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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549




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


                                   FORM 8-K/A

                               AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
                                 CURRENT REPORT
                         PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


       DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): JANUARY 13, 1997


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


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


           DELAWARE                        0-26880               77-0182779
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)    (I.R.S. Employer)
incorporation or organization)                               Identification No.)



                  894 ROSS DRIVE                                
               SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA                       94089  
     (Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip Code)




       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 541-1500
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        The undersigned hereby amends the following items of its Current Report
dated January 27, 1997 on Form 8-K as set forth in the pages attached hereto:


ITEM 7.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

                                   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.


                                        VERITY, INC.

Date: March 28, 1997                    By: /s/ Timothy J. Moore
                                            -----------------------------------
                                            Timothy J. Moore,
                                            Vice President, General Counsel and
                                            Secretary


(a)        Audited financial statements of Cognisoft Corporation for the period
           from April 2, 1996 (date of inception) to January 13, 1997, are 
           attached hereto and filed herewith as Exhibit 7.1.

(b)        Pro forma financial information of Cognisoft Corporation required
           pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation S-X, is attached hereto and
           filed herewith as Exhibit 7.2.

(c)        The following exhibits are attached hereto and filed herewith:

                        7.1  Audited financial statements of Cognisoft
                             Corporation for the period from April 2, 1996
                             (date of inception) to January 13, 1997.

                        7.2  Pro forma financial information of Cognisoft 
                             Corporation.
 
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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT


The Board of Directors
Cognisoft Corporation 

        We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Cognisoft Corporation
(a development stage company) as of January 13, 1997, and the related
statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for
the periods from April 2, 1996 (date of inception) to June 30, 1996, July 1,
1996 to January 13, 1997, and April 2, 1996 (date of inception) to January 13,
1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

       We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Cognisoft Corporation as of
January 13, 1997, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the
periods from April 2, 1996 (date of inception) to June 30, 1996, July 1, 1996
to January 13, 1997, and April 2, 1996 (date of inception) to January 13, 1997,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.



                                          Clark & Associates, P.S.


Bellevue, Washington
February 19, 1997
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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit                 Document
- -------                 --------

7.1                     Audited financial statements of Cognisoft Corporation
                        for the period from April 2, 1996 (date of inception) 
                        to January 13, 1997.

7.2                     Pro forma financial information of Cognisoft 
                        Corporation.

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                                                                EXHIBIT 7.1
                             COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                                 BALANCE SHEET
                                January 13, 1997

                                     ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents ...................................... $ 189,786
  Prepaid expenses ...............................................     6,872
  Deposits .......................................................    43,110
                                                                   ---------
        Total current assets .....................................   239,768

Property and equipment, at cost:
  Computer equipment .............................................   234,068
  Office equipment ...............................................    31,870
  Leasehold improvements .........................................     4,800
                                                                   ---------
                                                                     270,738
  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization .................    32,956
                                                                   ---------
                                                                     237,782

Other assets:
  Deposits .......................................................    70,000
  Organization costs, net ........................................       780
                                                                   ---------
                                                                      70,780

        Total assets ............................................. $ 548,330
                                                                   =========

                                  LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable ............................................... $ 113,527
  Accrued liabilities:
    Salaries and payroll taxes ...................................    29,389
    Vacation .....................................................    13,434
    Interest .....................................................     3,455
  Current portion of capital lease obligations ...................   109,700
                                                                   ---------
        Total current liabilities ................................   269,505

Capital lease obligations, net of current portion ................    76,667

Note payable .....................................................   150,000

Deferred rent ....................................................     3,427
                                                                   ---------
        Total liabilities ........................................   499,599

                              STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock:
  Series A convertible preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000
    shares authorized, 569,283 shares issued and outstanding,
    $1,138,566 liquidation preference ............................   793,947
  Convertible preferred stock, no par value; 4,000,000 shares
    authorized, no shares issued or outstanding ..................        --
  Common stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized,
    1,250,000 shares issued and outstanding ......................    12,400
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage ...............  (757,616)
                                                                   ---------
        Total stockholders' equity ...............................    48,731

