group’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share payable on January 12, 2007 to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2006.

“We continue to be confident in our ability to deliver measurable returns to our clients and to effectively contain cost within our own Company. Our confidence is evidenced by this second increase in twelve months to our annual dividend policy,” remarked Jim Taylor, CEO.

The annual cash dividend policy and the payment of future cash dividends under the policy are subject to the continuing determination by the board of directors that the policy remains in the best interests of Thomas Group’s shareholders and compliance with laws applicable to the declaration and payment of cash dividends.

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Thomas Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM:TGIS) is an international, publicly traded professional services firm specializing in operational improvements. Thomas Group’s unique brand of process improvement and performance management services enable businesses to enhance operations, improve productivity and quality, reduce costs, generate cash and drive higher profitability. Known as The Results Company(SM), Thomas Group creates and implements customized improvement strategies for sustained performance improvements in all facets of the business enterprise. Thomas Group has offices in Dallas, Detroit, and Hong Kong. For additional information on Thomas Group, Inc., please go to www.thomasgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act:

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical are “forward looking” statements, which should be considered as subject to the many uncertainties that exist in the Company’s operations and business environment.  These uncertainties, which include economic and business conditions that may impact clients and the Company’s performance-oriented fees, timing of contracts and revenue recognition, competitive and cost factors, and the like, are set forth in the Company’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.  Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward looking statements.

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