INTERLEAF INC /MA/
10-Q, 1996-11-12
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                   FORM 10-Q
                QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
               FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-14713


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                                INTERLEAF, INC.
             (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


         MASSACHUSETTS                                 04-2729042
  (State or other jurisdiction           (I.R.S. employer identification number)
of incorporation or organization)

      62 FOURTH AVENUE, WALTHAM, MA                      02154
(Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

                                 (617) 290-0710
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                Yes _X_   No ___

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

  The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's Common Stock, $.01 par 
value, as of October 31,1996 was 17,459,219.

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements

Consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 1996 and March 31, 1996 . . . . 3

Consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months 
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended 
September 30, 1996 and 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes to consolidated financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders . . . . . . . . .15

Item 5 - Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SIGNATURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15


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                                INTERLEAF, INC.
                        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                         ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  September 30, 1996  March 31, 1996
In thousands, except for share and per share amounts                  (unaudited)
<S>                                                               <C>                 <C>
                                               ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                                             $  4,942          $ 12,725
Accounts receivable, net                                                15,890            19,771
Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                2,013             2,112
                                                                      --------          --------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                                                    22,845            34,608
Property and equipment, net                                              7,521             7,800
Intangible assets                                                        7,864             6,164
Other assets                                                               628               344
                                                                      --------          --------
TOTAL ASSETS                                                          $ 38,858          $ 48,916
                                                                      --------          --------
                                                                      --------          --------

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings                                                 $    374          $      -
Accounts payable                                                         2,982             2,908
Accrued expenses                                                        13,804            13,252
Unearned revenue                                                        11,444            15,986
Other current liabilities                                                4,830             1,348
                                                                      --------          --------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                                               33,434            33,494
Other liabilities                                                          225                 3
                                                                      --------          --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                       33,659            33,497
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value $.10 per share, authorized 5,000,000 shares:
  Series A Junior Participating, none issued and outstanding
  Senior Series B Convertible, issued and outstanding 861,911
  at September 30, 1996 and 923,304 at March 31, 1996                       86                92
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized
  30,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 17,459,219 at September
  30, 1996 and 16,697,988 at March 31, 1996                                175               167
Additional paid-in capital                                              76,224            72,348
Retained earnings (deficit)                                            (71,085)          (56,958)
Cumulative translation adjustment                                         (201)             (230)
                                                                      --------          --------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                               5,199            15,419
                                                                      --------          --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                           $  38,858         $  48,916
                                                                      --------          --------
                                                                      --------          --------
</TABLE>

                 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Three months ended September 30    Six months ended September 30
                                               1996              1995            1996              1995

In thousands, except for per share
amounts                                              (unaudited)                       (unaudited)

<S>                                          <C>               <C>             <C>               <C>
REVENUES:

Products                                     $  4,614          $ 9,273         $ 11,660          $18,710

Maintenance                                     7,410            8,399           14,882           16,191

Services                                        4,561            5,639            9,097           11,537
                                             --------          -------         --------          -------

TOTAL REVENUES                                 16,585           23,311           35,639           46,438
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COSTS OF REVENUES:

Products                                        1,527            1,564            3,153            3,224

Maintenance                                     1,291            1,314            2,599            2,683

Services                                        4,362            4,767            8,562            9,576
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TOTAL COSTS OF REVENUES                         7,180            7,645           14,314           15,483
                                             --------          -------         --------          -------

Gross Margin                                    9,405           15,666           21,325           30,955
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OPERATING EXPENSES:

Selling, general and administrative            10,481           10,871           21,903           21,853

Research and development                        4,306            3,931            8,576            7,857

Restructuring expense                           4,800                -            4,800                -
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES                       19,587           14,802           35,279           29,710
                                             --------          -------         --------          -------

Income (loss) from operations                 (10,182)             864          (13,954)           1,245

Other income (expense)                           (145)              58             (173)             149
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Income (loss) before income taxes             (10,327)             922          (14,127)           1,394

Provision for income taxes                          -                -                -                -
                                             --------          -------         --------          -------

NET INCOME (LOSS)                            $(10,327)         $   922         $(14,127)         $ 1,394
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Net income (loss) per share                  $  (0.59)         $   .05         $  (0.82)         $   .08
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Shares used in computing net 
     income (loss) per share                   17,457           18,618           17,229           18,134
                                             --------          -------         --------          -------
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</TABLE>

                 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Six months ended September 30
                                                                           1996            1995

In thousands                                                            (unaudited)    (unaudited)
<S>                                                                      <C>             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss)                                                        $(14,127)       $ 1,394
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
  (used in) operating activities:
Restructuring expense                                                       4,800              -
Depreciation and amortization expense                                       3,901          3,863
Loss from disposal of property and equipment                                    -             20
Changes in assets and liabilities:
  Decrease in accounts receivable, net                                      3,942          2,573
  Decrease in other assets                                                    341            293
  Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses                           (49)        (1,286)
  Decrease in unearned revenue                                             (4,493)        (2,399)
  Decrease in other liabilities                                            (1,305)        (1,662)
Other, net                                                                    113            (83)
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  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                      (6,877)         2,713
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures                                                       (1,736)          (441)
Capitalized software development costs                                       (737)        (2,352)
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  Net cash used in investing activities                                    (2,473)        (2,793)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Short-term borrowings, net                                                    374              -
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock                                  1,250          2,009
Repayment of long-term debt and capital leases                                 (4)        (1,674)
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  Net cash provided by financing activities                                 1,620            335
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Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash                                       (53)           (50)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                       (7,783)           205

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                           12,725         10,441
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                               $  4,942        $10,646
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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  (Unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Interleaf,
     Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and
     transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Interleaf, Inc. and its
     subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the "Company." Certain 1995
     amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1996 method of
     presentation.

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
     prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
     interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
     Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all
     financial information and disclosures required by generally accepted
     accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
     management, these financial statements include all adjustments (consisting
     only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the
     results of operations for the interim periods reported and of the financial
     condition of the Company as of the date of the interim balance sheet. The
     results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
     the results to be expected for the full year.

     These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's
     audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the
     Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1996.

2.   Net Income (Loss) Per Share

     Per share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of
     common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during periods of
     net income. Common share equivalents are attributable to stock options,
     common stock warrants and convertible preferred stock. Per share amounts
     are calculated using only the weighted average number of common shares
     outstanding during periods of net loss. Fully diluted earnings per share is
     not materially different from reported primary earnings per share.

3.   Acquisition

     On May 1, 1996, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity
     securities of The Learning Alliance, Inc. ("TLA") for $2,690,000. The
     Company issued 341,500 shares of common stock to the selling shareholders
     of TLA for the entire purchase amount. TLA provides sales training services
     and develops and markets related software for the sales force automation
     and integration marketplace.

     The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting,
     whereby the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and
     liabilities assumed based on their respective fair market values. The
     acquisition resulted in goodwill of approximately $2.6 million which is
     being amortized over five years and is included in Intangible Assets.

     The operating results of TLA have been included in the consolidated
     financial statements since the date of the acquisition. Pro forma
     presentations have not been included as the acquisition was not material to
     the results of operations of the Company.

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

4.   Noncash Financing Activities

     Senior Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders converted 61,393 and
     496,429 shares of preferred stock into 82,496 and 667,077 shares of the
     Company's common stock during the six months ended September 30, 1996 and
     1995, respectively. The Company issued 171,635 shares of common stock,
     during the six months ended September 30, 1995, in connection with the
     exercise of a warrant. The Company received no proceeds upon the conversion
     of the warrant into common stock.

5.   Credit Agreement

     The Company has a revolving line of credit of up to $10 million from a
     major commercial lender. The credit agreement also provides for the
     issuance of letters of credit of up to $2 million. Borrowings from the line
     of credit bear interest at the higher of 9% or prime rate plus 2% and are
     secured by substantially all tangible and intangible domestic assets of the
     Company. Outstanding letters of credit bear interest at 2%. The credit
     agreement expires in May 1997, but may be extended annually for successive
     one year periods with the consent of the lender. At September 30, 1996,
     there was approximately $0.4 million outstanding under this line of credit.
     Borrowings under the credit agreement are based on the level of eligible
     North American accounts receivable, modified by cash collections during the
     previous 90 days. As of September 30, 1996, approximately $1.0 million of
     standby letters of credit were outstanding and the amount available for
     additional borrowings was approximately $1.4 million. The agreement
     contains certain financial covenants relating to the Company's current
     ratio, tangible net worth, and working capital, as well as restrictions on
     certain additional indebtedness, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and
     dividend payments.

6.   Restructuring

     In July 1996, the Company announced a restructuring plan and recorded a
     charge of $4.8 million to reduce employment by approximately 75 people, to
     close or reduce space in seven sales offices, and to implement the second
     and final stage of relocating corporate headquarters to smaller and less
     expensive space. The employee terminations affected all groups throughout
     the organization. Cash outlays are anticipated to be approximately $4.1
     million of the total $4.8 million restructuring charge and will require
     lease payments through December 2000.  Approximately $1.3 million of the
     restructuring charge was for employee termination benefits and $3.5 million
     for other exit costs, primarily related to facility leases.

     In October 1996, the Company announced a restructuring plan to further
     reduce employment by approximately 100 people and to close or reduce space
     in six sales offices. The employee terminations affected all groups
     throughout the organization.  During the third quarter of fiscal 1997, the
     Company will record a charge of approximately $3.0 million to $4.0 million
     to cover costs associated with the restructuring. 

     During the six months ended September 30, 1996, the Company paid
     approximately $0.9 million for employee termination benefits and
     approximately $0.4  million, net of sublease receipts, related to the July
     1996 and fiscal 1995 restructurings.

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

7.   Shareholders' Equity

     On October 15, 1996, the Company issued 1,004,904 shares of newly
     authorized Series C Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series C") at a price of
     $9.9512 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $9.4
     million which will be used for working capital and general corporate
     purposes. Each Series C share is initially convertible into 4 shares of
     common stock, which rate is adjustable upon certain issuances of common
     stock by the Company. Dividends of $0.24878 per share are payable on April
     15, 1998 and October 15, 1998, and $0.49756 per share on each April 15 and
     October 15 thereafter. Holders of outstanding shares of Series C Preferred
     Stock are entitled to the number of votes equal to one-half the number of
     shares of common stock into which the Series C shares are convertible.
     Series C shareholders are entitled to receive upon liquidation an amount
     equal to $9.9512 per share plus any declared or accrued but unpaid
     dividends, which amount is payable prior to any payments to holders of the
     Series B Preferred Stock and common stock. Series C shareholders must
     convert their shares into common stock upon the consolidation, merger or
     sale of substantially all assets of the Company or, subject to certain
     conditions, if the Company's common stock trades for twenty consecutive
     days above $3.7317. The Company may, at its option, redeem the Series C
     shares on or after October 16, 1999. The initial redemption premium is 25%,
     which decreases 5% annually until October 16, 2004.

     On September 12, 1996, the Board of Directors authorized a repricing
     program which allows employees to elect to reprice all or some of their
     outstanding options, ranging in exercise price from $2.75 to $10.75 per
     share, to the September 12, 1996 closing price of $2.5625. Any options
     repriced may not be exercised until March 12, 1997. Options for
     approximately 2.3 million shares are eligible to be repriced.

8.   Contingencies

     Interleaf's German subsidiary, Interleaf GmbH, has been notified that it is
     liable for certain German withholding taxes related to payments remitted to
     the United States from Germany. The Company is appealing this assessment,
     however, approximately $1.1 million of the cash and cash equivalents
     balance at September 30, 1996 is restricted for potential payment of the
     German withholding taxes. The Company believes the final outcome will not
     have a material adverse effect on results of operations of the Company.

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

                                    ITEM 2.

    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                                 OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

The Company recorded a net loss of approximately $10.3 million, on total 
revenues of $16.6 million, for the second quarter and a net loss of 
approximately $14.1 million, on total revenues of $35.6 million, for the six 
months ended September 30, 1996.  This compares with net income of 
approximately $0.9 million, on total revenues of $23.3 million, for the 
second quarter and net income of approximately $1.4 million, on total 
revenues of $46.4 million, for the six months ended September 30, 1995.  As a 
result of the significant decline in revenues the Company has initiated two 
restructuring plans, in July 1996 and October 1996, to reduce worldwide 
employment and facility costs.  A $4.8 million restructuring charge was 
recorded in July 1996 and a restructuring charge of approximately $3.0 to 
$4.0 million will be recorded during the third quarter. Combined, these 
restructurings reduced employment by approximately 175 people, 
approximately one-third of the Company's worldwide workforce prior to the 
July restructuring.  In addition, the Company has or will close or reduce 
space in 12 sales offices and implement the second and final stage of 
relocating corporate headquarters to smaller and less expensive space.  See 
Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

REVENUES

Total revenues decreased approximately $6.7 million (29%) and $10.8 million 
(23%) for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 1996, when 
compared with the same periods a year ago.  Revenue has declined in all 
geographic regions.  Product revenue declined significantly during these 
periods as sales of the Company's stand-alone products continue to decrease.  
The Company has been refocusing its business strategy on providing document 
management applications targeted toward specific vertical and horizontal 
markets.  While the Company has built well-accepted integrated document 
management ("IDM") based solutions for individual customers, it has not yet 
demonstrated the ability to develop, market and sell IDM applications.  There 
is no assurance that the Company will be successful in implementing its

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strategy, and therefore the Company is unable to predict if or when product 
revenues will stabilize or grow.  Additionally, since the Company's services 
and maintenance revenue is largely dependent on new product licenses, these 
revenue components have also experienced downward pressure.  This trend will 
continue unless product revenue stabilizes.

Maintenance revenue, resulting from contracts to provide telephone support 
and upgrades to the Company's software products, declined approximately 12% 
and 8% during the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 1996, 
respectively, when compared with the same periods a year ago, primarily due 
to significant renewal contract volume in the second quarter of the prior 
year which was not duplicated this year.  Services revenue, consisting of 
consulting and customer training revenue, decreased approximately 19% and 21% 
for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, 
when compared with the same periods a year ago.  The Company leverages 
software product licensing with services to provide IDM solutions to its 
customers.  In fiscal 1996,  the Company had several large consulting 
projects, which were completed during early fiscal 1996, that have not been 
replaced with similar sized projects.  This was primarily attributable to the 
decline in product licensing over the past few quarters.

COSTS OF REVENUES

Cost of product revenues remained relatively stable as increased amortization 
of capitalized software development costs was offset by lower direct product 
costs associated with the decrease in product license revenue.  Because of 
the decline in product revenues, however, cost of product revenues increased 
as a percentage of product revenues to 33% and 27% for the second quarter and 
six months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, compared with 
approximately 17% and 17% for the corresponding periods in the prior year.  
Cost of maintenance revenues remained relatively stable in both amount and as 
a percentage of maintenance revenues relative to the prior year.  Cost of 
services revenue decreased primarily as a result of a decline in services 
personnel.  However, cost of services revenue increased as a percentage of 
services revenue to approximately 96% and 94% for the second quarter and six 
months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, compared with approximately 
85% and 83% for the corresponding periods in the prior year, as the decline 
in services revenue discussed above was only partially offset by the decline 
in services personnel.

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OPERATING EXPENSES

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses remained relatively 
stable as a decline in selling costs were offset by increased investment in 
marketing programs and advertising campaigns.  Because of the decrease in 
total revenues, SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of total revenues to 
approximately 63% and 61% for the second quarter and six months ended 
September 30, 1996, respectively, compared with approximately 47% and 47% for 
the corresponding periods in the prior year.  SG&A expenses are expected to 
decrease as a result of the fiscal 1997 restructuring plans.

