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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 1996
TCSI Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 0-19377 68-0140975
(State of incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, California 94704
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 649-3700
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Item 5. Other Events.
Backlog
As of September 30,1996, TCSI had a backlog of approximately $18
million. Backlog includes the remaining unearned estimated contract value
for all signed contracts including unrecognized license fees and
reimbursements of project expenses. Backlog does not include potential
sublicense fees or royalties under such contracts. The Company's contracts
may be canceled or rescheduled by the customer without significant penalty,
and accordingly, backlog at any particular date may not be indicative of
actual revenues for any future period.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TCSI Corporation
By: /s/Paul A. Farmer
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Paul A. Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 30, 1996