        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ............... $ 548,330
                                                                   =========

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                                                                EXHIBIT 7.1
                             COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    For the Periods from April 2, 1996 (Date of Inception) to June 30, 1996,
                     July 1, 1996 to January 13, 1997, and
             April 2, 1996 (Date of Inception) to January 13, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             April 2, 1996           July 1, 1996             April 2, 1996
                                          (Date of Inception)             to               (Date of Inception)
                                           to June 30, 1996        January 13, 1997        to January 13, 1997
                                          -------------------      ----------------        -------------------
<S>                                           <C>                     <C>                      <C>
Operating expenses:
  Research and development .............      $  35,587               $ 308,671                $ 344,258
  Sales and marketing ..................         28,240                 257,318                  285,558
  General and administrative ...........          8,740                 118,415                  127,155
                                              ---------               ---------                ---------
        Total operating expenses .......         72,567                 684,404                  756,971

Other income (expense):
  Interest income ......................          2,922                  11,752                   14,674
  Interest expense .....................             --                 (15,319)                 (15,319)
                                              ---------               ---------                ---------
        Total other income (expense) ...          2,922                  (3,567)                    (645)
                                              ---------               ---------                ---------
Net loss ...............................      $ (69,645)              $(687,971)               $(757,616)
                                              =========               =========                =========

Net loss per share .....................      $   (0.06)              $   (0.55)               $   (0.61)
                                              =========               =========                =========

Number of shares used in per share
  calculation ..........................      1,250,000               1,250,000                1,250,000
                                              =========               =========                =========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 1:  DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY
         OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

         Description of the Company

         Cognisoft Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated on April 2, 1996
         in the State of Washington. The Company's operations have been
         primarily devoted to research and development, including the
         development of business - oriented Internet software tools and
         applications, as well as raising capital, obtaining financing, and
         administrative functions.

         Cash and Cash Equivalents

         The Company defines cash and cash equivalents as all cash and short
         term investments with original maturity dates of three months or less,
         including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
         commercial paper, and money market funds.

         Financial Instruments

         Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to
         concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash
         equivalents. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high
         credit quality institutions. At times such amounts may be in excess of
         the FDIC insurance limits.

         Property and Equipment

         Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and
         amortization, which include the amortization of assets acquired under
         capital leases, are recorded on a straight - line basis for financial
         statement purposes and accelerated methods for federal income tax
         purposes. Estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Useful life
                           Asset                     in years
                  -----------------------            --------
<S>                                                 <C>
                  Computer equipment                     3
                  Office equipment                       5
                  Leasehold improvements                 3
</TABLE>

         Assets acquired under capital lease obligations are amortized over the
         estimated useful life of the related asset. Leasehold improvements are
         amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the life
         of the related lease.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 1:  DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY
         OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

         Property and Equipment (continued)

         Expenditures for major renewals and improvements that extend the useful
         lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for
         maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When
         property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost
         and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from
         the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is recognized.

         Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

         The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
         accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
         and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
         liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
         date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues
         and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
         from those estimates.


NOTE 2:  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

         Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86, Accounting for the
         Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed,
         requires capitalization of certain software development costs
         subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility. Based
         upon the Company's product development process, technological
         feasibility is expected to be established upon completion of a
         commercially viable working model. The Company's products have not
         reached technological feasibility as of January 13, 1997. Therefore, no
         capitalization of software development costs has been included on the
         accompanying balance sheet.

         Research and development expenses, principally the design and
         development of software products, are expensed as incurred.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 3:  NOTE PAYABLE

         On December 6, 1996, the Company entered into a $500,000 bridge loan
         agreement with Verity, Inc. ("Verity"). Advances under the terms of the
         loan agreement are secured by substantially all of the Company's assets
         and bear interest at the Bank of America's prime rate plus 2.00 percent
         per annum (10.25% interest at January 13, 1997). Principal and accrued
         interest are due and payable on June 30, 1999, but may be paid before
         that date without penalty.

