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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report DECEMBER 29, 1997
(Date of earliest event reported)
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MICRODYNE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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MARYLAND 0-4384 52-0856493
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
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3601 EISENHOWER AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22304
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 329-3700
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
On December 29, 1997, Microdyne Corporation (the "Company") changed
its fiscal year from a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to
September 30 to a calendar year ending on September 30. As a result, the
Company's 1998 fiscal year will now end on September 30, 1998, rather than on
September 27, 1998.
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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.
MICRODYNE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Massoud Safavi
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Massoud Safavi
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 22, 1998
