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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): January 4, 2005

CIBER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware   0-23488   38-2046833
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 
 
 
 
 
5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 1400, Greenwood Village, Colorado   80111
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 220-0100

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 8.01. Other Events.

        On January 4, 2005, CIBER, Inc. announced an irrevocable election to settle not less than 30 percent of the principal amount of its $175 million of 2.875% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2023 in cash and not in shares. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Item 9.01. Exhibits.

99.1
Press release dated January 4, 2005.


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, thereunto duly authorized.


 
 
CIBER, Inc.

Date: January 5, 2005
 
By:
 
/s/  DAVID G. DURHAM      
David G. Durham
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer



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