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):
August 29, 2005
 
Porta Systems Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-8191

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
11-2203988
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
6851 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
11791
(Zip Code)

516-364-9300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The registrant issued a press release on August 29, 2005 announcing the hiring of investment banking firm Duff & Phelps, LLC to assist the Company with an evaluation of strategic alternatives. Duff & Phelps will help the Company analyze opportunities concerning refinancing of the Company’s existing debt and other strategic alternatives.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)
Exhibits

99.1
Press release issued August 29, 2005.

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: September 1, 2005 By:   /s/ Edward B. Kornfeld
 
Edward B. Kornfeld
 
President,
Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Financial Officer