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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): January 19, 2004
Aether Systems, Inc.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Delaware 000-27707 52-2186634
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
11460 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(410) 654-6400
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 15, 2004, Aether System Inc. announced the resignation of
President and Vice Chairman George Davis. A copy of the press release announcing
the resignation of Mr. Davis is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1: Press Release of Aether Systems, Inc., dated January 15, 2004.
SIGNATURES
According 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 on the date set forth below.
AETHER SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ David C. Reymann
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Date: January 19, 2004 By: David C. Reymann
Its: Chief Financial Officer