TELESCAN INC
10-Q, 1998-08-12
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
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                                  FORM 10-Q

                                UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                         FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-17508

                                TELESCAN, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                 DELAWARE                                 72-1121748
      (State or other jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer
      incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)


    5959 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 2000, HOUSTON, TEXAS             77036
         (Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip Code)

                                (281)  588-9700
                (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 and Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

      YES    [X]                                         NO ____

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

$.01 par value per share Common Stock: 11,075,256 as of August 11, 1998.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                        TELESCAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)

                                                       JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                         1998          1997
                                                       --------    -----------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
   Cash and cash equivalents .......................   $  1,994    $  1,090
   Accounts receivable, net ........................      2,216       1,650
   Receivables from affiliates .....................        499         155
   Prepaid expenses ................................        448         455
   Inventory .......................................         88          77
   Other current assets ............................        137         198
   Discontinued operations .........................        344         164
                                                       --------    --------
       TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS ........................      5,726       3,789

Property and equipment, net ........................      1,845       2,048
Software development costs, net ....................      4,959       4,469
Software technology rights, net ....................        231         176
Capitalized data costs, net ........................        195         252
Other assets, net ..................................         59          68
Discontinued operations ............................      1,384       1,457
                                                       --------    --------
       TOTAL ASSETS ................................   $ 14,399    $ 12,259
                                                       ========    ========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Accounts payable ................................   $  1,654    $  2,021
   Accrued liabilities .............................        725         402
   Accrual for phase out costs of discontinued
operations .........................................         15          20
   Current portion of long-term debt and capital
lease obligations ..................................        520         447
   Amounts due to stockholders and affiliates ......       --           154
                                                       --------    --------
       TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES ...................      2,914       3,044

Long-term debt .....................................         72         152
Capital lease obligations ..........................        363         314

CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 2) .............................       --          --

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares
authorized; 5% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock -
120,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1998       1        --
   Common stock; $.01 par value; 15,000,000 shares
authorized;
       11,074,742 and 10,924,382 shares issued and
outstanding in 1998 and 1997, respectively ........        110         109
   Additional paid-in capital .....................     21,335      17,972
   Accumulated deficit ............................    (10,396)     (9,332)
                                                      --------    --------
       TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY .................     11,050       8,749
                                                      --------    --------
       TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY..   $ 14,399    $ 12,259
                                                      ========    ========


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                         TELESCAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,   SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,          
                                 -----------------------   ------------------------- 
                                      1998        1997        1998        1997
                                  ----------   ---------   ---------   ---------

<S>                                <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>     
REVENUE:
     Service ...................   $  3,314    $  3,026    $  5,758    $  6,011
     Products ..................        142         432         380         764
     Contract revenue earned
from affiliates ................        342         445         692         754
                                   --------    --------    --------    --------
          Total revenue ........      3,798       3,903       6,830       7,529

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
     Cost of service ...........      1,818       1,890       3,724       3,629
     Cost of products ..........         79         228         179         406
     Selling and marketing
expenses .......................        499         407       1,070         906
     General and administrative
expenses .......................      1,465       1,038       2,711       2,005
     Interest expense ..........         31          21          52          43
                                   --------    --------    --------    --------
          Total costs and
expenses .......................      3,892       3,584       7,736       6,989

5% Cumulative Preferred Stock
dividends ......................        (19)       --           (19)       --
Incremental yield dividend .....        (44)       --           (44)       --

INCOME (LOSS) FROM:
       Continuing operations ...       (157)        319        (969)        540
       Discontinued
operations .....................        (50)       (150)        (96)       (357)
                                   ========    ========    ========    ========
Net income (loss) to common
shareholders ...................   $   (207)   $    169    $ (1,065)   $    183
                                   ========    ========    ========    ========

INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
    Income (loss) from
continuing
      operations per common
share:
           Basic ...............      (0.01)       0.03       (0.09)       0.05
           Diluted .............      (0.01)       0.03       (0.09)       0.05
    Income (loss) from
discontinued operations per 
common share:
           Basic ...............       0.00       (0.01)      (0.01)      (0.03)
           Diluted .............       0.00       (0.01)      (0.01)      (0.03)

NET INCOME (LOSS):
           Basic ...............      (0.02)       0.02       (0.10)       0.02
           Diluted .............      (0.02)       0.02       (0.10)       0.02

Weighted average shares -
basic ..........................     11,063      10,747      10,941      10,741
Dilutive effect of options .....       --           252        --           268
                                   --------    --------    --------    --------
Adjusted weighted average shares
- - dilutive .....................     11,063      10,999      10,941      11,009
</TABLE>
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                        TELESCAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (IN THOUSANDS)

                                                       SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                       -------------------------
                                                             1998         1997
                                                          ----------   --------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) applicable to common
shareholders .........................................     $(1,065)     $   183
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
(used) provided by
    operating activities:
        Accrued loss on discontinued operations ......          (5)        --
        Depreciation and amortization ................       1,192          938
        Provision for doubtful accounts ..............          12           32
Changes in current assets and liabilities
        Receivables and advances .....................        (922)        (108)
        Other current assets .........................          58         (140)
        Accounts payable .............................        (367)          59
        Other current liabilities ....................         323          162
Discontinued operations ..............................        (107)        (290)
                                                           -------      -------
            Net cash (used) provided by
operating activities .................................        (881)         836

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        Net additions to property and equipment ......         (32)          20
        Additions to software development costs ......      (1,130)      (1,025)
        Additions to capitalized data costs ..........        --             (4)
        Other ........................................        --             (5)
                                                           -------      -------
            Net cash used by investing
activities ...........................................      (1,162)      (1,014)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        Proceeds from issuance of 5%
convertible preferred stock ..........................       3,000         --
        Proceeds from issuances of common stock ......         365          121
        Proceeds  from notes payable .................        --            110
        Payments on notes payable and capital
lease ................................................        (264)        (213)
        Payments to stockholder ......................        (154)        --
                                                           -------      -------
            Net cash provided by financing
activities ...........................................       2,947           18

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS .....         904         (160)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
        Beginning of period ..........................       1,090          667
                                                           -------      -------
        End of period ................................     $ 1,994      $   507
                                                           =======      =======


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                        TELESCAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The effects of non-cash transactions are excluded from the statements of cash
flow. Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information are as follows:

                                                     SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                         JUNE 30,
                                                 -------------------------
                                                      1998          1997
                                                 ------------   ----------

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
    Computer equipment acquired under capital
leases                                                   306          ---
    Common stock issued to purchase software
technology                                              ----          100


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                        TELESCAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.          BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of Telescan, Inc. and
its majority owned subsidiary ("Telescan" or the "Company"), and the effect of
discontinued operations. The Company's consolidated statements of operations,
which include the results of Knowledge Express Data Systems, L.C. ("KE"), have
been adjusted to reflect KE in discontinued operations. The discontinued
operations also include Computer Sports Network, entertainment, advertising and
other non-financial operations.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial
statements required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles. However, in the opinion of management, the information
furnished reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments,
which are necessary to make a fair presentation of financial position and
operating results for the interim periods.

Amounts in the June 30, 1997 condensed consolidated financial statements have
been reclassified whenever necessary to conform with the current period's
presentation.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 1997. The results of operations for the six-month period
ended June 30, 1998, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year.

