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): November 4, 2004
ELECTRONIC CLEARING HOUSE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 0-15245 93-0946274
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
730 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA 93010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (805) 419-8700
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(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
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ITEM 5.02 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On November 9, 2004, Electronic Clearing House, Inc. (the "Company") issued
a press release announcing the appointment of Steven Smith as its new Chief
Information Officer as of November 4, 2004.
Mr. Smith succeeded Alex Seltzer, the Company's Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Information Officer, with respect to information technology duties
previously performed by Mr. Seltzer, and joined the Company as a result of Mr.
Seltzer's decision to pursue other business interests. Mr. Seltzer will continue
providing services to the Company through December 31, 2004, the effective date
of his resignation. The Company currently does not anticipate hiring a new Chief
Operating Officer.
This Current Report on Form 8-K is intended to fulfill the Company's
requirements under Item 5.02(b) of Form 8-K that will arise on December 31,
2004, the effective date of Mr. Seltzer's resignation.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated November 9, 2004, announcing the
appointment of the Company's new Chief Information Officer.
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.
ELECTRONIC CLEARING HOUSE, INC.
(Registrant)
By: \s\ Alice Cheung
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Alice L. Cheung, Treasurer &
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 9, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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99.1 Press Release dated November 9, 2004, announcing the
appointment of the Company's new Chief Information Officer.