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: August 5, 1998 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) 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) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 28, 1998, the registrant issued a press release announcing that the registrant intends to make a private offering of zero coupon convertible subordinated debentures. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 1. On August 5, 1998, the registrant issued a press release announcing the terms of its private offering of zero coupon convertible subordinated debentures. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 2. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS. Exhibit 1 Aspect Telecommunications Corporation Press Release dated July 28, 1998. Exhibit 2 Aspect Telecommunications Corporation Press Release dated August 5, 1998. -2- 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. ASPECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Date: August 5, 1998 By: /s/ Eric J. Keller ______________________ Eric J. Keller Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer -3- INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Exhibit ------- ------- 1 Press Release (dated July 28, 1998) Regarding Announcement of Offering of Convertible Subordinated Debentures. 2 Press Release (dated August 5, 1998) Regarding the Terms of Offering of Convertible Subordinated Debentures.