8-K 1 e14889_8k.txt FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549-1004 ---------------------- 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 15, 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 May 15, 2003, Porta Systems Corp. issued a press release reporting the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. 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: May 19, 2003 By: /s/Edward B. Kornfeld --------------------------------- Edward B. Kornfeld Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer