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): February 25, 2009
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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04-2739697 |
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200 Wheeler Road, Burlington, Massachusetts |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 221-6400
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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 February 25, 2009, we announced that, effective February 26, 2009, Bradley T. Miller would be stepping down as our senior vice president and chief financial officer. While serving in this role, Mr. Miller has performed the functions of our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.
We have initiated a search for a new chief financial officer. During the transition period from February 26, 2009 until our appointment of a new chief financial officer, Mark E. Fusco, our president and chief executive officer, will fulfill the functions of our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.
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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.
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Date: February 25, 2009 |
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/s/ Frederic G. Hammond |
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Frederic G. Hammond |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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