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
January 14, 2003
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(Earliest Event Reported)
Total System Services, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in its Charter)
| Georgia | 1-10254 | 58-1493818 | |||||
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On January 14, 2003, Total System Services, Inc. (“Registrant”) issued a press release with respect to its earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002.
A copy of Registrant’s press release regarding the announcement referenced above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and by this reference is hereby incorporated by reference into this Form 8-K and made a part hereof.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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| (a) | Financial Statements - None. | ||
| (b) | Pro Forma Financial Information - None. | ||
| (c) | Exhibits | ||
| 99 - Registrant’s press release, January 14, 2003. | |||
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Signature
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC. | |
| Date: January 14, 2003 | BY: /s/ Kathleen Moates |
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| Kathleen Moates | |
| Senior Deputy General Counsel |
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