2.         CONTINGENCIES

In 1997, Gregory Reagan filed a suit against the Company in the District Court
of Harris County Texas. The plaintiff has asserted a claim under a verbal
agreement to pay a royalty or finder's fee incident to a reciprocal marketing
agreement which Telescan signed with Omega Research, Inc. ("Omega Research").
Under the Omega Agreement, Omega is given a financial incentive to encourage
Omega's customers to subscribe for Telescan's current stock market data
services. The plaintiff claims a share of the net revenues derived by Telescan
under the Omega Agreement. By letter dated February 28, 1996, Telescan gave
notice of cancellation of the verbal agreement with Gregory Reagan based on the
breaches of Reagan's duties under such verbal agreement. Telescan has made
offers of settlement. Telescan maintains that the verbal agreement was properly
canceled. The trial, which was set to begin March 30, 1998, was postponed and
has been rescheduled for August 17, 1998. Reagan recently amended his petition
to add a fraud claim to the case with a request for punitive damages. Telescan
vigorously denies that there is a proper basis for the fraud claim on the
merits.


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Telescan, Inc. ("Telescan" or the "Company") provides state-of-the-art Internet
services, innovative solutions for online technology and sophisticated data
retrieval tools. The Company develops, markets, and operates Internet sites and
major online networks serving the financial industry. The Company's products and
services, which are based upon its proprietary online operating system and user
software, allow its customers to electronically access and analyze information
through their personal computer systems.

The Company's primary product line is a system of Internet and online financial
services and products provided directly to users as well as under private label
agreements with third parties, which allow investors to (1) obtain financial
news and information; (2) perform fundamental and technical analyses; (3) design
and backtest personalized searches using current and historical information on
more than 220,000 equities, indices and currencies; and (4) perform portfolio
management and personal investment planning.

Revenue is generated in the form of Internet and online service fees, fees from
third parties, product sales, and affiliate contract and advertising revenue.
The Company's Internet and online service revenue is composed of individual
subscribers paying recurring monthly usage fees and annual subscription fees,
together with fees from third parties for providing private label versions of
the Company's database applications. Product revenue is generated from the sale
of online system software, software and service enhancements, major product
upgrades and related educational and training products such as books and
videotapes. The Company's software products generally reflect a common base
technology to which additional features can be added to satisfy the various
needs of the sophisticated user. Accordingly, product revenue primarily consists
of revenue from product enhancements and major upgrades. The Company's contract
revenue is generated from providing contract service to related parties. These
contract services include developing, operating and maintaining online database
systems and providing administrative services.

In May 1998, the Company retained NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC to
assist the Company in exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential
change in ownership of the Company, in order to maximize shareholder value.

The Company currently operates the following non-financial businesses that have
been classified as discontinued operations as of November 1997: (1) numerous
non-financial third party online and Internet services which are developed and
operated via alliances with third parties in the publishing, entertainment, and
space industries; (2) sports entertainment operations, which offer online
computer sports games to golf and baseball enthusiasts; and (3) Knowledge
Express Data Systems, L.C., an online database system for the commercialization
and transfer of technology which serves corporations, government agencies,
universities, and research institutions. The Company previously announced
spinning-off these discontinued operations in order to concentrate efforts and
resources on its core

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financial business. Although the Company is engaged in negotiations with third
parties related to the proposed spin-off, these negotiations may be affected by
the results of the NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC engagement. It is
anticipated a decision regarding the status of the discontinued operations will
occur in the third quarter; however, no assurance can be given that this
determination will be made within this time period.

The second quarter produced a loss from continuing operations of $157,000.
However, significant progress was made in finalizing certain third party
Internet projects during the quarter. Although certain types of revenues were
recognized from these parties in the second quarter, continuing revenue streams
from these projects are expected to occur in succeeding quarters. There is no
assurance revenue projections will meet the Company's expectations.

QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1997

Service revenues increased $288,000, or 10%, for the three months ended June 30,
1998 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 1997. Direct Internet-based
revenues increased $562,000, or 56%, in the quarter ended June 30, 1998 as
compared to the quarter ended June 30, 1997. This increase was partially offset
by a $176,000 decrease in private alliance non-Internet revenues for the quarter
ended June 30, 1998 as compared to June 30, 1997. The Company's direct
non-Internet online revenues decreased by $105,000 for the second quarter of
1998 as compared to the same quarter in 1997.