Research and development ("R&D") expenses increased approximately 10% from 
the prior year primarily due to a reduction in capitalized software 
development costs partially offset by lower personnel expenses.  For the 
second quarters ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, R&D expenses were 
approximately 26% and 17%, respectively, of total revenues.  R&D spending, 
which excludes the offset for capitalized software development costs, 
represented approximately 27% and 22% of total revenues for the second 
quarters ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  For the six months 
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, R&D expenses were approximately 24% and 
17%, respectively, and R&D spending was approximately 26% and 22%, 
respectively, of total revenues.  The Company's product development plans are 
to focus on IDM-based product offerings as well as enhancements to existing 
products.  R&D spending is expected to decline as a result of the fiscal 1997 
restructuring plans.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company had approximately $4.9 million of cash and cash equivalents at 
September 30, 1996, a decrease of approximately $7.8 million from March 31, 
1996.  The decrease was primarily attributable to the Company's operations 
during the first six months of fiscal 1997 and payments associated with the 
July 1996 restructuring.  Capital expenditures of approximately $1.7 million 
were principally for improvements to the Company's information systems 
infrastructure.  These cash outflows were partially offset by common stock 
issuances related to the Company's incentive stock option plans and employee 
stock purchase plan of approximately $1.2 million.  Interleaf's German 
subsidiary, Interleaf GmbH, has been notified that it is liable for German 
withholding taxes related to payments remitted to the United States from 
Germany in 1990.  The Company is appealing this assessment.  At September 30, 
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$1.1 million of cash restricted for potential payment of German withholding 
taxes, and approximately $0.3 million as collateral for various lease 
commitments.

As part of the Company's strategy to develop sales force automation and 
integration applications, the Company acquired The Learning Alliance, Inc. 
("TLA") in May 1996 for $2,690,000.  The Company issued 341,500 shares of 
common stock to the selling shareholders of TLA for the entire purchase 
amount (see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further 
discussion).

Total accrued restructuring charges associated with both the fiscal 1995 and 
July 1996 restructuring plans were approximately $4.8 million at September 
30,1996.  Cash payments related to these restructurings are anticipated to 
continue until December 2000.  As previously discussed, the Company announced 
a further restructuring plan in October (see Note 6 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for further discussion).

The Company has a revolving line of credit from a major commercial lender. 
Borrowings from the line of credit are secured by substantially all tangible 
and intangible domestic assets of the Company.  At September 30, 1996, there 
was approximately $0.4 million outstanding under this line of credit and the 
amount available for additional borrowings was approximately $1.4 million. At 
November 8, 1996, there were no loans outstanding under this line of credit 
and the amount available for borrowings was approximately $1.2 million.  See 
Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements regarding borrowing limits 
and restrictive covenants associated with the credit agreement.

In October 1996, the Company sold Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in a 
private placement resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9.4 million 
(see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion). 
The Company had approximately $13.8 million in cash and cash equivalents at 
October 31, 1996, which included restricted cash of approximately $1.4 
million, and approximately $0.7 million oustanding under the line of credit.

The objectives of the Company's two restructurings in the last four months 
and the Series C private placement were to enable the Company to return to a 
sustainable profitable condition. However, due to the uncertainty among the 
Company's customers and employees created by the Company's two 
restructurings, along with the downward trend in the Company's revenue, the 
Company is unable to predict with

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certainty its future revenue. The Company will continue to closely monitor 
revenue and manage its expenses and cost structure accordingly.  While the 
Company believes its current cash position will meet the Company's liquidity 
needs for the remainder of fiscal 1997, there can be no assurance in this 
regard, and there can be no assurance that the Company can fund its longer 
term ongoing business operations.  If the Company's cash resources are 
insufficient to fund its operations at any time, there can be no assurance 
that the Company will be able to obtain additional capital or, if it does so, 
that such capital can be obtained at commercially reasonable terms or without 
incurring substantial dilution to existing shareholders. 

The Company has retained the investment banking firm Hambrecht & Quist LLC to 
assist it in exploring long-term strategic alternatives.

RISK FACTORS

From time to time, information provided by the Company or statements made by 
its employees may contain forward-looking information.  The Company's actual 
future results may differ materially from those projections or suggestions 
made in such forward-looking information as a result of various potential 
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the factors discussed 
below.

The Company's future operating results are dependent on its ability to 
develop and market integrated document management software products and 
services that meet the changing needs of organizations with complex document 
management requirements.  There are numerous risks associated with this 
process, including the uncertainty among customers and employees created by 
the Company's recent financial difficulties, rapid technological change in 
the information technology industry and the requirement to bring to market 
IDM solutions that solve complex business needs in a timely manner.  In 
addition, the existing document publishing, electronic distribution, and 
document management markets are highly competitive.  The Company competes 
against a number of companies for sales of its software products on both an 
individual product basis and integrated with services in large IDM solution 
sales.

Sales cycles associated with IDM solution sales are long as organizations 
frequently require the Company to solve complex business problems which 
typically involve reengineering of their business processes.  In addition, a 
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percentage of the Company's product license revenues are generally realized 
in the last month of a fiscal quarter and can be difficult to predict until 
the end of a fiscal quarter.  Accordingly, given the Company's relatively 
fixed cost structure, a shortfall or increase in product license revenue will 
have a significant impact on the Company's operating results.

The Company markets its software products and services worldwide.  Global 
and/or regional economic factors, currency exchange rate fluctuations, and 
potential changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company's business 
could impact the Company's financial condition or future operating results.

The market price of the Company's common stock may be volatile at times in 
response to fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results, 
changes in analysts' earnings estimates, market conditions in the computer 
software industry, as well as general economic conditions and other factors 
external to the Company.


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                                INTERLEAF, INC.
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders

At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on August 8, 1996 ("Annual 
Meeting") the shareholders of the Company elected the following three 
nominees as Class III directors of the Company whose terms shall expire at 
the Company's 1999 shareholder meeting: David A. Boucher, by a vote of 
15,477,533 in favor to 1,287,369 against, Frederick B. Bamber, by a vote of 
15,539,983 in favor to 1,224,919 against, and Ed Koepfler, by a vote of 
15,567,271 in favor to 1,197,631 against. The Company also has two Class I 
directors Clinton P. Harris (as a Preferred Class I director elected by the 
Senior Series B Preferred Shareholders) and G. Gordon M. Large, whose terms 
are set to expire at the annual shareholders' meeting in 1997, and one Class 
III director George D. Potter, Jr., whose term is set to expire at the annual 
shareholders' meeting in 1998. At the Annual Meeting, the shareholders 
ratified and approved the amendment to the Company's 1987 Employee Stock 
Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares of the Company's Common Stock 
available for issuance from 1,750,000 to 2,500,000 under the plan, by a vote 
of 14,799,328 in favor, 1,619,490 against, 86,577 abstentions, and 292,507 no 
votes. The shareholders also ratified and approved the selection of Ernst & 
Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for fiscal 1997, by a vote of 
16,591,663 in favor, 98,237 against, and 75,002 abstentions. A more complete 
description of these matters appears in the Company's 1996 Proxy Statement, 
dated June 28, 1996.

Item 5. Other Information

Effective as of November 12, 1996, G. Gordon M. Large has resigned as the 
Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and 
as a Company Director. Effective as of the same date, the Board of Directors 
has elected Robert M. Stoddard as the Company's Vice President of Finance and 
Administration, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. Effective November 4,
1996, Frederick J. Egan resigned as the Company's Vice President for 
Asia/Pacific/Japan, and as an executive officer.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as
          part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

     (b)  No reports were filed on Form 8-K by the Company during the quarter
          ended September 30, 1996.



                                   SIGNATURE


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.

                            INTERLEAF, INC.

November 11, 1996

                            /s/ G. Gordon M. Large
                            -----------------------------------
                            G. Gordon M. Large
                            Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                            (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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                                INTERLEAF, INC.
                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

 EXHIBIT
 NUMBER                       DESCRIPTION                      METHOD OF FILING

3(a)     Restated Articles of Organization of the Company, as         [v]
         amended
3(b)     By-Laws of the Company, as amended                           [v]
4(a)     Specimen Certificate for Shares of the Company's             [xiii]
         Common Stock
4(b)     Rights Agreement, dated July 15, 1988, between the           [xiv]
         Company and the First National Bank of Boston
10(a)    Company's 1983 Stock Option Plan, as amended                 [v]
10(a1)   1994 Employee Stock Option Plan, as amended                Included
10(a2)   1993 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended                 [viii]
10(b)    Company's 1989 Director Stock Option Plan                    [i]
10(b2)   Company's 1987 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as            Included
         amended
10(c)    Company's 1989 Officer and Employee Severance                [i]
         Benefit Plans
10(cc)   Company's 1993 Director Stock Option Plan                    [v]
10(d)    Agreements between PruTech Research and Development          [ii]
         Partnership III and the Company, dated October 21,
         1988.
10(e)    Exclusive Marketing and Licensing Agreement, between         [i]
         Interleaf South America, Ltd. and the Company, and
         related Option Agreement, dated 
         March 31, 1989.
10(f)    Distribution and License Agreement between Interleaf         [i]
         Italia, S.r.l. and the Company, and related Joint
         Venture Agreement, dated October 31, 1988.
10(g)    Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements, for the                 [ii]
         issuance of 2,142,857 shares 
         of the Company's Senior Series B Convertible
         Preferred Stock, dated 
         September 29, 1989.
10(h)    Notification to Preferred Shareholder of increase in         [iii]
         conversion ratio, dated May 18, 1992.
10(i)    Lease of Prospect Place, Waltham, MA, between                [iv]
         Prospect Place Limited 
         Partnership and Interleaf, Inc., and related
         Agreements, dated March 30, 1990.
10(k)    Letter Agreement between the Company and Richard P.          [v]
         Delio, the Company's former Sr. Vice President of
         Finance and Administration and Chief Financial
         Officer, dated March 30, 1994, concerning his
         employment and severance with the Company.
10(l)    Letter of Separation and Management Consulting               [vi]
         Agreement between the Company and Mark K. Ruport,
         the Company's former President, Chief Executive
         Officer and Director, dated July 25, 1994,
         concerning his separation and consulting obligations
         to the Company.
10(m)    Letter Agreement between the Company and Richard P.          [vi]
         Delio, the Company's former Sr. Vice President of
         Finance and Administration and Chief Financial
         Officer and Acting President, dated August 3, 1994,
         concerning his employment and severance with the
         Company.
10(n)    Letter of Separation and Management Consulting                [vi]
         Agreement between the Company and Peter Cittadini,
         the Company's former Sr. Vice President Worldwide
         Operations, dated July 27, 1994, concerning his
         separation and consulting obligations to the
         Company.
10(o)    Executive Compensation Arrangement for David A.               [vi]
         Boucher, the Company's Chairman of the Board, dated
         July 20, 1994.

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

 EXHIBIT
 NUMBER                       DESCRIPTION                      METHOD OF FILING

10(p)    Letter of Separation and Management Consulting                [vi]
         Agreement between the Company and Lawrence S. Bohn,
         the Company's former Sr. Vice President, Marketing
         and Business Development, dated September 20, 1994,
         concerning his separation and consulting obligations
         to the Company.
10(q)    Employment and severance agreement between the                [vii]
         Company and Edward Koepfler, the Company's
         President, dated October 3, 1994.
10(r)    Loan and Security Agreement between the Company and           [ix]
         Foothill Capital Corporation, dated May 2, 1995.
10(s)    Employment and severance agreement between the                [ix]
         Company and G. Gordon M. Large, the Company's
         Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
         Officer, dated June 5, 1995
10(t)    Net Lease, dated August 14, 1995, between Principal           [x]
         Mutual Insurance Company and the Company.
10(u)    Sublease, dated September 15, 1995, between                   [x]
         Parametric Technology Corporation and the Company.
10(v)    Employment and severance agreement between the                [xi]
         Company and Mark Cieplik, the Company's Vice
         President, Americas, dated March 17, 1995.
10(w)    Agreement between PruTech Research and Development            [xii]
         Partnership III and the Company, dated November 14,
         1995.
10(x)    Series C Preferred Stock Agreement between                   Included
         Interleaf, Inc. and Lindner Investments, dated
         October 14, 1996
11       Computation of Earnings Per Share                            Included
27       Financial Data Schedule                                      Included
 ________________________

[i] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1989, File Number 
0-14713.

[ii] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1990, File Number 
0-14713.

[iii] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1992, File Number 
0-14713.

[iv] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Report on Form 8-K filed April 13, 1990, File Number 0-14713.

[v] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1994, File Number 
0-14713.

[vi] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994, File Number 
0-14713.

[vii] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1994, File Number 
0-14713.

[viii] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to 
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1995, File 
Number 0-14713.

[ix] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, File Number 0-14713.

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                                INTERLEAF, INC.

[x] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Registration Statement on Form S-2, File Number 33-63785.

[xi] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995, File Number 
0-14713.

[xii] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to Company's 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995, File Number 
0-14713.

[xiii] Incorporated herein by reference is the applicable Exhibit to 
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File Number 33-5743.

[xiv] Incorporated herein by reference is Exhibit 1 to Company's Registration 
Statement on Form 8-A, filed July 27, 1988.













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                                EXHIBIT 10(a1)

                                INTERLEAF, INC.

                        1994 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
   Adopted by Board of Directors on July 14, 1994 and Amended on May 3, 1996

 1. PURPOSE.

    The purpose of this plan (the "Plan") is to secure for Interleaf, Inc. 
(the "Company") and its shareholders the benefits arising from capital stock 
ownership by employees, consultants or advisors to the Company (but 
specifically excluding officers and directors) and its parent and subsidiary 
corporations who are expected to contribute to the Company's future growth 
and success. Except where the context otherwise requires, the term "Company" 
shall include the parent and all present and future subsidiaries of the 
Company as defined in Sections 425(e) and 425(f) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986, as amended or replaced from time to time (the "Code").

 2. TYPE OF OPTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) TYPES OF OPTIONS. Options granted pursuant to the Plan shall be 
authorized by action of the Board of Directors of the Company (or a Committee 
designated by the Board of Directors) and shall be non-statutory options 
which are not intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.

    (b) ADMINISTRATION. The Plan will be administered by the Board of 
Directors of the Company, whose construction and interpretation of the terms 
and provisions of the Plan shall be final and conclusive. The Board of 
Directors may in its sole discretion grant options to purchase shares of the 
Company's Common Stock ("Common Stock") and issue shares upon exercise of 
such options as provided in the Plan. The Board shall have authority, subject 
to the express provisions of the Plan, to construe the respective option 
agreements and the Plan, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and 
regulations relating to the Plan, to determine the terms and provisions of 
the respective option agreements, which need not be identical, and to make 
all other determinations in the judgment of the Board of Directors necessary 
or desirable for the administration of the Plan. The Board of Directors may 
correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in 
the Plan or in any option agreement in the manner and to the extent it shall 
deem expedient to carry the Plan into effect and it shall be the sole and 
final judge of such expediency. No director shall be liable for any action or 
determination made in good faith. The Board of Directors may, to the full 
extent permitted by or consistent with applicable laws or regulations, 
delegate any or all of its powers under the Plan to a committee (the 
"Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors, and if the Committee is so 
appointed all references to the Board of Directors in the Plan shall mean and 
relate to such Committee.

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 3. ELIGIBILITY.

    (a) GENERAL. Options shall be granted to persons who are, at the time of 
grant, employees, consultants or advisors to, the Company, but who are not 
officers or directors of Interleaf, Inc. at such time. A person who has been 
granted an option may, if he or she is otherwise eligible, be granted an 
additional option or options if the Board of Directors shall so determine.

