Microsoft Word 10.0.2627;SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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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):
March 31, 2003
Porta Systems Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 1-8191
Delaware 11-2203988
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
6851 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York 11791
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
516-364-9300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
This Form 8-K, which relates to disclosure required by Item 12, is filed under
Item 9 pursuant to SEC Release 34-47583.
On March 31, 2003, Porta Systems Corp. issued a press release reporting the
results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2002. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
Porta Systems Corp.
Date: April 2, 2003 By: /s/Edward B. Kornfeld
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Edward B. Kornfeld
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer