Teledyne FLIR (FLIR) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES
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: April 27, 2012 (Date of earliest event reported)
FLIR Systems, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OR (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	0-21918 (Commission File Number)	93-0708501 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
27700 SW Parkway Avenue (Address of principal executive offices)		97070 (Zip Code)
503-498-3547 (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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 27, 2012, FLIR Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a news release announcing (i) its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, (ii) affirmation of expectations of revenue and earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2012, and (iii) the declaration of a quarterly dividend.

The news release issued April 27, 2012 is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report, and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of FLIR Systems, Inc. dated April 27, 2012

SIGNATURE

      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.

Dated: April 27, 2012
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. By:  /s/ Anthony L. Trunzo                    
     Anthony L. Trunzo
     Sr. Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of FLIR Systems, Inc. dated April 27, 2012