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): January 21, 1999 IFR SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-14224 48-1197645 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 10200 West York, Wichita, Kansas 67215 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (316) 522-4981 ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. On January 21, 1999, the board of directors of Registrant amended Section 1.4 of Registrant's bylaws to change the fiscal year of Registrant from a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and ending June 30 of the following calendar year to a year commencing on April 1 and ending on March 31 of the following calendar year. Such change is to be effective for the current year. Registrant is not required to file a report covering the transition period. 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 thereunto duly authorized. IFR SYSTEMS, INC. By /s/ Jeffrey A. Bloomer ------------------------------------------- Jeffrey A. Bloomer Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Date: February 5, 1999