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 9, 2003 AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia 0-12456 58-1098795 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 470 East Paces Ferry Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404)261-4381 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of American Software, Inc., dated December 9, 2003, reporting American Software, Inc.'s Board of Directors' declaration of dividend. Item 7(c). Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of American Software, Inc., dated December 9, 2003, reporting American Software, Inc.'s Board of Directors' declaration of dividend. 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. AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC. (REGISTRANT) Date: December 9, 2003 By: /s/ Vincent C. Klinges ---------------------------- Vincent C. Klinges Chief Financial Officer Exhibit Index Exhibit No. ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of American Software, Inc., dated December 9, 2003, reporting American Software, Inc.'s Board of Directors' declaration of dividend.