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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 12 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 30, 2000
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon 0-21918 93-0708501
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
16505 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97224
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503)684-3731
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On August 30, 2000, FLIR Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing a workforce reduction. The press release is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by FLIR Systems, Inc. on August 30, 2000
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 on August 30, 2000.
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Stephen M. Bailey
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Stephen M. Bailey
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