 4. STOCK SUBJECT TO PLAN.

    Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 14 below, the maximum number 
of shares of Common Stock of the Company which may be issued and sold under 
the Plan is 1,500,000 shares. If an option granted under the Plan shall 
expire or terminate for any reason without having been exercised in full, the 
unpurchased shares subject to such option shall again be available for 
subsequent option grants under the Plan. If shares issued upon exercise of an 
option under the Plan are tendered to the Company in payment of the exercise 
price of an option granted under the Plan, such tendered shares shall again 
be available for subsequent option grants under the Plan.

 5. FORMS OF OPTION AGREEMENTS.

    As a condition to the grant of an option under the Plan, each recipient of 
an option shall execute an option agreement in such form not inconsistent 
with the Plan as may be approved by the Board of Directors. Such option 
agreements may differ among recipients.

 6. PURCHASE PRICE.

    (a) GENERAL. The purchase price per share of stock deliverable upon the 
exercise of an option shall be determined by the Board of Directors, at the 
time of grant of such option.

    (b) PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. Options granted under the Plan may provide 
for the payment of the exercise price by delivery of cash or a check to the 
order of the Company in an amount equal to the exercise price of such 
options, or, to the extent provided in the applicable option agreement, (i) 
by delivery to the Company of shares of Common Stock of the Company already 
owned by the optionee having a fair market value equal in amount to the 
exercise price of the options being exercised, (ii) by any other means which 
the Board of Directors determines are consistent with the purpose of the Plan 
and with applicable laws and regulations (including, without limitation, 
Regulation T promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board) or (iii) by any 
combination of such methods of payment. The fair market value of any shares 
of the Company's Common Stock or other non-cash consideration which may be 
delivered upon exercise of an option shall be determined in such manner as 
may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.

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 7. OPTION PERIOD.

    Each option and all rights thereunder shall expire on such date as shall 
be set forth in the applicable option agreement.

 8. EXERCISE OF OPTIONS.

    Each option granted under the Plan shall be exercisable either in full or 
in installments at such time or times and during such period as shall be set 
forth in the agreement evidencing such option, subject to the provisions of 
the Plan.

 9. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF OPTIONS.

    Options granted hereunder shall not be assignable or transferable by the 
person to whom it is granted, either voluntarily or by operation of law, 
except by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and, during the life 
of the optionee, shall be exercisable only by the optionee.

10. EFFECT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP.

    The Board of Directors shall determine the period of time during which an 
optionee may exercise an option following (i) the termination of the 
optionee's employment or other relationship with the Company or (ii) the 
death or disability of the optionee. Such periods shall be set forth in the 
agreement evidencing such option.

11. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.

    (a) ADDITIONAL OPTION PROVISIONS. The Board of Directors may, in its sole 
discretion, include additional provisions in any option granted under the 
Plan, including without limitation restrictions on transfer, repurchase 
rights, commitments to pay cash bonuses, to make, arrange for or guaranty 
loans or to transfer other property to optionees upon exercise of options, or 
such other provisions as shall be determined by the Board of Directors; 
provided that such additional provisions shall not be inconsistent with any 
other term or condition of the Plan.

    (b) ACCELERATION, EXTENSION, ETC. The Board of Directors may, in its sole 
discretion, (i) accelerate the date or dates on which all or any particular 
option or options granted under the Plan may be exercised or (ii) extend the 
dates during which all or any particular option or options granted under the 
Plan may be exercised.

12. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS.

    (a) INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIONS. The Company may require any person to 
whom an option is granted, as a condition of exercising such option, to give 
written assurances in substance and form satisfactory to the Company to the 
effect that such person is acquiring the Common Stock subject to the option 
for his or her own account for investment and not with any present intention 
of selling or otherwise distributing the same, and to such other effects as 
the Company deems necessary or appropriate in order to comply with federal 
and applicable state securities laws, or with covenants or

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representations made by the Company in connection with any public offering of 
its Common Stock.

    (b) COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITIES LAWS. Each option shall be subject to the 
requirement that if, at any time, counsel to the Company shall determine that 
the listing, registration or qualification of the shares subject to such 
option upon any securities exchange or under any state or federal law, or the 
consent or approval of any governmental or regulatory body, or that the 
disclosure of non-public information or the satisfaction of any other 
condition is necessary as a condition of, or in connection with, the issuance 
or purchase of shares thereunder, such option may not be exercised, in whole 
or in part, unless such listing, registration, qualification, consent or 
approval, or satisfaction of such condition shall have been effected or 
obtained on conditions acceptable to the Board of Directors. Nothing herein 
shall be deemed to require the Company to apply for or to obtain such 
listing, registration or qualification, or to satisfy such condition.

13. RIGHTS AS A SHAREHOLDER.

    The holder of an option shall have no rights as a shareholder with 
respect to any shares covered by the option (including, without limitation, 
any rights to receive dividends or non-cash distributions with respect to 
such shares) until the date of issue of a stock certificate to him or her for 
such shares. No adjustment shall be made for dividends or other rights for 
which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate is issued.

14. ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS FOR RECAPITALIZATIONS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

    (a) GENERAL. If, through or as a result of any merger, consolidation, 
sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, 
reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend, stock 
split, reverse stock split, or other similar transaction, (i) the outstanding 
shares of Common Stock are increased or decreased or are exchanged for a 
different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company, or 
(ii) additional shares or new or different shares or other securities of the 
Company or other non-cash assets are distributed with respect to such shares 
of Common Stock or other securities, an appropriate and proportionate 
adjustment may be made in (x) the maximum number and kind of shares reserved 
for issuance under the Plan, (y) the number and kind of shares or other 
securities subject to then outstanding options under the Plan, and (z) the 
price for each share subject to any then outstanding options under the Plan, 
without changing the aggregate purchase price as to which such options remain 
exercisable.

    (b) BOARD AUTHORITY TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. Any adjustments under this 
Section 14 will be made by the Board of Directors, whose determination as to 
what adjustments, if any, will be made and the extent thereof will be final, 
binding and conclusive. No fractional shares will be issued under the Plan on 
account of any such adjustments.

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15. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, ASSET SALE, LIQUIDATION, ETC.

    (a) GENERAL. In the event of a consolidation or merger or sale of all or 
substantially all of the assets of the Company in which outstanding shares of 
Common Stock are exchanged for securities, cash or other property of any 
other corporation or business entity or in the event of a liquidation of the 
Company, the Board of Directors of the Company, or the board of directors of 
any corporation assuming the obligations of the Company, may, in its 
discretion, take any one or more of the following actions, as to outstanding 
options: (i) provide that such options shall be assumed, or equivalent 
options shall be substituted, by the acquiring or succeeding corporation (or 
an affiliate thereof), (ii) upon written notice to the optionees, provide 
that all unexercised options will terminate immediately prior to the 
consummation of such transaction unless exercised by the optionee within a 
specified period following the date of such notice, (iii) in the event of a 
merger under the terms of which holders of the Common Stock of the Company 
will receive upon consummation thereof a cash payment for each share 
surrendered in the merger (the "Merger Price"), make or provide for a cash 
payment to the optionees equal to the difference between (A) the Merger Price 
times the number of shares of Common Stock subject to such outstanding 
options (to the extent then exercisable at prices not in excess of the Merger 
Price) and (B) the aggregate exercise price of all such outstanding options 
in exchange for the termination of such options, and (iv) provide that all or 
any outstanding options shall become exercisable in full immediately prior to 
such event.

    (b) SUBSTITUTE OPTIONS. The Company may grant options under the Plan in 
substitution for options held by employees of another corporation who become 
employees of the Company, or a subsidiary of the Company, as the result of a 
merger or consolidation of the employing corporation with the Company or a 
subsidiary of the Company, or as a result of the acquisition by the Company, 
or one of its subsidiaries, of property or stock of the employing 
corporation. The Company may direct that substitute options be granted on 
such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors considers appropriate in 
the circumstances.

16. CHANGE IN CONTROL.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan and except as otherwise 
provided in the relevant option agreement, in the event of a "Change in 
Control of the Company" (as defined below), the exercise dates of all options 
then outstanding shall be accelerated in full and any restrictions on 
exercising outstanding options issued pursuant to the Plan prior to any given 
date shall terminate. For purposes of the Plan, a "Change in Control of the 
Company" shall occur or be deemed to have occurred only if (i) any "person," 
as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (other than the Company, any 
trustee of other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan 
of the Company, or any corporation owned directly or indirectly by the 
stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportion as their 
ownership of stock of the

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Company), is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 
under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company 
representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of the Company's then 
outstanding securities; (ii) during any period of two consecutive years 
ending during the term of the Plan (not including any period prior to the 
adoption of the Plan), individuals who at the beginning of such period 
constitute the Board of Directors of the Company, and any new director (other 
than a director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with 
the Company to effect any transaction described in clause (i), (iii), or (iv) 
of this Section 16) whose election by the Board of Directors or nomination 
for election by the Company's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 
two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were either directors at 
the beginning of the period or whose election or whose nomination for 
election was previously so approved (collectively, the "Disinterested 
Directors"), cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board of 
Directors; (iii) the shareholders of the Company approve a merger or 
consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, other than (A) a 
merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the 
Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either 
by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the 
surviving entity) more than 80% of the combined voting power of the voting 
securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately 
after such merger or consolidation or (B) a merger or consolidation effected 
to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in 
which no "person" (as hereinabove defined) acquires more than 25% of the 
combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities; or (iv) 
the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the 
Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or 
substantially all of the Company's assets.

17. NO SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.

    Nothing contained in the Plan or in any option shall confer upon any 
optionee any right with respect to the continuation of his or her employment 
by the Company or interfere in any way with the right of the Company at any 
time to terminate such employment or to increase or decrease the compensation 
of the optionee.

18. OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

    The amount of any compensation deemed to be received by an employee as a 
result of the exercise of an option or the sale of shares received upon such 
exercise will not constitute compensation with respect to which any other 
employee benefits of such employee are determined, including, without 
limitation, benefits under any bonus, pension, profit-sharing, life insurance 
or salary continuation plan, except as otherwise specifically determined by 
the Board of Directors.

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19. AMENDMENT OF THE PLAN.

    (a) The Board of Directors may at any time, and from time to time, modify 
or amend the Plan in any respect.

    (b) The termination or any modification or amendment of the Plan shall 
not, without the consent of an optionee, affect his or her rights under an 
option previously granted to him or her. With the consent of the optionee 
affected, the Board of Directors may amend outstanding option agreements in a 
manner not inconsistent with the Plan. 

20. WITHHOLDING.

    The Company shall have the right to deduct from payments of any kind 
otherwise due to the optionee any federal, state or local taxes of any kind 
required by law to be withheld with respect to any shares issued upon 
exercise of options under the Plan. Subject to the prior approval of the 
Company, which may be withheld by the Company in its sole discretion, the 
optionee may elect to satisfy such obligations, in whole or in part, (i) by 
causing the Company to withhold shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable 
pursuant to the exercise of an option or (ii) by delivering to the Company 
shares of Common Stock already owned by the optionee. The shares so delivered 
or withheld shall have a fair market value equal to such withholding 
obligation. The fair market value of the shares used to satisfy such 
withholding obligation shall be determined by the Company as of the date that 
the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined. An optionee who has 
made an election pursuant to this Section 20 may only satisfy his or her 
withholding obligation with shares of Common Stock which are not subject to 
any repurchase, forfeiture, unfulfilled vesting or other similar requirements.

21. CANCELLATION AND NEW GRANT OF OPTIONS, ETC.

    The Board of Directors shall have the authority to effect, at any time 
and from time to time, with the consent of the affected optionees, (i) the 
cancellation of any or all outstanding options under the Plan and the grant 
in substitution therefor of new options under the Plan covering the same or 
different numbers of shares of Common Stock and having an option exercise 
price per share which may be lower or higher than the exercise price per 
share of the cancelled options or (ii) the amendment of the terms of any and 
all outstanding options under the Plan to provide an option exercise price 
per share which is higher or lower than the then-current exercise price per 
share of such outstanding options.

22. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF THE PLAN.

    (a) EFFECTIVE DATE. The Plan shall become effective when adopted by the 
Board of Directors. Unless otherwise provided, amendments to the Plan shall 
become effective when adopted by the Board of Directors. Options may be 
granted under the Plan at any time after the effective date and before the 
date fixed for termination of the Plan.

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    (b) TERMINATION. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 16, 
the Plan shall terminate on the date on which all shares available for 
issuance under the Plan shall have been issued pursuant to the exercise of 
options granted under the Plan.

23. PROVISION FOR FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS.

    The Board of Directors may, without amending the Plan, modify awards or 
options granted to participants who are foreign nationals or employed outside 
the United States to recognize differences in laws, rules, regulations or 
customs of such foreign jurisdictions with respect to tax, securities, 
currency, employee benefit or other matters.

    Adopted by the Board of Directors on July 14, 1994 and amended on May 3, 
1996.
















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                                EXHIBIT 10(b2)

                               INTERLEAF, INC.

                     1987 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

AMENDED EFFECTIVE AS OF MAY 1, 1989, APRIL 11, 1991, MAY 2, 1993 
AND MAY 3, 1996.

1. PURPOSES.

    The 1987 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Interleaf, Inc. (the "Plan") is 
intended to provide a method whereby employees of Interleaf, Inc. and its 
subsidiary corporations (hereinafter collectively referred to, unless the 
context otherwise requires, as "the Company") will have an opportunity to 
acquire a proprietary interest in the Company through the purchase of shares 
of the common stock of the Company ("Common Stock"). It is the intention of 
the Company to have the Plan qualify as an "employee stock purchase plan" 
under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the 
"Code"). The provisions of the Plan shall, accordingly, be construed so as to 
extend and limit participation in a manner consistent with the requirements 
of that Section of the Code.

2. DEFINITIONS.

    (a)  "base pay" means regular straight-time earnings (as the same may be 
adjusted from time to time) but excluding payments for overtime, shift 
differentials, incentive compensation, bonuses and other special payments.

    (b)  "employee" means any person who is customarily employed for 20 or 
more hours per week and more than five months in a calendar year by the 
Company or by a subsidiary corporation.

    (c)  "Offering Commencement Date" means the applicable date on which an 
Offering under the Plan commences pursuant to Paragraph 4.

    (d)  "Offering Termination Date" means the applicable date on which an 
Offering under the Plan terminates pursuant to Paragraph 4.

    (e)  "subsidiary corporation" means any present or future corporation 
which (i) is a "subsidiary corporation" as that term is defined in Section 
425 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and (ii) is designated as a 
participant in the Plan by the Board of Directors or Committee described in 
Paragraph 14.

    (f)  "total compensation" means base pay plus payments for overtime, 
shift differentials, incentive compensation, bonuses and other special 
payments.

3. ELIGIBILITY.

    (a)  Any employee who shall have completed three months employment and 
shall be employed by the Company on the applicable Offering Commencement Date 
shall be eligible to participate in the Plan.

    (b)  Any provision of the Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, no 
employee shall be granted an option to participate in the Plan:

         (i)  if, immediately after the grant, such employee would own stock,
     and/or hold outstanding options to purchase stock, possessing 5% or more 
     of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of stock of 
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     or of any subsidiary of the Company (for purposes of this 
     Paragraph the rules of Section 425(d) of the Code shall apply in 
     determining stock ownership of any employee); or

         (ii) which permits his or her rights to purchase stock under all 
     employee stock purchase plans maintained by the Company and its 
     subsidiaries to accrue at a rate which exceeds $25,000 of the fair 
     market value of the stock (determined at the time such option is 
     granted) for each calendar year in which such option is outstanding at 
     any time. 

4. OFFERING DATES.

    The Plan will be implemented by sixteen (16) offerings (referred to 
herein collectively as "Offerings" and individually as an "Offering"), of a 
maximum of 50,000 shares (subject to adjustment as provided in Paragraphs 
13(a) and (18) each of Common Stock for the first four Offerings and a 
maximum of the total shares then remaining available to be issued and sold 
under the Plan for the final thirteen Offerings, as follows:

    (a)  Offering  I shall commence on May 1, 1987, and terminate on October 
31, 1987.