         On December 11, 1996, the Company borrowed $150,000 under the terms of
         the bridge loan agreement.


NOTE 4:  INCOME TAXES

         The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
         Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes,
         which adopts the liability method of comprehensive interperiod income
         tax accounting.

         Deferred federal income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary
         differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
         financial statement purposes and the amounts used for federal income
         tax purposes. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are determined using
         the tax rate expected to be in effect when these taxes are actually
         recovered or paid.

         At January 13, 1997, the Company's deferred tax assets consist
         primarily of net operating loss and research and development credit
         carry forwards of approximately $189,000 and $14,000, respectively.
         These carry forwards will expire in 2011 if not used by then.

         At January 13, 1997, a 100% valuation allowance has been recognized to
         offset the related deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of
         realizing the benefit of the net operating loss and research and
         development credit carry forwards.


NOTE 5:  CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

         In June 1996, the Company purchased computer equipment with a cost of
         $94,371, which was sold and subsequently leased back in July 1996. In
         accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting
         Standards No. 13, Accounting For Leases, the effect of the sale and
         leaseback transaction was properly recorded by the Company as a capital
         lease.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 5:  CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS (CONTINUED)

         The Company also entered into five additional financing leases to
         purchase computer equipment. Each of the capital leases contains a
         bargain purchase option.

         A summary of assets acquired under capital leases is as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                       <C>      
            Computer equipment, at cost                   $ 224,460
            Less accumulated depreciation                    29,824
                                                          ---------

            Net book value                                $ 194,636
                                                          =========
</TABLE>

         The following is a schedule by years of future minimum payments
         required under these capital lease agreements together with their
         present value:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                Twelve Month Periods
                 Ending January 13,
                --------------------
<S>                                                                  <C>      
                        1998                                         $ 136,537
                        1999                                            82,115
                     Thereafter                                             --
                                                                     ---------

            Total minimum lease payments                               218,652
            Less amount representing interest                          (32,285)
                                                                     ---------

            Present value of minimum lease payments                    186,367
            Less current portion                                       109,700
                                                                     ---------

                                                                     $  76,667
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>


NOTE 6:  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

         Preferred Stock

         The Company has authorized for issuance a total of 5,000,000 shares of
         convertible preferred stock, and has designated 1,000,000 shares as
         Series A convertible preferred stock ("Series A preferred stock"). As
         of January 13, 1997, the Company has 569,283 shares of Series A
         preferred stock issued and outstanding. Dividends are not payable on
         the Series A preferred stock.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 6:  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)

         Preferred Stock (continued)

         Each share of Series A preferred stock is convertible, at the holders'
         option, into one share of the Company's common stock. The conversion
         rate is subject to adjustment to reflect consolidations, stock
         dividends, stock splits, reorganizations, and the like. The Series A
         preferred stock is converted automatically into common stock in the
         event of an initial public offering of the Company's common stock in
         which the aggregate proceeds received by the Company exceed
         $10,000,000. In such an event, the Series A preferred stock
         shareholders will receive the number of shares of common stock into
         which the shares of Series A convertible preferred stock were
         convertible to on the date such conversion occurred.

         Convertible preferred stock has voting rights equal to its common stock
         equivalent. Each share of preferred stock has a priority as to
         dividends, if declared, and is entitled to a liquidation preference.
         With respect to liquidation preference, Series A preferred stock
         shareholders will be entitled to receive, in preference to holders of
         common stock, an amount equal to $2.00 per share of Series A preferred
         stock held.

         Common Stock

         The Company has reserved common stock sufficient to effect the
         conversions of all outstanding shares of the Series A preferred stock.
         The Company has also authorized 250,000 shares of common stock to be
         reserved for grants pursuant to the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan.

         Stock Options

         The Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") provides for the
         issuance of up to 250,000 non - qualified and incentive stock options,
         under which officers, directors, and key employees may be granted
         options to purchase the Company's common stock. The Board of Directors
         is authorized to administer the Plan and establish the stock option
         terms, including the grant price and vesting period.

