1 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 January 15, 1997 ----------------- ASPECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 0-18391 (Commission File Number) California 94-2974062 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1730 Fox Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2312 (Address of principal executive offices, with zip code) (408) 325-2200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 15, 1997, Aspect Telecommunications Corporation, a California corporation (the "Company") announced its earnings and results of operations for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1996. Further details regarding this announcement are contained in the Company's press release dated January 15, 1997 attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS. Exhibit 99 Aspect Telecommunications Corporation Press Release dated January 15, 1997. -2- 3 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. ASPECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Date: January 15, 1997 By: /s/ ERIC J. KELLER ------------------------ Eric J. Keller Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) -3- 4 ASPECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION INDEX TO EXHIBITS Sequential Page Exhibit Number Description Number - -------------- ----------- --------------- 99 Press Release dated January 15, 1997 -4-