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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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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 1, 2005


Porta Systems Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Commission File Number: 1-8191

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
11-2203988
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
6851 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
11791
(Zip Code)


516-364-9300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On February 1, 2005, we entered into an agreement with SHF IX, which amended our Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of November 28, 1994, as amended, to extend the maturity of our senior debt to April 1, 2005. The agreement also amends the financial covenants and provides for monthly payments of $75,000 on account of our senior debt. SHF IX is the successor to our former senior lender, Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc.

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.

 
                     Porta Systems Corp.

Date: February 4, 2005            By:    /s/ Edward B. Kornfeld             
                    Edward B. Kornfeld
                    President,
                    Chief Operating Officer and
                    Chief Financial Officer