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 20, 1999 _________________ 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 incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 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) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 20, 1999 Aspect Telecommunications Corporation, a California corporation (the "Company") announced its earnings and results of operations for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Further details regarding this announcement are contained in the Company's press release dated January 20, 1999 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 20, 1999. 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 /s/ Eric J. Keller Date: February 2, 1999 By: _________________________ Eric J. Keller Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) ASPECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION -------------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated January 20, 1999