8-K 1 doc1.txt ================================================================================ 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 MAY 11, 2004 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) SAFEGUARD HEALTH ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-12050 52-1528581 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 95 ENTERPRISE, SUITE 100 ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA 92656-2605 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (949) 425-4300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (949) 425-4586 (Registrant's facsimile number, including area code) ================================================================================ ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The following information, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216: On May 10, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release containing earnings information for its first quarter ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. 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 at Aliso Viejo, California. SAFEGUARD HEALTH ENTERPRISES, INC. Date: May 11, 2004 By: /s/ Dennis L. Gates ----------------------------------------------- DENNIS L. GATES Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: May 11, 2004 By: /s/ Ronald I. Brendzel ----------------------------------------------- RONALD I. BRENDZEL Senior Vice President and Secretary 2 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 10, 2004 regarding the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 earnings of the Registrant is filed herewith. 3