         Stock options vest over a four - year period, provided that, the Plan
         administrator may accelerate vesting at times which shall be determined
         at its sole discretion. The vesting of options also shall be
         accelerated if the Company is involved in any transactions such as
         stock dividends, reorganization or liquidation, or changes in control.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 6:  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)

         Stock Options (continued)

         Options may be exercised during continued employment or generally
         within ninety days of terminating employment and expire ten years from
         the date of grant.

         Option activity for the period from April 2, 1996 to January 13, 1997,
         is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Number      Option     Aggregate
                                                 of         Price     Exercise
                                               Shares     per Share     Price
                                              --------    ---------   ---------
                                               
<S>                                           <C>         <C>         <C>      
           Granted:
             October, 1996                     124,500     $   .35    $  43,575
             November, 1996                      7,500         .35        2,625
             December, 1996                      5,000         .35        1,750
                                              --------     -------    ---------
                                                                      
           Outstanding, January 13, 1997       137,000     $   .35    $  47,950
                                              ========     =======    =========
                                                                     

           Exercisable                              --   $     .35    $      --
                                              ========   =========    =========
</TABLE>

         At January 13, 1997, stock options have a weighted average remaining
         contractual life of approximately 9.75 years.

         All stock options that have been granted are designated as non-
         qualified.

         In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
         Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for
         Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123), which is effective for fiscal
         years beginning after December 15, 1995. This Statement encourages, but
         does not require, entities to adopt the fair value based method which
         measures compensation cost for those stock option plans using the
         intrinsic value - based accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25,
         Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees ("APB 25").

         Therefore, the Company has elected to continue following APB 25 and
         related interpretations in accounting for its Plan.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 6:  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)

         Stock Options (continued)

         However, if the Company had elected to recognize the compensation cost
         based on the fair value of the options granted at grant date as
         prescribed by SFAS 123, the net loss for the applicable periods would
         have increased to the pro forma amounts shown below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   April 2, 1996
                                               July 1, 1996     (Date of Inception)
                                              to January 13,       to January 13,
                                                   1997                 1997
                                              --------------    -------------------

<S>                                            <C>                 <C>          
            Net loss - as reported             $  (687,971)        $   (757,616)
                                               ===========         ============
                                                                 
            Net loss - pro forma               $  (688,652)        $   (758,297)
                                               ===========         ============
</TABLE>

         For purposes of the pro forma disclosure above, the estimated fair
         value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting
         period of four years, and the weighted fair value of the options
         granted during the periods presented is estimated to be $.07 per share.

         The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant
         using the minimum value pricing model with the weighted - average
         assumptions as follows for the periods from July 1, 1996 to January 13,
         1997, and April 2, 1996 to January 13, 1997, respectively: using zero
         volatility (because the Company is a nonpublic company), a risk - free
         interest rate of 6%, and a weighted-average expected life of the option
         of 4 years. No options were granted for the period from April 2, 1996
         to June 30, 1996.

         The minimum value pricing model was developed for use in estimating the
         fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are
         fully transferable. Also, option valuation models require the input of
         highly subjective assumptions. Because the Company's employee stock
         options have characteristics significantly different from those of
         traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions
         can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion,
         the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single
         measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 7:  COMMITMENTS

         Operating Leases

         The Company leases office facilities in Bellevue, Washington. Rent
         expense is amortized on a straight - line basis over the periods in
         which the benefit from the property is derived. The Company also leases
         certain office equipment under operating leases.

         Total minimum future rental payments under these noncancelable leases
         are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               Twelve Month Periods            Office      Office
                Ending January 13,           Facilities   Equipment      Total
               --------------------          ----------   ---------    ---------

<S>                                          <C>          <C>          <C>      
                      1998                   $ 114,150    $   4,686    $ 118,836
                      1999                     133,050        4,489      137,539
                      2000                     100,800        3,032      103,832
                      2001                          --          350          350
                   Thereafter                       --           --           --
                                             ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                                      
                                             $ 348,000    $  12,557    $ 360,557
                                             =========    =========    =========
</TABLE>

         During the periods from April 2, 1996 to June 30, 1996, July 1, 1996 to
         January 13, 1997, and April 2, 1996 to January 13, 1997, rent expense
         was $2,400, $30,727, and $33,127, respectively.


