================================================================================ FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of DECEMBER 2004 THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC. (Translation of registrant's name into English) 120 Randall Drive Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2V 1C6 (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [_] Form 40-F [X] ----- ----- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes [_] No [X] ----- ----- [If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-__________.] ================================================================================ Exhibit Index on Page 4 Page 1 of 4 The attached QUARTERLY REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS regarding the results for the fiscal 2005 third quarter ended October 31, 2004 was mailed by the Company to shareholders on or about December 10, 2004, and is filed herewithin as Exhibit I. Exhibit Index on Page 4 Page 2 of 4 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, thereunto duly authorized. THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC. (Registrant) Date: December 10, 2004 By: /s/ J. Scott Pagan ------------------------------- Name: J. Scott Pagan Title: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Exhibit Index on Page 4 Page 3 of 4 EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- I Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter Report to Shareholders. Exhibit Index on Page 4 Page 4 of 4