X0305 4 2012-06-14 0 0001111665 TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC /FA/ TSYS 0001361049 Bethmann James Michael 275 WEST STREET C/O TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, INC. ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 1 0 0 0 Class A Common Stock 2012-06-14 4 A 0 33582 0.00 A 67702 D Reporting person is a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors. Non-cash compensation to members of the Issuer's Board of Directors includes Restricted Shares of Issuer's Class A Common Stock. Shares were granted on June 14, 2012 as part of the Reporting Person's compensation for the 2012-2013 Board term service, and are restricted from transfer until vested, which occurs one-half on December 14, 2012, and the remaining one-half on June 4, 2013. /s/ Bruce A. White, by power-of-attorney 2012-06-20