NOTE 8:  OPERATIONS

         During the period from April 2, 1996 (date of inception) through
         January 13, 1997, the Company incurred an operating loss of
         approximately $758,000, and a negative cash flow from operations of
         approximately $568,000.

         However, management believes that the Company has made significant
         progress in the development of its products, although the Company's
         ability to complete development of its products and successfully market
         them in an increasingly competitive market is not assured. Management
         believes that its technologies and the expertise of its staff can best
         be utilized within the framework of a larger software company which has
         a marketing and distribution infrastructure already in place.
         Accordingly, in October 1996, the management of the Company and Verity
         began discussions concerning the possible acquisition of the Company by
         Verity.


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                              COGNISOFT CORPORATION
                          (A Development Stage Company)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                January 13, 1997



NOTE 8:  OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

         It was in connection with those discussions that the Company entered
         into the $500,000 bridge loan agreement with Verity.

         In January 1997, Company shareholders approved the merger of the
         Company and Verity. Under the terms of the merger, the Company became a
         wholly - owned subsidiary of Verity, and each share of the Company's
         common and preferred stock was converted into the right to receive an
         amount of cash equal to $10,000,000 divided by the aggregate number of
         shares of common stock outstanding plus the number of shares of common
         stock which may be issued upon exercise of outstanding stock options.


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                                                                     EXHIBIT 7.2

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The Company completed its acquisition of Cognisoft Corporation (Cognisoft)
on January 13, 1997. The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed
balance sheet of the Company combines the historical consolidated balance sheet
of the Company and the balance sheet of Cognisoft as if such transactions had
occurred on November 30, 1996.

     The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed statement of
operations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996 combines the historical
consolidated statement of operations of the Company and the statement of
operations of Cognisoft as if the acquisition had occurred on June 1, 1995. The
accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed statement of operations
for the six months ended November 30, 1996 combines the unaudited historical
consolidated statement of operations of the Company and the statement of
operations of Cognisoft as if the acquisition had occurred on June 1, 1995. The
unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed financial statements give effect to
the acquisition of Cognisoft using the purchase method of accounting, and
reflect the allocation of the purchase price of approximately $10.1 million
primarily to purchased in-process research and development which has been
expensed at the date of the acquisition.

     The pro forma consolidated condensed financial statements do not purport to
represent what the Company's results of operations would have been had the
acquisition occurred on the dates indicated or for any future period or date.
The pro forma adjustments give effect to available information and assumptions
that the Company believes are reasonable. The pro forma consolidated condensed
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's historical
Consolidated Financial Statements and the financial statements of Cognisoft and
the notes thereto included or incorporated elsewhere herein.

            UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
                                November 30, 1996
                        (in thousands, except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                       Pro Forma      Pro Forma
                                                                          Verity, Inc.   Cognisoft    Adjustment   Consolidated
                                                                          ------------   ---------    ----------   ------------
<S>                                                                       <C>             <C>         <C>          <C>    
                     ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and short-term investments ..................................       $27,074        $190      $(10,000)(1)    $17,264
      Accounts receivable ..............................................        12,682          --            --         12,682
      Prepaid and other current assets .................................         1,644          50            --          1,694
                                                                               -------        ----      --------        -------
              Total current assets .....................................        41,400         240       (10,000)        31,640
    Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation                                                   
      and amortization .................................................         9,030         238            --          9,268
    Long-term investments ..............................................        12,579          --            --         12,579
    Other assets .......................................................           765          70            --            835
                                                                               -------        ----      --------        -------
              Total assets .............................................       $63,774        $548      $(10,000)       $54,322
                                                                               =======        ====      ========        =======
                                                                                                                       
