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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
December 17, 1997
MathSoft, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 0-020992 04-2842217
(State or jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File number) Identification No.)
101 Main Street 02142
Cambridge, Massachusetts (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 577-1017
No change since last report
(Former name or former address, if changed
since last report)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On December 17, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved a
change in the Registrant's fiscal year from June 30 to December 31. The
Registrant intends to file a transition report on Form 10-K for the six-month
period ended December 31, 1997.
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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.
MATHSOFT, INC.
December 18, 1997 By: /s/ Robert P. Orlando
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Robert P. Orlando
Chief Financial Officer