Product sales decreased from $432,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997
to $142,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1998. Reduced sales in the
second quarter of 1998 reflect the Company's transition to a greater focus on
the Internet. Additionally, in the second quarter of 1997, the Company launched
a successful campaign for all search products.

Contract revenue from affiliates decreased by $103,000 for the quarter ended
June 30, 1998 as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 1997, due to reduced
revenues from Telebuild.

Cost of service for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 was $1,818,000, or 4%, below
the same period in 1997 representing a $72,000 decrease. Communication expenses
totaled $294,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to
$356,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997. The reduction is due to lower
minimum charges on two major telephone services. Costs associated with Telebuild
revenue were $97,000 lower in the three months ended June 30, 1998 as compared
to the same period in 1997. Royalty/data costs were lower by $20,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 1997.
These reductions were partially offset by an increase of $95,000 in amortization
expense from the year earlier period.

Selling and marketing expenses increased $92,000, or 23%, from $407,000 to
$499,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 compared to the quarter ended June
30, 1997. Salary and commission expense rose $70,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 1998 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 1997 due partially
to an adjustment made to commissions during the second quarter of 1997.
Advertising/sales promotion expenses increased $11,000 compared to the prior
year quarter.
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General and administrative expenses were higher for the three months ended June
30, 1998 over the three months ended June 30, 1997 by $427,000, or 41%. Of the
total increase, $315,000 was attributable to higher salary and benefit expense,
net of amounts capitalized as development. Additional personnel were employed to
support the growing Internet programs. Consulting fees, legal fees and
depreciation/equipment rent increased by $22,000, $33,000 and $23,000,
respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the same
time period in 1997.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997

Service revenues decreased from $6,011,000 to $5,758,000, or 4%, for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 1997.
Internet-based revenue totaled $2,124,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998
as compared to $1,786,000 for the same period in 1997. Alliance non-Internet
revenues decreased $326,000 for the comparable time period. The Company's direct
non-Internet revenues fell $245,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as
compared to the same six months in 1997.

Product sales decreased from $764,000 in the first six months of 1997 to
$380,000 in the first six months of 1998. Product development in the first half
of 1998 has been concentrated in expanding the Company's Internet services.

Contract revenue from affiliates decreased from $754,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997 to $692,000 for the same period ended June 30, 1998, due to
reduced revenue from Telebuild.

Cost of service was higher by $95,000, or 3%, for the six months ended June 30,
1998 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 1997. Amortization expense was
$545,000 for this period in 1997 as compared to $734,000 for the same period in
1998. Communication expenses were $114,000 or 15% lower for the period ended
June 30, 1998 versus the same period in 1997 due to a reduction in minimum
charges.

Selling and marketing expenses were $164,000, or 18%, higher for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the prior year period. Advertising/sales
promotion increased $114,000 for the first half of 1998 over 1997. Commission
expense was higher by $26,000 and bad debt expense was higher by $15,000 due to
an adjustment in the second quarter of 1997.

General and administrative expenses increased by $706,000, or 35%, for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the same period in 1997. Salary and
benefits, net of amounts capitalized to development, was higher by $387,000 for
the first half of 1998 versus 1997. This reflects increased personnel levels and
a lower percentage of salary expense being capitalized as development.
Depreciation/equipment rental rose by $69,000 from the first six months of 1997
to the same time period in 1998. The increase was due to additional lease
expense incurred with new capital leases. Accruals for property/franchise tax
and vacation expense increased by $53,000 due to adjustments in the second
quarter of 1997 and higher accruals in 1998. Consulting fees were higher by
$41,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to June 30, 1997 and
investor relations/shareholders expense was higher by $34,000 for the same time
period. Compensation expense associated with non-qualified stock options issued
in 1998 totaled $25,000.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At June 30, 1998 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,994,000
representing an increase of $1,487,000 since June 30,1997. Net cash used by
operating activities was $881,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
compared to cash generated from operations of $836,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997. The $1,717,000 increase in cash used by operations primarily
reflects the operating loss of $1,065,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998
and the $922,000 increase in accounts receivable.