      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                             
    Current liabilities:                                                                                               
      Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease 
        obligations ....................................................       $   460        $109      $     --        $   569
      Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities .............         6,462         160            --          6,622
      Deferred revenue .................................................         3,434          --            --          3,434
                                                                               -------        ----      --------        -------
              Total current liabilities ................................        10,356         269            --         10,625
    Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, 
      net of current portion ...........................................           401         230            --            631
                                                                               -------        ----      --------        -------
              Total liabilities ........................................        10,757         499            --         11,256
                                                                               -------        ----      --------        -------
    Stockholders' equity ...............................................        53,017          49       (10,000)(1)     43,066    
                                                                               -------        ----      --------        -------
              Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ...............       $63,774        $548      $(10,000)       $54,322
                                                                               =======        ====      ========        =======
</TABLE>
                                                                            

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       UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                             YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1996
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        Pro Forma      Pro Forma
                                                           Verity, Inc.   Cognisoft    Adjustment   Consolidated
                                                           ------------   ---------    ----------   ------------
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>         <C>          <C>    

    Revenues ...........................................       $ 30,718        $ --       $    --       $ 30,718
    Cost of revenues ...................................          4,859          --            --          4,859
                                                               --------        ----       -------       --------
      Gross profit .....................................         25,859          --            --         25,859
                                                               --------        ----       -------       --------
    Operating expenses:                                                                               
      Research and development .........................          8,488          36            --          8,524
      Acquisition of in-process research 
        and development ................................            381          --            --            381
      Marketing and sales ..............................         14,912          28            --         14,940
      General and administrative .......................          3,469           9            --          3,478
                                                               --------        ----       -------       --------
              Total operating expenses .................         27,250          73            --         27,323
                                                               --------        ----       -------       --------
    Loss from operations ...............................         (1,391)        (73)           --         (1,464)
    Other income, net ..................................          1,078           3            --          1,081
                                                               --------        ----       -------       --------
    Net loss ...........................................       $   (313)       $(70)      $    --       $   (383)
                                                               ========        ====       =======       ========
    Net loss ...........................................       $   (313)       $(70)      $    --       $   (383)
    Accretion to redemption value of mandatorily                                                      
      redeemable convertible preferred stock ...........           (611)         --            --           (611)
                                                               --------        ----       -------       --------
    Net loss applicable to common stockholders .........       $   (924)       $(70)      $    --       $   (994)
                                                               ========        ====       =======       ========
    Net loss per share .................................       $  (0.12)                                $  (0.13)
                                                               ========                                 ========
    Number of shares used in per share calculation .....          7,829                                    7,829
                                                               ========                                 ========
</TABLE>

                  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   Pro Forma      Pro Forma
                                                      Verity, Inc.   Cognisoft    Adjustment   Consolidated
                                                      ------------   ---------    ----------   ------------
<S>                                                   <C>             <C>         <C>          <C>    

    Revenues .....................................        $ 20,408       $  --         $  --       $ 20,408
    Cost of revenues .............................           3,472          --            --          3,472
                                                          --------       -----         -----       --------
      Gross profit ...............................          16,936          --            --         16,936
                                                          --------       -----         -----       --------
    Operating expenses:                                                                          
      Research and development ...................           6,789         238            --          7,027
      Marketing and sales ........................           9,988         198            --         10,186
      General and administrative .................           2,352          91            --          2,443
                                                          --------       -----         -----       --------
              Total operating expenses ...........          19,129         527            --         19,656
                                                          --------       -----         -----       --------
    Loss from operations .........................          (2,193)       (527)           --         (2,720)
    Other income, net ............................           1,132          (3)           --          1,129
                                                          --------       -----         -----       --------
    Net loss .....................................        $ (1,061)      $(530)        $  --       $ (1,591)
                                                          ========       =====         =====       ========
    Net loss per share ...........................        $  (0.10)                                $  (0.15)
                                                          ========                                 ========
    Number of shares used in per share 
      calculation ................................          10,779                                   10,779
                                                          ========                                 ========                 
</TABLE>

Note to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(1) The amount of the purchase price allocated to purchased research and
    development, which had no alternative future use and relates to products
    for which technological feasibility had not been established, was expensed
    at the acquisition date. 

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