8-K

UNITED STATES

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): February 27, 2015

FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OREGON	0-21918	93-0708501
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

27700 SW Parkway Avenue

Wilsonville, Oregon 97070

(503) 498-3547

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including
area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02.    DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On February 27, 2015, Tony Trunzo, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position effective March 27, 2015. Mr. Trunzo’s resignation was a personal decision to pursue other business opportunities and not due to any disagreement with the Company’s management team, operations, financials, policies or procedures.

Dave Muessle, the Company’s Vice President and Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer, will work closely with Mr. Trunzo in transition and will serve as interim chief financial officer upon Mr. Trunzo's departure until the Company names a permanent Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Muessle, age 60, joined the Company in 2000 and has served as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer since November 2010.

Item 9.01.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1 News release issued by FLIR Systems, Inc. dated March 2, 2015.

SIGNATURE

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 March 2, 2015.

FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.

By     /s/ Todd M. DuChene    

Todd M. DuChene    

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and

Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FLIR Systems Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer and Promotion of Shane Harrison to Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy

WILSONVILLE, OR, March 2, 2015 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced that Tony Trunzo, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective March 27, 2015, to pursue other professional opportunities. Dave Muessle, Vice President, Corporate Controller and the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, who joined FLIR in 2000, will work closely with Tony in transition and serve as interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed.

In addition, the Company announced that Shane Harrison has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, effective immediately. Shane will be responsible for sourcing corporate development opportunities and execution of the Company’s merger and acquisition strategy, and will report directly to Andy Teich, FLIR’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Andy Teich said, “I would like to thank Tony for more than a decade of dedication and outstanding service to FLIR. His leadership and contributions played an important role in the growth of our company during his tenure. We appreciate all that he has done for FLIR and wish Tony all the best in his future pursuits.”

Mr. Teich added, “I would like to congratulate Shane on his recent promotion. In addition to Shane’s involvement in our shareholder communication efforts, he has played an important role in the Company’s acquisition activity. I look forward to working with Shane directly, and am excited to see the great work that he produces in this new role.

Mr. Trunzo said, “I have truly enjoyed my years at FLIR, and as I look to pursue new professional opportunities, I know that FLIR is in the very capable hands of a talented management team, and well positioned for continued success.”

About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR's advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) threat detection. For more information, visit FLIR's web site at www.FLIR.com.

Media Contact

Haley Ellison

503-919-0696

haley.ellison@flir.com

Investor Relations

Shane Harrison

503-498-3547

shane.harrison@flir.com