The Company's primary capital needs are for the continued investment in
technology through software development activities and the purchase of computer
equipment. During the six months ended June 30, 1998 the Company invested
$1,130,000 in software development costs and financed $305,000 in equipment
through capital leases. The Company expects to invest approximately $1,000,000
in computer equipment over the next twelve months.

During the second quarter of 1998 the Company issued 120,000 shares of 5%
Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $3,000,000. The Company believes
that existing cash on hand and cash generated from expected improvements in
operations will be adequate to fund its working capital and other cash
requirements over the next twelve months.

In connection with the issuance of the preferred stock, there is an incremental
yield that arises from the conversion discount from fair value that is
considered a dividend to preferred shareholders. The amount is determined as the
fixed discount from market (5%) based on the closing price at May 15, 1998.

Aggregate revenue from the Company's Internet and online services, including
advertising revenue and related product sales accounted for approximately 59% of
the Company's total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1998. A downturn
in the equity markets could cause a reduction in this revenue, which could have
an adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
However, the Company believes that development fees earned from private party
agreements would lessen the effect of such adverse market conditions. The
Company is continuing its efforts to broaden and diversify its revenue base
through alliances with third parties.

In accordance with the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company notes that certain statements in this
Form 10-Q which are forward-looking involve risks and uncertainties that may
impact the Company's results of operations. When used herein, the words
"believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "should" and similar expressions
are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. While these
forward-looking statements are made in good faith, no statement should be relied
upon as predictions of future events. Certain revenue projections are based upon
marketing efforts by third parties which are not controllable by the Company. In
addition, future operating markets, the ability to obtain new
licensing/development fees, competition, legal and other conditions could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 2.     CHANGES IN SECURITIES.

In May 1998, the Company sold 120,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock
pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Each share of
Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at any time through May 15, 2001,
into shares of Common Stock at 95% of the lowest trade price as recorded on the
Nasdaq Small-Cap Market during a prescribed period prior to the conversion date.

ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("Annual Meeting") on June
17, 1998. The purpose of the Annual Meeting was to elect its directors for the
ensuing year and to ratify Hein + Associates LLP as auditors for 1998.

At the  Annual  Meeting,  David L.  Brown,  Dr.  Richard K.  Carlin,  Roger C.
Wadsworth,  Dr. Ronald W. Hart, Burt H. Keenan,  Russell I. Pillar, William D.
Savoy,  and Stephen C. Wood were  elected as  directors  of the  Company.  The
number of votes for and withheld are detailed below for each director.

                                            FOR         WITHHELD
                                            ---         --------

                 David L. Brown          9,427,125      17,905
                 Dr. Richard K. Carlin   9,427,125      17,905
                 Roger C. Wadsworth      9,427,125      17,905
                 Dr. Ronald W. Hart      9,427,125      17,905
                 Burt H. Keenan          9,427,125      17,905
                 Russell I. Pillar       9,427,125      17,905
                 William D. Savoy        9,427,125      17,905
                 Stephen C. Wood         9,427,125      17,905

The Board of Directors recommended that the stockholders ratify their action in
appointing their existing certified public accountants, Hein + Associates LLP,
independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31,
1998. The stockholders voted 9,431,955 shares for the ratification of Hein +
Associates LLP as auditors for 1998. There were 2,200 abstentions and 10,875
votes cast against such ratification.

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ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION.