    (b)  Offering II shall commence on November 1, 1987, and terminate on 
April 30, 1988.

    (c)  Offering III shall commence on May 1, 1988, and terminate on October 
31, 1988.

    (d)  Offering IV shall commence on November 1, 1988, and terminate on 
April 30, 1989.

    (e)  Offering V shall commence on or about May 1, 1989, and terminate on 
or about October 31, 1989.

    (f)  Offering VI shall commence on or about November 1, 1989, and 
terminate on or about April 30, 1990.

    (g)  Offering VII shall commence on or about May 1, 1990, and terminate 
on or about October 31, 1990.

    (h)  Offering VIII shall commence on or about November 1, 1990, and 
terminate on or about April 30, 1991.

    (i)  Offering IX shall commence on or about May 1, 1991, and terminate on 
or about April 30, 1992.

    (j)  Offering X shall commence on or about May 1, 1992, and terminate on 
or about April 30, 1993.

    (k)  Offering XI shall commence on or about May 1, 1993, and terminate on 
or about April 30, 1994.

    (l)  Offering XII shall commence on or about May 1, 1994, and terminate 
on or about April 30, 1995.

    (m)  Offering XIII shall commence on or about May 1, 1995, and terminate 
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    (n)  Offering XIV shall commence on or about May 1, 1996, and terminate 
on or about April 30, 1997.

    (o)  Offering XV shall commence on or about May 1, 1997, and terminate on 
or about April 30, 1998.

    (p)  Offering XVI shall commence on or about May 1, 1998, and terminate 
on or about April 30, 1999.

Participation in any one or more of the sixteen (16) Offerings under the Plan 
shall neither limit, nor require, participation in any other Offering.

5. PARTICIPATION.

    All eligible employees will become participants in an Offering on the 
applicable Offering Commencement Date. Payroll deductions for a participant 
shall commence on the applicable Offering Commencement Date of the Offering 
and shall end on the Offering Termination Date of such Offering, unless 
sooner terminated pursuant to Paragraph 11.

6. PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.

    (a)  Participants may elect to have amounts withheld from their total 
compensation by completing an authorization for a payroll deduction 
("Authorization") on the form provided by the Company and filing it with the 
Human Resources Department. At the time a participant files his Authorization 
for a payroll deduction, the participant shall elect to have deductions made 
from his or her pay on each payday during the time he or she is a  
participant in an Offering at the rate of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10% 
of his or her total compensation. If a participant has not filed an 
Authorization for the applicable Offering at least seven (7) days prior to 
the applicable Offering Commencement Date, he or she shall be deemed to file 
an Authorization electing to withhold 0% of total compensation.

    (b)  All payroll deductions made for a participant shall be credited to 
his or her account maintained by the Company under the Plan. A participant 
may not make any separate cash payment into such account.

    (c)  Except as provided in Paragraphs 8(b) or 10, a participant may only 
make changes to the rate of deductions from his or her total compensation 
during an Offering by completing a new Authorization on the form provided by 
the Company and filing it with the Human Resources Department as provided 
herein. Such new Authorization shall be effective upon the commencement of 
the first pay period subsequent to its filing. A participant may change his 
or her Authorization at any time (subject to limitations on the frequency of 
such changes as may be imposed by rules adopted by the "Committee" (as 
defined in Paragraph 13)).

7. GRANTING OF OPTION.

    (a)  For each of the Offerings, a participating employee shall be deemed 
to have been granted an option (the "Option") on the applicable Offering 
Commencement Date, to purchase a maximum number of shares of the Common Stock 
equal to an amount determined as follows: 85% of the market value of a share 
of the Company's Common Stock on the applicable Offering Commencement Date 
shall be divided into an amount equal to 12% of the employee's estimated 
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of such Offering Commencement Date. For all purposes of the Plan, the market 
value of the Company's Common Stock shall be determined as provided in clause 
(i) of subparagraph (b) below.

       Estimated annualized total compensation of participating employees 
shall be determined as follows: (i) in the case of full-time employees 
normally paid on an hourly rate, by multiplying his or her annualized base 
pay by 105%; (ii) in the case of salaried employees not eligible for bonuses, 
his or her annualized base pay; (iii) in the case of salespersons, two times 
annualized base pay; and (iv) in the case of employees eligible for bonuses, 
annualized base pay plus 80% of the maximum eligible bonuses as determined by 
management by objective for the current fiscal year.

       The annualized base pay of participating employees shall be determined 
as follows: (i) in the case of a full-time employee normally paid on an 
hourly rate, by multiplying his or her normal hourly rate of base pay by 
2080, (ii) in the case of a part-time employee normally paid on an hourly 
rate, by multiplying his or her normal hourly rate of base pay by the product 
of 52 times the number hours in his or her normal work week, (iii) in the 
case of an employee normally paid at a bi-weekly rate, by multiplying his or 
her normal bi-weekly rate of base pay by 26, (iv) in the case of a part-time 
employee normally paid at a weekly rate, by multiplying his or her normal 
weekly rate of base pay by 52; and (v) in the case of an employee normally 
paid at a monthly rate, by multiplying his or her normal monthly rate of base 
pay by 12.

    (b)  The purchase price of a share of Common Stock purchased pursuant to 
the Plan during each Offering (the "Option Exercise Price") shall be the 
lower of:

         (i)  85% of the last sale price of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ
    National Market System, as reported in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, on the
    applicable Offering Commencement Date (or on the next regular business 
    date on which shares of Common Stock shall be traded if no shares of 
    Common Stock shall have been traded on such Offering Commencement Date); 
    or 

         (ii) 85% of the last sale price of Common Stock on the NASDAQ 
    National Market System, as reported in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, on the 
    applicable Offering Termination Date (or on the next regular business 
    date on which shares of Common Stock shall be traded if no shares of 
    Common Stock shall have been traded on such Offering Termination Date).

8. EXERCISE OF OPTION.

    With respect to each Offering during the term of the Plan:

    (a)  Unless a participant gives written notice of withdrawal to the 
Company as provided in Paragraphs 8(b) and 10, his or her Option will be 
deemed to have been exercised automatically on the Offering Termination Date 
applicable to such Offering, for the purchase of the number of full shares of 
Common Stock which the accumulated payroll deductions (without interest) in 
his or her account maintained by the Company under the Plan at that time will 
purchase at the applicable Option Exercise Price (but not in excess of the 
number of shares for which options have been granted the employee pursuant to 
Paragraph 7(a)), and any excess in his or her account at that time will be 
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based on the assumption that such excess comprises funds most recently 
deducted from the participant's pay; provided that any excess returned on 
account of fractional shares will not be credited with any interest.

    (b)  By written notice to the Human Resources Department of the Company 
at any time prior to the Offering Termination Date applicable to any such 
Offering, a participant may elect to withdraw all, but not less than all, the 
accumulated payroll deductions in his or her account at such time, with 
simple interest computed at the rate of 4% per annum as aforesaid.

    (c)  Fractional shares will not be issued under the Plan and any 
accumulated funds in a participant's account which would have been used to 
purchase a fractional shares or which are in excess of the limitations of 
Paragraph 7(a) shall be returned to an employee promptly following the 
termination of an Offering.

9. DELIVERY.

    As promptly as practicable after the Offering Termination Date of each 
Offering, the Company will deliver to each participant, as appropriate, the 
certificate or certificates representing the shares of Common Stock purchased 
upon the exercise of such participant's Option.

10. WITHDRAWAL.

    (a)  As indicated in Paragraph 8(b), a participant may withdraw payroll 
deductions credited to his or her account with the Company under any Offering 
at any time prior to the applicable Offering Termination Date by giving 
written notice of withdrawal to the Human Resources Department. All of the 
participant's payroll deductions credited to his or her account will be paid 
to the participant promptly after receipt of such notice of withdrawal and no 
further funds will be credited to his or her account during such Offering. 
The Company may, at its option, treat any attempt by an employee to borrow on 
the security of accumulated payroll deductions as an election, under 
Paragraph 8(b) to withdraw such payroll deductions.

    (b)  A participant's withdrawal from any Offering will not have any 
effect upon his or her eligibility to participate in any succeeding Offering 
or in any similar plan which may hereafter be adopted by the Company.

    (c)  Upon termination of the participant's employment for any reason, 
including retirement but excluding death or disability while in the employ of 
the Company, the payroll deductions credited to his or her account will be 
returned to the participant, with simple interest at the rate of 4% per 
annum, or, in the case of his or her death subsequent to the termination of 
employment, to the person or persons entitled thereto under Paragraph 14.

    (d)  Upon termination of the participant's employment because of 
disability or death, the participant or his or her beneficiary (as defined in 
Paragraph 14) shall have the right to elect, by written notice given to the 
Company's Human Resources Department prior to the expiration of the period of 
30 days commencing with the date of the disability or death of the 
participant, either

         (i)  to withdraw all of the funds credited to the participant's 
    account under the Plan with simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum; 
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         (ii) to exercise the participant's Option on the Offering 
     Termination Date next following the date of the participant's disability 
     or death for the purchase of the number of full shares of Common Stock 
     which the accumulated funds in the participant's account at the date of 
     the participant's disability or death will purchase at the applicable 
     Option Exercise Price, and any excess in such account will be returned 
     to the participant or said beneficiary.

       If no such written notice of election is received by the Human 
Resources Department, the participant or beneficiary shall automatically be 
deemed to have elected to withdraw the funds credited to the participant's 
account at the date of the participant's disability or death and the same 
will be paid promptly to the participant or said beneficiary with simple 
interest at the rate of 4% per annum as aforesaid.

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11. INTEREST.

    No interest will be paid or allowed on any money paid into the Plan or 
credited to the account of any participant employee except upon withdrawal as 
provided under Paragraphs 8(b) and 10 or upon the return of funds credited to 
the account as provided under Paragraph 12(a). In the event of the return of 
excess funds under Paragraphs 8(a) and 12(a), interest thereon, if any, shall 
be computed assuming that such excess comprises funds most recently deducted 
from the participant's pay.

12. STOCK.

    (a)  Subject to adjustment as provided in Paragraph 17, the maximum 
number of shares of Common Stock of the Company which may be issued and sold 
under the Plan is 2,500,000 shares. Such shares may be authorized and 
unissued shares or may be shares issued and thereafter acquired by the 
Company. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock which shall be made 
available for sale under the Plan shall be 50,000 shares, subject to 
adjustment as provided in Paragraph 17, for each of the first four Offerings 
and the total shares then remaining available to be issued and sold under the 
Plan for each of the remaining Offerings. For Offerings XI, XII, XIII, XIV, 
XV, and XVI, such limit shall not exceed 250,000 shares of common stock for 
each of said Offering. If the total number of shares for which Options are 
exercised on any Offering Termination Date in accordance with Paragraph 8 
exceeds the number of shares made available, the Company shall make a pro 
rata allocation of the shares available for delivery and distribution in as 
nearly a uniform manner as shall be practicable and as it shall determine to 
be equitable, and the balance of funds credited to the account of each 
participant under the Plan shall be returned to him or her as promptly as 
possible, with simple interest on such balance at the rate of 4% per annum, 
based on the assumption that such excess comprises funds most recently 
deducted from the participant's pay. If less than the number of shares made 
available are purchased during an Offering, the amount not purchased may be 
carried over to and made available during any subsequent Offering.

    (b)  The participant will have no interest in Common Stock covered by his 
or her Option until such Option has been exercised.

    (c)  Common Stock to be delivered to a participant under the Plan will be 
registered in the name of the participant, or, if the participant so directs, 
by written notice to the Company prior to the Offering Termination Date 
applicable thereto, in the names of the participant and one such other person 
as may be designated by the participant, as joint tenants with rights of 
survivorship, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

13. ADMINISTRATION.

    The Plan shall be administered by the Compensation Committee appointed by 
the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Committee"). The officer of the 
Company charged with day-to-day administration of the Plan shall, for matters 
involving the Plan, be an ex-officio member of that Committee. The 
interpretation and construction of any provision of the Plan and the adoption 
of rules and regulations for administering the Plan shall be made by the 
Committee, subject, however, at all times to the final approval of the Board 
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limitation, restrictions on the frequency of changes in withholding rates. 
Determinations made by the Committee and approved by the Board of Directors 
of the Company with respect to any matter or provision contained in the Plan 
shall be final, conclusive and binding upon the Company and upon all 
participants, their heirs or legal representatives. Any rule or regulation 
adopted by the Committee shall remain in full force and effect unless and 
until altered, amended, or repealed by the Committee or the Board of 
Directors of the Company.

14. DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY.

    A participant may file a written designation of a beneficiary who is to 
receive any shares of Common Stock and/or cash in the event of the death of 
the participant prior to the delivery of such shares or cash to the 
participant. Such designation of beneficiary may be changed by the 
participant at any time by written notice to the Human Resources Department 
of the Company. Within 30 days after the participant's death, the beneficiary 
may, as provided in Paragraph 10(d), elect to exercise the participant's 
Option when it becomes exercisable on the Offering Termination Date of the 
then current Offering. Upon the death of a participant and upon receipt by 
the Company of proof of the identity and existence at the participant's death 
of a beneficiary validly designated by the participant under the Plan, and 
notice of election of the beneficiary to exercise the participant's Option, 
the Company shall deliver such stock and/or cash to such beneficiary. In the 
event of the death of a participant and in the absence of a beneficiary 
validly designated under the Plan who is living at the time of such 
participant's death, the Company shall deliver such cash to the executor or 
administrator of the estate of the participant, or if no such executor or 
administrator has been appointed (to the knowledge of the Company) the 
Company, in its discretion, may deliver such cash to the spouse or to any one 
or more dependents of the participant as the Company may determine. No 
beneficiary shall prior to the death of the participant by whom he has been 
designated acquire any interest in the stock or cash credited to the 
participant's account maintained by the Company under the Plan.

15. TRANSFERABILITY.

    Neither funds credited to a participant's account nor any rights with 
regard to the exercise of an Option or to receive stock under the Plan may be 
assigned, transferred, pledged, or otherwise disposed of in any way by the 
participant otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. 
Any such attempted assignment, transfer, pledge, or other disposition shall 
be without effect, except that the Company may treat such act as an election 
to withdraw funds in accordance with Paragraph 8(b).

16. USE OF FUNDS.

    All funds received or held by the Company under this Plan may be used by 
the Company for any corporate purpose and the Company shall not be obligated 
to segregate such funds.

17. EFFECT OF CHANGES OF COMMON STOCK.

    In the event of any changes of outstanding shares of the Common Stock by 
reason of stock dividends, subdivisions, combinations and exchanges of 
shares, recapitalizations, mergers in which the Company is the surviving 
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consolidations, and the like, the aggregate number and class of shares 
available under the Plan and the Option Exercise Price per share shall be 
appropriately adjusted by the Board of Directors of the Company, whose 
determination shall be conclusive. Any such adjustments may provide for the 
elimination of any fractional shares which would otherwise become subject to 
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18. AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION.

    The Board of Directors of the Company may at any time terminate or amend 
the Plan. Except as hereinafter provided, no such amendment may make any 
change in Options previously granted which would adversely affect the rights 
of any participant. In addition, no amendment may be made to the Plan without 
prior approval of the shareholders of the Company if such amendment would (a) 
materially increase the benefits accruing to participants under the Plan, (b) 
materially increase the number of shares which may be issued under the Plan, 
or (c) materially modify the requirements as to eligibility for participation 
under the Plan.

19. NOTICES.

    All notices or other communications by a participant to the Company under 
or in connection with the Plan shall be deemed to have been duly given when 
received by the Human Resources Department.

20. MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.

    If the Company shall at any time merge into or consolidate with another 
corporation and the Company is the surviving entity, the holder of each 
option then outstanding will thereafter be entitled to receive at the next 
Offering Termination Date upon the automatic exercise of such Option under 
Paragraph 8(a) (unless previously withdrawn pursuant to Paragraph 10) for 
each share as to which such Option shall be exercised the securities or 
property which a holder of one share of the Common Stock was entitled to 
receive upon and at the time of such merger or consolidation, and the Board 
of Directors of the Company shall take such steps in connection with such 
merger or consolidation as the  Board of Directors shall deem necessary to 
assure that the provisions of Paragraph 17 shall thereafter be applicable, as 
nearly as reasonably may be, to such securities or property. In the event of 
a merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving entity, 
or of a sale of assets in which the Company is not the surviving entity, the 
Plan shall terminate, and all funds credited to participants' accounts shall 
be returned to them, with simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum.

21. APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDERS.

    All grants of options provided under any amendments shall be conditional 
upon the approval of the Plan by the shareholders of the Company at its next 
annual meeting. If such shareholder approval is not obtained at the Company's 
next annual meeting of shareholders, any options previously granted under the 
amendment to the Plan shall terminate and no further options shall be 
granted. In such event, the balance of funds credited to the account of each 
participant under the Plan shall be returned to him or her as promptly as 
possible, with simple interest computed upon such balance at the rate of 4% 
per annum.

22. REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION OF THE PLAN UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES 
    LAWS.

    No Option shall be granted under the Plan until such time as the Company 
has qualified or registered the shares which are subject to the Options under 
all applicable state and federal securities laws to the extent required by 
such laws.

    Approved by the Board of Directors on February 27, 1987.



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    Approved by the Shareholders on August 14, 1987.

    Amended by the Board of Directors effective May 1, 1989 and approved by 
    the shareholders at a Special Meeting in Lieu of an Annual Meeting of 
    Shareholders held  August 11, 1989.

    Amended by the Board of Directors effective April 11, 1991, and approved 
    by the Shareholders at a Special Meeting in Lieu of an Annual Meeting of 
    Shareholders held on August 9, 1991.

    Amended by the Board of Directors on May 2, 1993, and approved by 
    Shareholders at a Special Meeting in Lieu of an Annual Meeting of
    Shareholders held on August 5, 1993.

    Amended by the Board of Directors on May 3, 1996, and approved at an 
    Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on August 8, 1996.



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                                EXHIBIT 10(X)


_______________________________________________________________________________



                    SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT


                                     between


                                 INTERLEAF, INC.


                                       and


                               LINDNER INVESTMENTS




                                 October 14, 1996




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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS


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1.   Authorization and Sale of Shares..............................  1

     1.1  Authorization............................................  1
     1.2  Sale of Shares...........................................  1
     1.3  Use of Proceeds..........................................  1

2.   The Closing.................................................... 1

3.   Representations of the Company................................. 2

     3.1  Organization and Standing................................. 2
     3.2  Capitalization............................................ 2
     3.3  Authorization of Transaction.............................. 3
     3.4  Noncontravention.......................................... 3
     3.5  Reports and Financial Statements.......................... 3
     3.6  Absence of Material Adverse Changes....................... 4
     3.7  Litigation................................................ 4

4.   Representations of the Purchaser............................... 5

     4.1  Investment................................................ 5
     4.2  Authority................................................. 5
     4.3  Experience................................................ 5
     4.4  Access to Information..................................... 5
     4.5  Status.................................................... 6

5.   Covenants of the Company....................................... 6

     5.1  Inspection................................................ 6
     5.2  Financial Statements and Other Information................ 6
     5.3  Reservation of Common Stock............................... 6

6.   Transfer of Shares............................................. 6

     6.1  Restricted Shares......................................... 6
     6.2  Requirements for Transfer................................. 7
     6.3  Legend.................................................... 7

7.   Registration Rights............................................ 7

     7.1  Registration of Shares.................................... 7



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     7.2  Limitations on Registrations.............................. 8
     7.3  Registration Procedures................................... 9
     7.4  Requirements of the Purchaser............................. 10
     7.5  Indemnification........................................... 10

8.   Miscellaneous.................................................. 10

     8.1  Successors and Assigns.................................... 10
     8.2  Confidentiality........................................... 11
     8.3  Survival of Representations and Warranties................ 11
     8.4  Notices................................................... 11
     8.5  Brokers and Closing Costs................................. 12
     8.6  Entire Agreement.......................................... 12
     8.7  Amendments and Waivers.................................... 12
     8.8  Counterparts.............................................. 12
     8.9  Section Headings.......................................... 12
     8.10 Severability.............................................. 13
     8.11 Governing Law............................................. 13


Exhibit A      Certificate of Vote of Directors Establishing a Series
               of a Class of Stock

Exhibit B      Opinion of Hale and Dorr

Exhibit C      Opinion of John K. Hyvner, Esq.

Exhibit D      Issuance of Shares



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                 SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT


    This Agreement dated as of October 14, 1996 is entered into by and 
between Interleaf, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "Company"), and 
Lindner Investments, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Purchaser").

    In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained in this 
Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:

    1. AUTHORIZATION AND SALE OF SHARES.

       1.1  AUTHORIZATION.  The Company has duly authorized the sale and 
issuance, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, of 1,200,000 shares of its 
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.10 par value per share (the "Series 
C Preferred Stock"), having the rights, restrictions, privileges and 
preferences set forth in the Certificate of Vote of Directors Establishing a 
Series of a Class of Stock attached hereto as EXHIBIT A (the "Certificate of 
Vote").  The Company has adopted and will file prior to the Closing (as 
defined below) the Certificate of Vote with the Secretary of State of the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

       1.2  SALE OF SHARES.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement, at the Closing the Company will issue and sell to the Purchaser, 
and the Purchaser will purchase, 1,004,904 shares of Series C Preferred Stock 
for the purchase price of $9.9512 per share.  The shares of Series C 
Preferred Stock being sold under this Agreement are referred to as the 
"Shares."

       1.3  USE OF PROCEEDS.  The Company will use the proceeds from the sale 
of the Shares for working capital and general corporate purposes.

    2. THE CLOSING.  The closing ("Closing") of the sale and purchase of the 
Shares under this Agreement shall take place at the offices of Hale and Dorr, 
60 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts at 3:00 p.m. on October 15, 1996.  The 
date of the Closing is hereinafter referred to as the "Closing Date."  At the 
Closing:

       (a)  the Company shall deliver to the Purchaser a certificate, as of 
the most recent practicable date, as to the



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corporate good standing of the Company issued by the Secretary of State of 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;

       (b)  the Company shall deliver to the Purchaser the Articles of 
Organization of the Company, as amended and in effect as of the Closing Date 
(excluding the Certificate of Vote), certified by the Secretary of State of 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Certificate of Vote with a stamped 
filing acknowledgment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;

       (c)  Hale and Dorr, counsel for the Company, shall deliver to the 
Purchaser an opinion, dated the Closing Date, in substantially the form 
attached hereto as EXHIBIT B;

       (d)  John K. Hyvnar, General Counsel of the Company, shall deliver to 
the Purchaser an opinion, dated the Closing Date, in substantially the form 
attached hereto as EXHIBIT C;

       (e)  the Company shall deliver to the Purchaser certificates for the 
Shares being purchased by the Purchaser, registered in the name of one or 
more series into which the Purchaser's shares of beneficial interest have 
been divided, as set forth on EXHIBIT D attached hereto; 

       (f)  the Purchaser shall pay to the Company the purchase price for the 
Shares, by wire transfer or certified check; and

       (g)  the Company and the Purchaser shall execute and deliver a 
Cross-Receipt.  

    3. REPRESENTATIONS OF THE COMPANY.  The Company hereby represents and 
warrants to the Purchaser as follows as of the date hereof:

       3.1  ORGANIZATION AND STANDING.  The Company is a corporation duly 
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  The Company is duly qualified to do business 
as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in any jurisdiction in which 
the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on the 
operations or financial condition of the Company.  

       3.2  CAPITALIZATION.  The authorized capital stock of the Company at 
the Closing will consist of (a) 30,000,000 shares of common stock, $.01 par 
value per share, of which 17,459,219 shares were issued and outstanding as of 
September 30, 1996, and

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(b) 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share, of which 
(i) 200,000 shares have been designated as Series A Junior Participating 
Preferred Stock (none of which are issued or outstanding), (ii) 2,142,857 
shares have been designated as Senior Series B Convertible Preferred Stock 
(of which 861,911 shares were outstanding as of September 30, 1996) and (iii) 
1,200,000 shares have been designated as Series C Preferred Stock (none of 
which are issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Closing).  At the 
Closing, the Common Stock and the Preferred Stock of the Company will have 
the voting powers, designations, preferences, rights and qualifications, and 
limitations or restrictions set forth in the Articles of Organization 
(including the Certificate of Vote).  All of the issued and outstanding 
shares of capital stock of the Company have been duly authorized and validly 
issued and are fully paid and nonassessable.  All of the Shares, and all of 
the shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to Section 7.1(b), 
will be, when issued in accordance with this Agreement, duly authorized, 
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

       3.3  AUTHORIZATION OF TRANSACTION.  The Company has all requisite 
power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its 
obligations hereunder.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the 
Company and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by the 
Company have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate 
action on the part of the Company.  The issuance, sale and delivery of the 
Shares in accordance with this Agreement, and the issuance and delivery of 
the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Shares, have been 
duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company, 
and all such shares have been duly reserved for issuance.  This Agreement has 
been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes a 
valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against it in 
accordance with its terms.

       3.4  NONCONTRAVENTION.  Neither the execution and delivery of this 
Agreement by the Company, nor the consummation by the Company of the 
transactions contemplated hereby, will (a) conflict with or violate any 
provision of the Articles of Organization or By-laws of the Company, (b) 
require on the part of the Company any filing with, or permit, authorization, 
consent or approval of, any governmental entity (other than the filing of the 
Certificate of Vote), (c) conflict with, result in breach of, constitute a 
default under, or require any notice, consent or waiver under, any contract, 
agreement or other instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it 
is bound (other than any consent as waiver which has already been obtained), 
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(d) violate any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule or regulation 
applicable to the Company.

       3.5  REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

       (a)  The Company has previously furnished to the Purchaser complete 
and accurate copies, as amended or supplemented, of its (i) Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, as filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and (ii) its Quarterly Report 
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, as filed with the SEC (such 
reports are collectively referred to herein as the "Company Reports").  The 
Company Reports constitute all of the documents required to be filed by the 
Company under Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 
(the "Exchange Act") with the SEC since March 31, 1996.  As of their 
respective dates, the Company Reports did not contain any untrue statement of 
a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated 
therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the 
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  The audited 
financial statements and unaudited interim financial statements of the 
Company included in the Company Reports (i) comply as to form in all material 
respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and 
regulations of the SEC with respect thereto, (ii) have been prepared in 
accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods 
covered thereby (except as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto, 
and in the case of quarterly financial statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q 
under the Exchange Act), (iii) fairly present the consolidated financial 
condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of the 
respective dates thereof and for the periods referred to therein, and (iv) 
are consistent with the books and records of the Company.

       (b)  The Company has provided to the Purchaser a copy of its press 
release dated September 30, 1996 with respect to the financial results of the 
Company for the quarter then ended.  The Company has also provided to and 
discussed with the Purchaser such information as the Purchaser has requested 
(to the extent available) regarding the financial results of the Company for 
such quarter and the current operations, financial condition (including the 
amount of available cash) and plans of the Company.

       3.6  ABSENCE OF MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGES.  Except as disclosed by the 
Company to the Purchaser prior to the date hereof, since June 30, 1996, there 
has not been any material



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adverse change in the assets, business, financial condition or results of 
operations of the Company.

       3.7  LITIGATION.  There is no action, suit or proceeding, or 
governmental inquiry or investigation, pending, or, to the best of the 
Company's knowledge, any basis therefor or threat thereof, against the 
Company, which questions the validity of this Agreement or the right of the 
Company to enter into it, or which might result, either individually or in 
the aggregate, in any material adverse change in the business, prospects, 
assets or condition, financial or otherwise, of the Company.

    4. REPRESENTATIONS OF THE PURCHASER.  The Purchaser represents and 
warrants to the Company as follows:

       4.1  INVESTMENT.  The Purchaser is acquiring the Shares, and the 
shares of Common Stock into which the Shares may be converted, for its own 
account for investment and not with a view to, or for sale in connection 
with, any distribution thereof, nor with any present intention of 
distributing or selling the same; and the Purchaser has no present or 
contemplated agreement, undertaking, arrangement, obligation, indebtedness or 
commitment providing for the disposition thereof.  The Purchaser acknowledges 
that the Shares are restricted securities as defined under the Securities Act 
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and shall bear the legend set 
forth in Section 6.3 hereof.  

       4.2  AUTHORITY.  The Purchaser has full power and authority to enter 
into and to perform this Agreement in accordance with its terms.  The 
Purchaser represents that it has not been organized, reorganized or 
recapitalized specifically for the purpose of investing in the Company.  This 
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Purchaser and 
constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable 
against it in accordance with its terms.  

       4.3  EXPERIENCE.  The Purchaser has carefully reviewed the 
representations concerning the Company contained in this Agreement and has 
made detailed inquiry concerning the Company, its business and its personnel; 
the officers of the Company have made available to the Purchaser any and all 
written information which it has requested and have answered to the 
Purchaser's satisfaction all inquiries made by the Purchaser; and the 
Purchaser has sufficient knowledge and experience in investing in companies 
similar to the Company so as to be able to evaluate the risks and merits of 
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financially to bear the risks thereof, including a complete loss of its 
investment.

       4.4  ACCESS TO INFORMATION.  The Purchaser acknowledges that the 
Company has provided to and discussed with the Purchaser such information as 
the Purchaser has requested (to the extent available) regarding the financial 
results of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 and the 
current operations, financial condition (including the amount of available 
cash) and plans of the Company.  The Purchaser represents and warrants that, 
in making this investment, it has not relied upon any information or 
representations and warranties of Hambrecht & Quist LLC, including without 
limitation representations and warranties regarding the Company, its 
officers, financial condition, business and prospects, or the terms of the 
purchase of the Shares.

       4.5  STATUS.  The Purchaser is an "accredited Investor" as that term 
is defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

    5. COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.

       5.1  INSPECTION.  So long as the Purchaser (or any of its affiliates) 
holds at least 25% of the Shares originally issued pursuant to this 
Agreement, the Company shall permit the Purchaser, or any authorized 
representative thereof, to visit and inspect the properties of the Company, 
including its corporate and financial records, and to discuss its business 
and finances with officers of the Company, during normal business hours 
following reasonable notice and as often as may be reasonably requested, 
without interruption of the business of the Company and subject to the 
confidentiality obligations of Section 8.2 hereof.  

       5.2  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION.  So long as the 
Purchaser (or any of its affiliates) holds at least 25% of the Shares 
originally issued pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall deliver to 
the Purchaser:

       (a)  within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, 
an audited balance sheet of the Company as at the end of such year, and 
audited statements of income and of cash flows of the Company for such year, 
certified by certified public accountants of established national reputation 
selected by the Company, and prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles;



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       (b)  within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the 
Company, an unaudited balance sheet of the Company as at the end of such 
quarter, and unaudited statements of income and of cash flows of the Company 
for such fiscal quarter and for the current fiscal year to the end of such 
fiscal quarter; and

       (c)  with reasonable promptness, such other notices, information and 
data with respect to the Company as the Company files with the SEC or 
delivers to the holders of its Common Stock, and such other information and 
data as the Purchaser may from time to time reasonably request.

