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 6, 2011

Progress Software Corporation

Commission file number: 0-19417

Massachusetts		04-2746201
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)		identification no.)

14 Oak Park
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(781) 280-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Section 2 — Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On September 6, 2011, Progress Software Corporation issued a press release announcing preliminary financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

	99.1			Press release dated September 6, 2011.

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.

Date: September 6, 2011		Progress Software Corporation
		By:		/s/ Charles F. Wagner   Charles F. Wagner, Jr.
				Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer