================================================================================ 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 THE REPORT: MAY 2, 2001 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-16182 AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 11-1962029 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 175 CAPITAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 103 ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (860) 257-0200 ------------------ ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. In a press release May 1, 2001, Axsys Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXYS) announced its first quarter 2001 earnings. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibit I Axsys Technologies, Inc. Press Release dated May 1, 2001 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. Date: May 2, 2001 AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ John E. Hanley -------------------------------------- John E. Hanley Chief Financial Officer 2