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 September 23, 1999 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) PERIPHONICS CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-25592 11-2699509 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 4000 Veterans Memorial Highway Bohemia, NY 11716 (516) 468-9000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Page 1 of 2 Pages Item 5. Other Events On September 23, 1999, Periphonics Corporation (the "Company") announced its first quarter results for fiscal year 2000. Reference is made to the Company's related press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and incorporated by reference herein (including, without limitation, the information set forth in the cautionary statement contained in the final paragraph of the press release). Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits: 99.01 Press Release dated September 23, 1999. 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. PERIPHONICS CORPORATION Date: October 4, 1999 By: /s/ Peter J. Cohen ------------------ Name: Peter J. Cohen Title: President and Chief Executive Officer