       5.3  RESERVATION OF COMMON STOCK.  The Company shall reserve and 
maintain a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon 
conversion of all of the outstanding Shares. 

    6. TRANSFER OF SHARES.

       6.1  RESTRICTED SHARES.  "Restricted Shares" means (i) the Shares, 
(ii) the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of the 
Shares, and (iii) any other shares of capital stock of the Company issued in 
respect of such shares (as a result of stock splits, stock dividends, 
reclassifications, recapitalizations, or similar events); PROVIDED, HOWEVER, 
that shares of Common Stock which are Restricted Shares shall cease to be 
Restricted Shares (i) upon any sale pursuant to a registration statement 
under the Securities Act, Section 4(1) of the Securities Act or Rule 144 
under the Securities Act, or (ii) at such time as they become eligible for 
sale under Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act.  

       6.2  REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER.  Restricted Shares shall not be sold 
or transferred unless either (a) they first shall have been registered under 
the Securities Act, or (b) the Company first shall have been furnished with 
an opinion of legal counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to the 
effect that such sale or transfer is exempt from the registration 
requirements of the Securities Act.

       6.3  LEGEND.  Each certificate representing Restricted Shares shall 
bear a legend substantially in the following form: 

       "The shares represented by this certificate have not been registered
       under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered,
       sold or otherwise transferred, pledged or hypothecated unless and
       until such



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       shares are registered under such Act or an opinion of counsel 
       satisfactory to the Company is obtained to the effect that 
       such registration is not required."


    The foregoing legend shall be removed from the certificates representing 
any Restricted Shares, at the request of the holder thereof, at such time as 
they become eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities 
Act.

    7. REGISTRATION RIGHTS.

       7.1  REGISTRATION OF SHARES.

            (a)  The Company shall use its best efforts to file with the SEC, 
as promptly as practicable following the Closing, a registration statement on 
Form S-3 (the "Registration Statement") covering the resale to the public by 
the Purchaser of the shares of common stock of the Company issued upon 
conversion of the Shares (the "Registrable Shares").  The Company shall use 
its best efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective 
by the SEC as soon as practicable, but in no event later than January 15, 
1997.  The Company shall cause the Registration Statement to remain effective 
until the date three years after the Closing Date or such earlier time as all 
of the Registrable Shares covered by the Registration Statement have been 
sold pursuant thereto.  

            (b)  In the event the Registration Statement has not been 
declared effective under the Securities Act by the SEC by the close of 
business on January 15, 1997, the Company shall issue to the Purchaser within 
15 days following the end of each calendar month (beginning with January 
1997), until the Registration Statement is declared effective, such number of 
shares of Series C Preferred Stock as is equal to (i) (A) the number of 
shares purchased at the Closing pursuant to this Agreement multiplied by (B) 
$.001 multiplied by (C) the number of weeks (including fractions of a week) 
during such month for which the Registration Statement was not declared 
effective (excluding, for January 1997, any period prior to the close of 
business on January 15, 1997) divided by (ii) (A) the average of the daily 
trading volume-weighted last reported sale prices per share of the common 
stock of the Company on the Nasdaq National Market, as reported by Nasdaq, on 
the last ten trading days of such month multiplied by (B) four.  Any shares 
of Series C Preferred Stock issuable pursuant to this Section 7.1(b) shall be 
considered "Shares" for purposes of Sections 4, 6 and 7 of this Agreement.  
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Stock pursuant to this Section 7.1(b) shall constitute liquidated damages 
with respect to the Company's failure to cause the Registration Statement to 
be declared effective by January 15, 1997, and shall be in lieu of any other 
claims or damages to which the Purchaser may be entitled with respect thereto.

       7.2  LIMITATIONS ON REGISTRATIONS.

            (a)  The Company may, by written notice to the Purchaser, (i) 
delay the filing or effectiveness of the Registration Statement or (ii) 
suspend the Registration Statement after effectiveness and require that the 
Purchaser immediately cease sales of shares pursuant to the Registration 
Statement, in the event that (A) the Company files a registration statement 
(other than a registration statement on Form S-8 or Form S-4 or their 
successor forms) with the SEC for a public offering of its securities, or (B) 
the Company is engaged in any activity or transaction or preparations or 
negotiations for any activity or transaction that the Company desires to keep 
confidential for business reasons, if the Company determines in good faith 
that the public disclosure requirements imposed on the Company under the 
Securities Act in connection with the Registration Statement would require 
disclosure of such activity, transaction, preparations or negotiations.  
Notwithstanding the foregoing, such right shall not be exercised more than 
twice in any 12-month period, and no such delay or suspension may continue 
for more than 30 days.

            (b)  If the Company delays or suspends the Registration Statement 
or requires the Purchaser to cease sales of shares pursuant to paragraph (a) 
above, the Company shall, as promptly as practicable following the 
termination of the circumstance which entitled the Company to do so, take 
such actions as may be necessary to file or reinstate the effectiveness of 
the Registration Statement and/or give written notice to the Purchaser 
authorizing them to resume sales pursuant to the Registration Statement.  If 
as a result thereof the prospectus included in the Registration Statement has 
been amended to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act, the 
Company shall enclose such revised prospectus with the notice to the 
Purchaser given pursuant to this paragraph (b), and the Purchaser shall make 
no offers or sales of shares pursuant to the Registration Statement other 
than by means of such revised prospectus.  Moreover, if the Company delays or 
suspends the Registration Statement or requires the Purchaser to cease sales 
of shares pursuant to clause (i) of paragraph (a) above as a result of the 
circumstances set forth in clause (A) of such paragraph (a), the Company 
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in a registration statement filed by the Company during such period, any 
Registrable Shares that would have been included in the Registration 
Statement, subject to the right of the Company to limit the number of 
Registrable Shares to be included in a registration statement relating to a 
unwritten offering of securities of the Company if the managing underwriter 
of such offering determines that the inclusion of such shares in such 
offering would adversely affect the marketability of such offering.

       7.3  REGISTRATION PROCEDURES.

            (a)  In connection with the filing by the Company of the 
Registration Statement, the Company shall furnish to the Purchaser a copy of 
the prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus, in conformity with the 
requirements of the Securities Act.

            (b)  The Company shall use its best efforts to register or 
qualify the Registrable Shares covered by the Registration Statement under 
the securities laws of such states as the Purchaser shall reasonably request.

            (c)  If the Company has delivered preliminary or final 
prospectuses to the Purchaser and after having done so the prospectus is 
amended to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act, the Company 
shall promptly notify the Purchaser and, if requested by the Company, the 
Purchaser shall immediately cease making offers or sales of shares under the 
Registration Statement and return all prospectuses to the Company.  The 
Company shall promptly provide the Purchaser with revised prospectuses and, 
following receipt of the revised prospectuses, the Purchaser shall be free to 
resume making offers and sales under the Registration Statement.

            (d)  The Company shall pay the expenses incurred by it in 
complying with its obligations under this Section 7 including all 
registration and filing fees, exchange listing fees, fees and expenses of 
counsel for the Company, and fees and expenses of accountants for the 
Company, but excluding (i) any brokerage fees, selling commissions or 
underwriting discounts incurred by the Purchaser in connection with sales 
under the Registration Statement.  

       7.4  REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER.

            (a)  The Purchaser shall furnish to the Company in writing such 
information regarding the Purchaser and the proposed 



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sale of Registrable Shares by the Purchaser as shall be required in 
connection therewith by the SEC or any state securities law authorities.

            (b)  The Purchaser shall indemnify the Company and each of its 
directors and officers against, and hold the Company and each of its 
directors and officers harmless from, any losses, claims, damages, expenses 
or liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) to which the Company or 
such directors and officers may become subject by reason of any statement or 
omission in the Registration Statement made in reliance upon, or in 
conformity with, a written statement by the Purchaser furnished pursuant to 
this Section 7.4.

            (c)  The Purchaser shall report to the Company sales made 
pursuant to the Registration Statement.

       7.5  INDEMNIFICATION.  The Company agrees to indemnify and hold 
harmless the Purchaser against any losses, claims, damages, expenses or 
liabilities to which the Purchaser may become subject by reason of any untrue 
statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement or any 
omission to state therein a fact required to be stated therein or necessary 
to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as such losses, 
claims, damages, expenses or liabilities arise out of or are based upon 
information furnished to the Company by or on behalf of the Purchaser for use 
in the Registration Statement.  The Company shall have the right to assume 
the defense and settlement of any claim or suit for which the Company may be 
responsible for indemnification under this Section 7.5.

    8. MISCELLANEOUS.

       8.1  SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Agreement, and the rights and 
obligations of the Purchaser hereunder, may be assigned by the Purchaser to 
any person or entity to which at least 10% of the Shares originally issued 
pursuant to this Agreement are transferred by the Purchaser, and such 
transferee shall be deemed a "Purchaser" for purposes of this Agreement; 
provided that the transferee provides to the Company a written instrument 
notifying the Company of such transfer and assignment and agreeing to be 
bound by the terms of this Agreement.

       8.2  CONFIDENTIALITY.  The Purchaser agrees that it will keep 
confidential and will not disclose or divulge any confidential, proprietary 
or secret information which the Purchaser may obtain from the Company 
pursuant to financial statements, reports and other materials submitted by 
the Company



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to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, or pursuant to visitation or 
inspection rights granted hereunder, unless such information is known, or 
until such information becomes known, to the public; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that 
the Purchaser may disclose such information (i) to its attorneys, 
accountants, consultants, and other professionals to the extent necessary to 
obtain their services in connection with its investment in the Company, (ii) 
to any prospective purchaser of any Shares from the Purchaser as long as such 
prospective purchaser agrees in writing to be bound by the provisions of this 
Section, or (iii) to any affiliate of the Purchaser; subject to the agreement 
of such party to keep such information confidential as set forth herein.

       8.3  SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  All agreements, 
representations and warranties contained herein shall survive the execution 
and delivery of this Agreement and the closing of the transactions 
contemplated hereby.

       8.4  NOTICES.  All notices, requests, consents, and other 
communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be 
delivered by hand, sent via a reputable nationwide overnight courier service 
or mailed by first class certified or registered mail, return receipt 
requested, postage prepaid:

    If to the Company, at Interleaf, Inc., 62 Fourth Avenue, Waltham, 
Massachusetts 02154, Attn: Clerk, or at such other address or addresses as 
may have been furnished in writing by the Company to the Purchaser; or

    If to the Purchaser, at 7711 Carondelet Avenue, Suite 700, St. Louis, 
Missouri 63105, or at such other address or addresses as may have been 
furnished in writing by the Purchaser to the Company.

    Notices provided in accordance with this Section 8.4 shall be deemed 
delivered upon personal delivery, one business day after being sent via a 
reputable nationwide overnight courier service, or two business days after 
deposit in the mail.

       8.5  BROKERS AND CLOSING COSTS.

            (a)  The Company and the Purchaser each agree to indemnify and 
save the other harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities or 
obligations with respect to brokerage or finders' fees or commissions in 
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement asserted by 
any person on the basis of any agreement, statement or representation alleged 
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Company specifically acknowledges that it is responsible for the fees and 
expenses of Hambrecht & Quist LLC relating to this transaction.

            (b)  The Company will pay all costs and expenses relating to the 
Closing, including the fees and expenses of counsel for the Purchaser (which 
shall not exceed $2,000).

       8.6  ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement embodies the entire agreement 
and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject 
matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating 
to such subject matter.

       8.7  AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS.  Except as otherwise expressly set forth 
in this Agreement, any term of this Agreement may be amended and the 
observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or 
in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), with the 
written consent of the Company and the Purchaser.  Any amendment or waiver 
effected in accordance with this Section 8.7 shall be binding upon each 
holder of any Shares (including shares of Common Stock into which such Shares 
have been converted), each future holder of all such securities and the 
Company.  No waivers of or exceptions to any term, condition or provision of 
this Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or 
construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such term, condition or 
provision.  

       8.8  COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed in one or more 
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of 
which shall be one and the same document. 

       8.9  SECTION HEADINGS.  The section headings are for the convenience 
of the parties and in no way alter, modify, amend, limit, or restrict the 
contractual obligations of the parties.

       8.10 SEVERABILITY.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any 
provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability 
of any other provision of this Agreement. 

       8.11 GOVERNING LAW.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed 
in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.



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Executed as of the date first written above.

                                   INTERLEAF, INC.


                                   By:/s/ G. Gordon M. Large
                                      -------------------------------
                                      G. Gordon M. Large
                                      Executive Vice President and
                                      Chief Financial Officer
                                      (print name and title)


                                   LINDNER INVESTMENTS


                                   By:/s/ Larry Callahan
                                      -------------------------------
                                      Larry Callahan
                                      Vice President
                                      (print name and title)



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                                   EXHIBIT A

                                      to

                 Certificate of Vote of Directors Establishing

                          a Series of a Class of Stock

                                      of

                                INTERLEAF, INC.

                                To be Designated

                       SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK


    Interleaf, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "Corporation"), 
pursuant to authority conferred on the Board of Directors of the Corporation 
by the Articles of Organization and in accordance with the provisions of 
Section 26 of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of 
Massachusetts, certifies that the Board of Directors of the Corporation, at a 
meeting duly called and held, at which a quorum was present and acting 
throughout, duly voted to establish a series of Preferred Stock, $0.10 par 
value per share, of the Corporation and that the designation and number of 
shares, and the preferences, voting powers, qualifications, and special or 
relative rights or privileges thereof are fixed as follows:

    1. DESIGNATION AND AMOUNT.  The shares of such series shall be designated 
as "Series C Convertible Preferred Stock" (the "Series C Preferred Stock") 
and the number of shares constituting the Series C Preferred Stock shall be 
1,200,000.

    2. DIVIDENDS.  The holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall be 
entitled to receive, out of funds legally available therefor, dividends of 
$.24878 per share on April 15, 1998 and October 15, 1998, and $.49756 per 
share on each April 15



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and October 15 thereafter (subject in each case to appropriate adjustment in 
the event of any stock dividend, stock split, combination or other similar 
recapitalization affecting such shares).  Such dividends shall accrue and 
shall be cumulative, from and after October 15, 1997, whether or not declared 
by the Board of Directors.

    3. LIQUIDATION, DISSOLUTION OR WINDING UP; CERTAIN MERGERS,
       CONSOLIDATIONS AND ASSET SALES.

       (a)  In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, 
dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the holders of shares of Series 
C Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the 
assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, 
after and subject to the payment in full of all amounts required to be 
distributed to the holders of any other class or series of stock of the 
Corporation ranking on liquidation prior and in preference to the Series C 
Preferred Stock (collectively referred to as "Senior Preferred Stock"), but 
before any payment shall be made to the holders of Common Stock, Series A 
Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock or any other class or series of 
stock ranking on liquidation junior to the Series C Preferred Stock (such 
Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and other 
stock being collectively referred to as "Junior Stock") by reason of their 
ownership thereof, an amount equal to $9.9512 per share (subject to 
appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, 
combination or other similar recapitalization affecting such shares), plus 
any declared or accrued but unpaid dividends on such shares. If upon any such 
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation the remaining 
assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders 
shall be insufficient to pay the holders of shares of Series C Preferred 
Stock the full amount to which they shall be entitled, the holders of shares 
of Series C Preferred Stock and any class or series of stock ranking on 
liquidation on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock shall share ratably 
in any distribution of the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation in 
proportion to the respective amounts which would otherwise be payable in 
respect of the shares held by them upon such distribution if all amounts 
payable on or with respect to such shares were paid in full.

