1 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 (Date of earliest event reported): FEBRUARY 10, 1997 IPL SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) MASSACHUSETTS 0-10370 04-2511897 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 124 ACTON STREET, MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS 01754 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (508) 461-1000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. ------------ On February 10, 1997, IPL Systems, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it had signed a letter of intent to merge with Andataco, a California corporation. The Company hereby incorporates by reference the contents of its news release dated February 10, 1997, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND --------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS. -------- (c) Exhibits. 99.1 News Release dated February 10, 1997. Filed herewith. 3 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: February 20, 1997 IPL SYSTEMS, INC. By: /s/ Ronald J. Gellert ---------------------------- Ronald J. Gellert President 4 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99.1 News Release dated February 10, 1997. Filed herewith.