DISCRETIONARY PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY. With respect to any proposal of a holder
of the Company's common stock to be submitted to the Company's shareholders at
its next annual meeting outside the processes of Rule 14a-8 promulgated under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (that is, where a shareholder
has not sought inclusion of the proposal in the Company's proxy statement), the
proxies solicited by the Company's Board of Directors for use at such annual
meeting may confer discretionary authority to the proxies named herein to vote
on any such proposal, unless the Company receives notice of such shareholder
proposal by March 24, 1999.

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

            (A)                 Exhibits:

             11*   Statement regarding computation of earnings per share.
             27*   Financial Data Schedule.

             -------------------------------------------------------------------

                * Indicates documents filed herewith.

            (B)    Reports on Form 8-K:

                   None.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchanges Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                              TELESCAN, INC.


                               By:   /s/ RONALD WARREN
                                     -------------------------
                                         Ronald Warren
                                         Chief Financial Officer
                                         a duly authorized officer of the
                                         Registrant

Date:       August 11, 1998


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 11
                                                                   PAGE 1 OF 2
                        TELESCAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
            STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS



                                                      DAYS         WEIGHTED
                                       SHARES      OUTSTANDING      SHARES
                                   -------------  -------------  ------------

QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

Balance March 31, 1998 .........      11,044,568              91      11,044,568

Common stock issuances .........          30,174            55.3          18,351
                                      ----------      ----------      ----------

Balance June 30, 1998 ..........      11,074,742                      11,062,919
                                      ==========      ==========      ==========

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1998:

Balance December 31, 1997 ......      10,924,382             181      10,924,382

Common stock issuances .........         150,360            19.7          16,404
                                      ----------      ----------      ----------

Balance June 30, 1998 ..........      11,074,742                      10,940,786
                                      ==========      ==========      ==========
<PAGE>
                           TELESCAN, INC. & SUBSIDIARY
                        CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
                                                                      EXHIBIT 11
                                                                     PAGE 2 OF 2
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<CAPTION>
                                           QUARTER ENDED                    SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                              JUNE 30,                          JUNE 30,
                                    -----------------------------     ------------------------------
                                      1998              1997             1998              1997
                                    ----------      -------------     ------------      ------------
<S>                                 <C>             <C>                <C>              <C>       
BASIC:                                                                                 
Weighted average number of                                                             
shares of common stock ....         11,062,919      10,746,687         10,940,786       10,741,257
Assumed exercise of certain                                                            
    stock options .........               --              --                 --               --
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                    11,062,919      10,746,687         10,940,786       10,741,257
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                                                                       
Net income (loss) .........   $       (206,934) $      169,293   $     (1,064,706)     $   183,038
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                                                                       
BASIC EARNINGS  PER SHARE:                                                             
Net income (loss) .........   $          (0.02) $         0.02   $          (0.10)     $      0.02
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                                                                       
DILUTED:                                                                               
Weighted average number of                                                             
shares of common stock ....         11,062,919      10,746,687         10,940,786       10,741,257
Assumed exercise of certain                                                            
    stock options .........               --           251,855               --            267,525
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                    11,062,919      10,998,542         10,940,786       11,008,782
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                                                                       
Net income (loss) .........   $       (206,934) $      169,293   $     (1,064,706)     $   183,038
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
                                                                                  
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:   $          (0.02) $         0.02   $          (0.10)     $      0.02
                              ================  ==============   ================   ==============
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<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1998
<CASH>                                           1,994
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                    2,331
<ALLOWANCES>                                       115
<INVENTORY>                                         88
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                 5,726
<PP&E>                                           5,379
<DEPRECIATION>                                   3,534
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  11,916
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                            3,211
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                          1
<COMMON>                                           110
<OTHER-SE>                                      10,939
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    14,399
<SALES>                                            380
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                 6,830
<CGS>                                              179
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                    4,973
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                 2,774
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                  52
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  (969)
<INCOME-TAX>                                         0
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              (969)
<DISCONTINUED>                                    (96)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                   (1,065)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                   (0.09)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                   (0.10)
        

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