       (b)  After the payment of all preferential amounts required to be paid 
to the holders of Senior Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and any 
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of the Corporation ranking on liquidation on a parity with the Series C 
Preferred Stock, upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the 
Corporation, the holders of shares of Junior Stock then outstanding shall be 
entitled to receive the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation 
available for distribution to its stockholders, in accordance with the terms 
of such Junior Stock.

       (c)  Any merger or consolidation of the Corporation or a subsidiary 
into or with another corporation or a sale of all or substantially all of the 
assets of the Corporation shall not be deemed to be a liquidation, 
dissolution or winding up of the Corporation for purposes of this Section 3.

    4. VOTING.

       (a)  Each holder of outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock 
shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to one-half the number of 
whole shares of Common Stock into which the shares of Series C Preferred 
Stock held by such holder are convertible (as adjusted from time to time 
pursuant to Section 5 hereof) as of the record date, at each meeting of 
stockholders of the Corporation (and written actions of stockholders in lieu 
of meetings) with respect to any and all matters presented to the 
stockholders of the Corporation for their action or consideration.  Except as 
provided by law or by the provisions of Subsections 3(b) or 3(c) below or by 
the provisions establishing any other series of stock, holders of Series C 
Preferred Stock and of any other outstanding series of stock shall vote 
together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class.

       (b)  The Corporation shall not amend, alter or repeal the preferences, 
special rights or other powers of the Series C Preferred Stock so as to 
affect adversely the Series C Preferred Stock, without the written consent or 
affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares 
of Series C Preferred Stock, given in writing or by vote at a meeting, 
consenting or voting (as the case may be) separately as a class.  For this 
purpose, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authorization 
of any shares of capital stock with preference or priority over the Series C 
Preferred Stock as to the right to receive either dividends or amounts 
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or winding up of the Corporation shall be deemed to affect adversely the 
Series C Preferred Stock and the authorization of any shares of capital stock 
on a parity with Series C Preferred Stock as to the right to receive either 
dividends or amounts distributable upon liquidation, dissolution or winding 
up of the Corporation shall not be deemed to affect adversely the Series C 
Preferred Stock.

       (c)  So long as at least 251,226 shares of Series C Preferred Stock 
(subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any dividend, stock split, 
combination or other similar recapitalization affecting such shares) are 
outstanding, the Corporation shall not, without the prior written consent of 
the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series C 
Preferred Stock, given in writing or by vote at a meeting, consenting or 
voting (as the case may be) separately as a class:  (i) take any action that 
would result in the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock becoming subject 
to taxation under Section 305 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 
amended; or (ii) declare or pay any dividends on capital stock (other than 
dividends payable solely in capital stock).

    5. OPTIONAL CONVERSION.  The holders of the Series C Preferred Stock 
shall have conversion rights as follows (the "Conversion Rights"):

       (a)  RIGHT TO CONVERT.  Each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall 
be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from 
time to time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the 
holder thereof, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of 
Common Stock as is determined by dividing $9.9512 by the Conversion Price (as 
defined below) in effect at the time of conversion.  The "Conversion Price" 
shall initially be $2.4878.  Such Conversion Price, and the rate at which 
shares of Series C Preferred Stock may be converted into shares of Common 
Stock, shall be subject to adjustment as provided below.

    In the event of a notice of redemption of any shares of Series C 
Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 7 hereof, the Conversion Right of the 
shares designated for redemption shall terminate at the close of business on 
the fifth full day preceding the date fixed for redemption, unless the 
redemption price is not paid when due, in which case the Conversion Right for 
such shares shall continue until such price is paid in full.  In the event of 
a liquidation of the Corporation, the Conversion Right shall terminate at the 
close of business on the first full business day preceding the date fixed for 
the payment of any amounts distributable on liquidation to the holders of 
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       (b)  FRACTIONAL SHARES.  No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be 
issued upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock.  In lieu of any 
fractional shares to which the holder would otherwise be entitled, the 
Corporation shall pay cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the then 
effective Conversion Price.

       (c)  MECHANICS OF CONVERSION.

            (i)  In order for a holder of Series C Preferred Stock to convert 
shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock, such holder 
shall surrender the certificate or certificates for such shares of Series C 
Preferred Stock, at the office of the transfer agent for the Series C 
Preferred Stock (or at the principal office of the Corporation if the 
Corporation serves as its own transfer agent), together with written notice 
that such holder elects to convert all or any number of the shares of the 
Series C Preferred Stock represented by such certificate or certificates.  
Such notice shall state such holder's name or the names of the nominees in 
which such holder wishes the certificate or certificates for shares of Common 
Stock to be issued.  If required by the Corporation, certificates surrendered 
for conversion shall be endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or 
instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Corporation, duly 
executed by the registered holder or his or its attorney duly authorized in 
writing.  The date of receipt of such certificates and notice by the transfer 
agent (or by the Corporation if the Corporation serves as its own transfer 
agent) shall be the conversion date ("Conversion Date").  The Corporation 
shall, as soon as practicable after the Conversion Date, issue and deliver at 
such office to such holder of Series C Preferred Stock, or to his or its 
nominees, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common 
Stock to which such holder shall be entitled, together with cash in lieu of 
any fraction of a share.

            (ii) The Corporation shall at all times when the Series C 
Preferred Stock shall be outstanding, reserve and keep available out of its 
authorized but unissued stock, for the purpose of effecting the conversion of 
the Series C Preferred Stock, such number of its duly authorized shares of 
Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the 
conversion of all outstanding Series C Preferred Stock.  

            (iii) All shares of Series C Preferred Stock which shall have 
been surrendered for conversion as herein provided shall no longer be deemed 
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rights with respect to such shares, including the rights, if any, to receive 
notices and to vote or to receive dividends, shall immediately cease and 
terminate on the Conversion Date.  Any shares of Series C Preferred Stock so 
converted shall be retired and cancelled and shall not be reissued, and the 
Corporation (without the need for stockholder action) may from time to time 
take such appropriate action as may be necessary to reduce the authorized 
number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock accordingly.

            (iv) The Corporation shall pay any and all issue and other taxes 
that may be payable in respect of any issuance or delivery of shares of 
Common Stock upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock pursuant 
to this Section 5.  The Corporation shall not, however, be required to pay 
any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the 
issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock in a name other than that in 
which the shares of Series C Preferred Stock so converted were registered, 
and no such issuance or delivery shall be made unless and until the person or 
entity requesting such issuance has paid to the Corporation the amount of any 
such tax or has established, to the satisfaction of the Corporation, that 
such tax has been paid.

       (d)  ADJUSTMENTS TO CONVERSION PRICE FOR DILUTING ISSUES:

            (i)  SPECIAL DEFINITIONS.  For purposes of this Subsection 5(d), 
the following definitions shall apply:

                 (A)  "OPTION" shall mean rights, options or warrants to 
subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire Common Stock or Convertible 
Securities.

                 (B)  "ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE" shall mean the date on which a 
share of Series C Preferred Stock was first issued.

                 (C)  "CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES" shall mean any evidences of 
indebtedness, shares or other securities directly or indirectly convertible 
into or exchangeable for Common Stock.

                 (D)  "ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK" shall mean all 
shares of Common Stock issued (or, pursuant to Subsection 5(d)(iii) below, 
deemed to be issued) by the Corporation after the Original Issue Date, other 
than:



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                      (I)  shares of Common Stock issued or issuable by
                 reason of a dividend or other distribution on shares of Common
                 Stock that is covered by Subsection 5(e) or 5(f) below; or

                      (II) shares of Common Stock issued or issuable to 
                 employees or directors of, or consultants to, the 
                 Corporation pursuant to plans adopted by the Board of 
                 Directors of the Corporation. 

            (ii) NO ADJUSTMENT OF CONVERSION PRICE.  No adjustment in the 
number of shares of Common Stock into which the Series C Preferred Stock is 
convertible shall be made (a) unless the consideration per share (determined 
pursuant to Subsection 5(d)(v)) for an Additional Share of Common Stock 
issued or deemed to be issued by the Corporation is less than the applicable 
Conversion Price in effect on the date of, and immediately prior to, the 
issue of such Additional Shares, or (b) if the Corporation receives written 
notice from the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares 
of Series C Preferred Stock, agreeing that no such adjustment shall be made 
as the result of such issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock.

            (iii) ISSUE OF SECURITIES DEEMED ISSUE OF ADDITIONAL SHARES OF 
                  COMMON STOCK. 

    If the Corporation at any time or from time to time after the Original 
Issue Date shall issue any Options or Convertible Securities or shall fix a 
record date for the determination of holders of any class of securities 
entitled to receive any such Options or Convertible Securities, then the 
maximum number of shares of Common Stock (as set forth in the instrument 
relating thereto without regard to any provision contained therein for a 
subsequent adjustment of such number) issuable upon the exercise of such 
Options or, in the case of Convertible Securities and Options therefor, the 
conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, shall be deemed to be 
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issued as of the time of such issue or, in case such a record date shall have 
been fixed, as of the close of business on such record date, provided that 
Additional Shares of Common Stock shall not be deemed to have been issued 
unless the consideration per share (determined pursuant to Subsection 5(d)(v) 
hereof) of such Additional Shares of Common Stock would be less than the 
applicable Conversion Price in effect on the date of and immediately prior to 
such issue, or such record date, as the case may be, and provided further 
that in any such case in which Additional Shares of Common Stock are deemed 
to be issued:

                 (A)  No further adjustment in the Conversion Price shall be 
made upon the subsequent issue of Convertible Securities or shares of Common 
Stock upon the exercise of such Options or conversion or exchange of such 
Convertible Securities;

                 (B)  If such Options or Convertible Securities by their 
terms provide, with the passage of time or otherwise, for any increase in the 
consideration payable to the Corporation, upon the exercise, conversion or 
exchange thereof, the Conversion Price computed upon the original issue 
thereof (or upon the occurrence of a record date with respect thereto), and 
any subsequent adjustments based thereon, shall, upon any such increase 
becoming effective, be recomputed to reflect such increase insofar as it 
affects such Options or the rights of conversion or exchange under such 
Convertible Securities;

                 (C)  Upon the expiration or termination of any unexercised 
Option, the Conversion Price shall not be readjusted, but the Additional 
Shares of Common Stock deemed issued as the result of the original issue of 
such Option shall not be deemed issued for the purposes of any subsequent 
adjustment of the Conversion Price;

                 (D)  In the event of any change in the number of shares of 
Common Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of any Option 
or Convertible Security, including, but not limited to, a change resulting 
from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, the Conversion Price then in 
effect shall forthwith be readjusted to such Conversion Price as would have 
obtained had the adjustment which was made upon the issuance of such Option 
or Convertible Security not exercised or converted prior to such change been 
made upon the basis of such change; and

                 (E)  No readjustment pursuant to clause (B) or (D) above 
shall have the effect of increasing the Conversion Price to an amount which 
exceeds the lower of (i) the Conversion Price on the original adjustment 
date, or (ii) the Conversion Price that would have resulted from any 
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Shares of Common Stock between the original adjustment date and such 
readjustment date.

    In the event the Corporation, after the Original Issue Date, amends any 
Options or Convertible Securities (whether such Options or Convertible 
Securities were outstanding on the Original Issue Date or were issued after 
the Original Issue Date) to increase the number of shares issuable thereunder 
or decrease the consideration to be paid upon exercise or conversion thereof, 
then such Options or Convertible Securities, as so amended, shall be deemed 
to have been issued after the Original Issue Date and the provisions of this 
Subsection 5(d)(iii) shall apply. 

            (iv) ADJUSTMENT OF CONVERSION PRICE UPON ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL 
                 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.

    In the event the Corporation shall at any time after the Original Issue 
Date issue Additional Shares of Common Stock (including Additional Shares of 
Common Stock deemed to be issued pursuant to Subsection 5(d)(iii), but 
excluding shares issued as a stock split or combination as provided in 
Subsection 5(e) or upon a dividend or distribution as provided in Subsection 
5(f)), without consideration or for a consideration per share less than the 
applicable Conversion Price in effect on the date of and immediately prior to 
such issue, then and in such event, such Conversion Price shall be reduced, 
concurrently with such issue, to a price (calculated to the nearest cent) 
determined by multiplying such Conversion Price by a fraction, (A) the 
numerator of which shall be (1) the number of shares of Common Stock 
outstanding immediately prior to such issue plus (2) the number of shares of 
Common Stock which the aggregate consideration received or to be received by 
the Corporation for the total number of Additional Shares of Common Stock so 
issued would purchase at such Conversion Price; and (B) the denominator of 
which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately 
prior to such issue plus the number of such Additional Shares of Common Stock 
so issued; PROVIDED THAT, (i) for the purpose of this Subsection 5(d)(iv), 
all shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exercise of 
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outstanding immediately prior to such issue shall be deemed to be 
outstanding, and (ii) for the purpose of this Subsection 5(d)(iv), the number 
of shares of Common Stock deemed issuable upon conversion or exercise of such 
outstanding Convertible Securities or Options shall not give effect to any 
adjustments to the conversion price or conversion rate or exercise price of 
such Convertible Securities or Options resulting from the issuance of 
Additional Shares of Common Stock that is the subject of this calculation.

            (v)  DETERMINATION OF CONSIDERATION.  For purposes of this 
Subsection 5(d), the consideration received by the Corporation for the issue 
of any Additional Shares of Common Stock shall be computed as follows:

                 (A)  CASH AND PROPERTY:  Such consideration shall:

                      (I)  insofar as it consists of cash, be computed at the 
aggregate of cash received by the Corporation, excluding amounts paid or 
payable for accrued interest;

                      (II) insofar as it consists of property other than 
cash, be computed at the fair market value thereof at the time of such issue, 
as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors; and

                      (III) in the event Additional Shares of Common Stock 
are issued together with other shares or securities or other assets of the 
Corporation for consideration which covers both, be the proportion of such 
consideration so received, computed as provided in clauses (I) and (II) 
above, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.

                 (B)  OPTIONS AND CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES.  The consideration 
per share received by the Corporation for Additional Shares of Common Stock 
deemed to have been issued pursuant to Subsection 5(d)(iii), relating to 
Options and Convertible Securities, shall be determined by dividing

            (x)  the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the 
Corporation as consideration for the issue of such Options or Convertible 
Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration (as 
set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any 
provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such 
consideration) payable to the Corporation upon the exercise of such Options 
or the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, or in the case 
of Options for Convertible Securities, the exercise of such Options for 
Convertible Securities and the conversion or exchange of such Convertible 
Securities, by

            (y)  the maximum number of shares of Common Stock (as set forth 
in the instruments relating thereto,

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without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment 
of such number) issuable upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion 
or exchange of such Convertible Securities.

            (vi) MULTIPLE CLOSING DATES.  In the event the Corporation shall 
issue on more than one date Additional Shares of Common Stock which are 
comprised of shares of the same series or class of Convertible Securities, 
and such issuance dates occur within a period of no more than 120 days, then 
the Conversion Price shall be adjusted only once on account of such 
issuances, with such adjustment to occur upon the final such issuance and to 
give effect to all such issuances as if they occurred on the date of the 
final such issuance.

       (e)  ADJUSTMENT FOR STOCK SPLITS AND COMBINATIONS.  If the Corporation 
shall at any time or from time to time after the Original Issue Date effect a 
subdivision of the outstanding Common Stock, the Conversion Price then in 
effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately 
decreased.  If the Corporation shall at any time or from time to time after 
the Original Issue Date combine the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the 
Conversion Price then in effect immediately before the combination shall be 
proportionately increased. Any adjustment under this paragraph shall become 
effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination 
becomes effective.  

