Form 8-K EPIQ SYSTEMS INC For: Sep 09

 

 

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): September 9, 2015

 

 

EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Missouri		001-36633		48-1056429
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

501 Kansas Avenue

Kansas City, Kansas 66105

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(913) 621-9500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 9, 2015, the board of directors of Epiq Systems, Inc. (“Epiq”) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable November 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2015.

On September 9, 2015, Epiq also issued a press release announcing the board of directors’ declaration of the cash dividend. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and in the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by Epiq under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether filed or made before or after the date hereof, except as otherwise expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)	The following item is furnished as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release, dated September 9, 2015, announcing the declaration of a cash 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.

 

				EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: September 9, 2015				By:		/s/ Tom W. Olofson
				Name:		Tom W. Olofson
				Title:		Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Exhibit 99.1

 

Legal Technology Solutions Provider Epiq Systems

Declares $0.09 Quarterly Dividend

Kansas City, KS (September 9, 2015) – Epiq Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIQ), a leading global provider of integrated technology solutions for the legal profession, today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, payable November 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2015.

About Epiq Systems

Epiq Systems is a leading global provider of integrated technology solutions for the legal profession, including electronic discovery, bankruptcy, and class action and mass tort administration. We offer full-service capabilities to support litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Our innovative technology and services, deep subject-matter expertise and global presence spanning 45 countries served from more than 30 locations allow us to provide secure, reliable solutions to the worldwide legal community. Visit us at www.epiqsystems.com.

 

Investor Contacts
Kelly Bailey		Chris Eddy
Epiq Systems		Catalyst Global
913-621-9500		212-924-9800
[email protected]		[email protected]

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