8-K 1 form_8k.txt FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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 11, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------- MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) MASSACHUSETTS ------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-14771 04-2962824 ------------------------------------------------------------ (Commission file number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 950 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451 ------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 781-890-0177 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5. Other Events. ------------ Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instructions F, Registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- Exhibit Exhibit Title ------- ------------- Exhibit 99 Press Release dated February 11, 2002 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED Registrant By: /s/ Peter R. Bleyleben ---------------------------------------- Peter R. Bleyleben Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dated: February 12, 2002