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): May 10, 2019

Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-28685		65-0393635
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

101 West Renner Road, Suite 300

Richardson, Texas

75082

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(972) 437-5200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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ITEM 8.01

OTHER EVENTS.

On May 10, 2019, Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a tax-free spin-off of shares of its subsidiary, Ploinks, Inc. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1	Press release issued by Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. on May 10, 2019

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.

Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date: May 10, 2019	By: /s/ Richard Wade
	Richard Wade
	President/CEO

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1	Press release issued by Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. on May 10, 2019.

VERTICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC 8-K