       (f)  ADJUSTMENT FOR CERTAIN DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.  In the event 
the Corporation at any time, or from time to time after the Original Issue 
Date shall make or issue, or fix a record date for the determination of 
holders of Common Stock entitled to receive, a dividend or other distribution 
payable in additional shares of Common Stock, then and in each such event the 
Conversion Price for the Series C Preferred Stock then in effect shall be 
decreased as of the time of such issuance or, in the event such a record date 
shall have been fixed, as of the close of business on such record date, by 
multiplying the Conversion Price for the Series C Preferred Stock then in 
effect by a fraction:

            (1)  the numerator of which shall be the total number of shares 
       of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time 
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            (2)  the denominator of which shall be the total number of shares 
       of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time 
       of such issuance or the close of business on such record date plus the
       number of shares of Common Stock issuable in payment of such dividend
       or distribution;

provided, however, if such record date shall have been fixed and such 
dividend is not fully paid or if such distribution is not fully made on the 
date fixed therefor, the Conversion Price for the Series C Preferred Stock 
shall be recomputed accordingly as of the close of business on such record 
date and thereafter the Conversion Price for the Series C Preferred Stock 
shall be adjusted pursuant to this paragraph as of the time of actual payment 
of such dividends or distributions; and provided further, however, that no 
such adjustment shall be made if the holders of Series C Preferred Stock 
simultaneously receive a dividend or other distribution of shares of Common 
Stock in a number equal to the number of shares of Common Stock as they would 
have received if all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock had been 
converted into Common Stock on the date of such event. 

       (g)  ADJUSTMENTS FOR OTHER DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.  In the event 
the Corporation at any time or from time to time after the Original Issue 
Date for the Series C Preferred Stock shall make or issue, or fix a record 
date for the determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive, a 
dividend or other distribution payable in securities of the Corporation other 
than shares of Common Stock, then and in each such event provision shall be 
made so that the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock shall receive upon 
conversion thereof in addition to the number of shares of Common Stock 
receivable thereupon, the amount of securities of the Corporation that they 
would have received had the Series C Preferred Stock been converted into 
Common Stock on the date of such event and had they thereafter, during the 
period from the date of such event to and including the conversion date, 
retained such securities receivable by them as aforesaid during such period, 
giving application to all adjustments called for during such period under 
this paragraph with respect to the rights of the holders of the Series C 
Preferred Stock; and provided further, however, that no such adjustment shall 
be made if the holders of Series C Preferred Stock simultaneously receive a 
dividend or other distribution of such securities in an amount equal to the 
amount of such securities as they would have received if all outstanding 
shares of Series C Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Stock on 
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       (h)  ADJUSTMENT FOR RECLASSIFICATION, EXCHANGE, OR SUBSTITUTION.  If 
the Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock 
shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of any class 
or classes of stock, whether by capital reorganization, reclassification, or 
otherwise (other than a subdivision or combination of shares or stock 
dividend provided for above, or a reorganization, merger, consolidation, or 
sale of assets provided for below), then and in each such event the holder of 
each such share of Series C Preferred Stock shall have the right thereafter 
to convert such share into the kind and amount of shares of stock and other 
securities and property receivable, upon such reorganization, 
reclassification, or other change, by holders of the number of shares of 
Common Stock into which such shares of Series C Preferred Stock might have 
been converted immediately prior to such reorganization, reclassification, or 
change, all subject to further adjustment as provided herein.

       (i)  NO IMPAIRMENT.  The Corporation will not, by amendment of its 
Articles of Organization or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, 
consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other 
voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any 
of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Corporation, but 
will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the 
provisions of this Section 5 and in the taking of all such action as may be 
necessary or appropriate in order to protect the Conversion Rights of the 
holders of the Series C Preferred Stock against impairment.

       (j)  CERTIFICATE AS TO ADJUSTMENTS.  Within 30 days after the 
occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price 
pursuant to this Section 5, the Corporation at its expense shall compute such 
adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms hereof and furnish to 
each holder of Series C Preferred Stock a certificate setting forth such 
adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such 
adjustment or readjustment is based.  The Corporation shall, upon the written 
request at any time of any holder of Series C Preferred Stock, furnish or 
cause to be furnished to such holder a similar certificate setting forth (i) 
such adjustments and readjustments, (ii) the Conversion Price then in effect, 
and (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of 
other property which then would be received upon the conversion of Series C 
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        (k)  NOTICE OF RECORD DATE.  In the event:

             (i)  that the Corporation declares a dividend (or any other
        distribution) on its Common Stock payable in Common Stock or other
        securities of the Corporation;

             (ii) that the Corporation subdivides or combines its outstanding 
        shares of Common Stock;

             (iii) of any reclassification of the Common Stock of the 
       Corporation (other than a subdivision or combination of its outstanding 
       shares of Common Stock or a stock dividend or stock distribution 
       thereon), or of any consolidation or merger of the Corporation into or 
       with another corporation, or of the sale of all or substantially all 
       of the assets of the Corporation; or

             (iv) of the involuntary or voluntary dissolution, liquidation or 
       winding up of the Corporation;

then the Corporation shall mail to the holders of the Series C Preferred 
Stock at their last addresses as shown on the records of the Corporation, at 
least ten days prior to the date specified in (A) below or twenty days before 
the date specified in (B) below, a notice stating

       (A)  the record date of such dividend, distribution, subdivision or 
    combination, or, if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the 
    holders of Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend,
    distribution, subdivision or combination are to be determined, or

       (B)  the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, 
    sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is expected to become
    effective, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of Common
    Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of Common Stock
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    such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, dissolution or 
    winding up. 

    6. MANDATORY CONVERSION.

       (a)  Effective upon either of the following times (each a "Mandatory 
Conversion Time"), all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall 
automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock, at the then effective 
conversion rate:

            (i)  Immediately prior to the consummation of any consolidation 
or merger of the Corporation with or into, or the sale of all or 
substantially all of the assets of the Corporation to, another corporation 
whose common stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market or a national 
securities exchange; or

            (ii) Upon the close of business on the 20th trading day in any 
period of 20 consecutive trading days for which the volume-weighted average 
of the last reported sale prices per share of the Common Stock of the 
Corporation on the Nasdaq National Market, as reported by Nasdaq, is equal to 
or greater than $3.7317 (subject to appropriate adjustment for stock splits, 
stock dividends, combinations and other similar recapitalizations affecting 
such shares); provided that no such Mandatory Conversion Time shall be deemed 
to occur under this clause (ii) unless the Registration Statement (as defined 
in the Series C Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between the Corporation 
and Lindner Investments dated October 14, 1996) is effective under the 
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, at all times during such 20-day period.   

       (b)  No later than 20 days prior to the Mandatory Conversion Time (in 
the case of a Mandatory Conversion Time under clause (i) above) or no later 
than 20 days after the Mandatory Conversion Time (in the case of a Mandatory 
Conversion Time under clause (ii) above), the Corporation shall deliver 
written notice of the Mandatory Conversion Time, and the conversion of the 
Series C Preferred Stock effected pursuant thereto, to all holders of record 
of shares of Series C Preferred Stock.  Such notice shall be sent by first 
class or registered mail, postage prepaid, to each record holder of Series C 
Preferred Stock at such holder's address last shown on the records of the 
transfer agent for the Series C Preferred Stock (or the records of the 
Corporation, if it serves as its own transfer agent).  Upon receipt of such 
notice, each holder of shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall promptly 
surrender his or its certificate or certificates for all such shares to the 
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accordance with the instructions set forth in such notice, and shall 
thereafter receive certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock to 
which such holder is entitled pursuant to this Section 6.  As of the 
Mandatory Conversion Time, all rights with respect to the Series C Preferred 
Stock so converted, including the rights, if any, to receive notices and vote 
(other than as a holder of Common Stock) will terminate, except only the 
rights of the holders thereof, upon surrender of their certificate or 
certificates therefor, to receive certificates for the number of shares of 
Common Stock into which such Series C Preferred Stock has been converted.  If 
so required by the Corporation, certificates surrendered for conversion shall 
be endorsed or accompanied by written instrument or instruments of transfer, 
in form satisfactory to the Corporation, duly executed by the registered 
holder or by his or its attorney duly authorized in writing.  As soon as 
practicable after the surrender of the certificate or certificates for Series 
C Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall cause to be issued and delivered to 
such holder, or on his or its written order, a certificate or certificates 
for the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable on such conversion in 
accordance with the provisions hereof and cash as provided in Subsection 5(b) 
in respect of any fraction of a share of Common Stock otherwise issuable upon 
such conversion.

       (c)  All certificates evidencing shares of Series C Preferred Stock 
which are required to be surrendered for conversion in accordance with the 
provisions hereof shall, from and after the Mandatory Conversion Time, be 
deemed to have been retired and cancelled and the shares of Series C 
Preferred Stock represented thereby converted into Common Stock for all 
purposes, notwithstanding the failure of the holder or holders thereof to 
surrender such certificates on or prior to such date.  Upon such mandatory 
conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 6, all 
provisions hereof included under the caption "Series C Convertible Preferred 
Stock", and all references herein to the Series C Preferred Stock, shall be 
deleted and shall be of no further force or effect, and the Corporation may 
thereafter take such appropriate action (without the need for stockholder 
action) as may be necessary to give effect thereto.

    7. OPTIONAL REDEMPTION.

       (a)  At any time and from time to time on or after October 16, 1999, 
the Corporation may, at the option of its Board of Directors, redeem the 
Series C Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, for the following redemption 
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appropriate adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations or 
other similar recapitalizations affecting such shares), plus any declared or 
accrued but unpaid dividends thereon to the Redemption Date (as defined 
below), which shall be payable in cash (hereinafter referred to as the 
"Redemption Price").

If the Redemption Date is

From October 16, 1999 through October 15, 2000     $12.43900
From October 16, 2000 through October 15, 2001     $11.94144
From October 16, 2001 through October 15, 2002     $11.44388
From October 16, 2002 through October 15, 2003     $10.94632
From October 16, 2003 through October 15, 2004     $10.44876
From and after October 16, 2004                    $ 9.9512

       (b)  In the event of any redemption of only a part of the then 
outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall effect such 
redemption pro rata among the holders thereof based on the number of shares 
of Series C Preferred Stock held by such holders on the date of the 
Redemption Notice (as defined below).

       (c)  At least 30 days prior to the date fixed for any redemption of 
Series C Preferred Stock (hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Date"), 
written notice shall be mailed, by first class or registered mail, postage 
prepaid, to each holder of record of Series C Preferred Stock to be redeemed, 
at his or its address last shown on the records of the transfer agent of the 
Series C Preferred Stock (or the records of the Corporation, if it serves as 
its own transfer agent), notifying such holder of the election of the 
Corporation to redeem such shares, specifying the Redemption Date and the 
time at which such holder's conversion rights (pursuant to Section 5 hereof) 
as to such shares terminate (which shall be the close of business on the 
fifth full day preceding the Redemption Date) and calling upon such holder to 
surrender to the Corporation, in the manner designated, his or its 
certificate or certificates representing the shares to be redeemed (such 
notice is hereinafter referred to as the "Redemption Notice").  On or prior 
to the Redemption Date, each holder of Series C Preferred Stock to be 
redeemed shall surrender his or its certificate or certificates representing 
such shares to the Corporation, in the manner designated in the Redemption 
Notice, and thereupon the Redemption Price of such shares shall be payable to 
the order of the person whose name appears on such certificate or 
certificates as the owner thereof and each surrendered certificate shall be 
cancelled.  In the



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event less than all the shares represented by any such certificate are 
redeemed, a new certificate shall be issued representing the unredeemed 
shares.  From and after the Redemption Date, unless there shall have been a 
default in payment of the Redemption Price, all rights of the holders of the 
Series C Preferred Stock designated for redemption in the Redemption Notice 
as holders of Series C Preferred Stock of the Corporation (except the right 
to receive the Redemption Price without interest upon surrender of their 
certificate or certificates) shall cease with respect to such shares, and 
such shares shall not thereafter be transferred on the books of the 
Corporation or be deemed to be outstanding for any purpose whatsoever.

       (d)  Any shares of Series C Preferred Stock so redeemed shall 
permanently be retired, shall no longer be deemed outstanding and shall not 
under any circumstances be reissued, and the Corporation may from time to 
time take such appropriate action as may be necessary to reduce the 
authorized Series C Preferred Stock accordingly.  Nothing herein contained 
shall prevent or restrict the purchase by the Corporation, from time to time 
either at public or private sale, of the whole or any part of the Series C 
Preferred Stock at such price or prices as the Corporation may determine, 
subject to the provisions of applicable law.

    8. WAIVER.  Any of the rights of the holders of Series C Preferred Stock 
set forth herein may be waived by the affirmative vote of the holders of more 
than fifty percent (50%) of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock then 
outstanding.



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                                                                    EXHIBIT D


Lindner Growth Fund                    502,452 shares

Lindner Dividend Fund                  502,452 shares




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                                INTERLEAF, INC.


                  EXHIBIT 11-COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE




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<CAPTION>


                                                         Three months ended              Six months ended
                                                            September 30                    September 30
                                                         1996            1995            1996           1995
                                                         ----            ----            ----           ----
                                                              (unaudited)                     (unaudited)
In thousands, except for per share amounts
<S>                                                      <C>             <C>             <C>            <C>
PRIMARY
Weighted average shares outstanding of Common Stock      17,457         15,084          17,229          14,725
Dilutive Senior Series B Convertible Preferred Stock         --          2,000              --           2,160
Dilutive stock options                                       --          1,286              --           1,081
Dilutive stock purchase warrants                             --            203              --             141
Dilutive stock purchase plan rights                          --             45              --              27
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
TOTAL                                                    17,457         18,618          17,229          18,134
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
Net income (loss)                                      $(10,327)       $   922        $(14,127)        $ 1,394
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
Net income (loss) per share                            $  (0.59)       $  0.05        $  (0.82)        $  0.08
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------

FULLY DILUTED
Weighted average shares outstanding of Common Stock      17,457         15,084          17,229          14,725
Dilutive Senior Series B Convertible Preferred Stock         --          2,000              --           2,160
Dilutive stock options                                       --          1,323              --           1,366
Dilutive stock purchase warrants                             --            215              --             277
Dilutive stock purchase plan rights                          --             46              --              32
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
TOTAL                                                    17,457         18,668          17,229          18,560
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
Net income (loss)                                      $(10,327)       $   922        $(14,127)        $ 1,394
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
Net income (loss) per share                            $  (0.59)       $  0.05        $  (0.82)        $  0.08
                                                       --------        -------        --------         -------
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The dilutive effect of stock options, stock purchase warrants, and stock 
purchase plan rights are calculated using the treasury stock method. Under 
this method, these common stock equivalents are assumed to be exercised and 
proceeds from the exercise are assumed to be used to repurchase common stock 
at the average market price for primary income (loss) per share and the 
higher of the end of the period or average market price for fully diluted 
income (loss) per share. The dilutive effect of Convertible Preferred Stock 
is calculated using the if-converted method.




<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOUND ON
PAGES 3 AND 4 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          MAR-31-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-1996
<CASH>                                           4,942
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   17,435
<ALLOWANCES>                                     1,545
<INVENTORY>                                        330
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                28,845
<PP&E>                                          50,039
<DEPRECIATION>                                  42,518
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  38,858
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           33,434
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                         86
<COMMON>                                           175
<OTHER-SE>                                       4,938
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    38,858
<SALES>                                         11,660
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                35,639
<CGS>                                            3,153
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   14,314
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                35,159<F1>
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   120
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                  46
<INCOME-PRETAX>                               (14,127)<F1>
<INCOME-TAX>                                         0
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                           (14,127)<F1>
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                  (14,127)<F1>
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                   (0.82)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                   (0.82)
<FN>
<F1>INCLUDES A $4.8 MILLION CHARGE FOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMPANY'S WORLDWIDE
OPERATIONS.
</FN>
        

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