SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 Form 8-K -------- Commission File No. 000-26991 PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported) October 25, 2002 ---------------- Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 31-1522456 --------------------------------- --------------------------------- (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 6690 Beta Drive, Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143 -------------------------------------------- --------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (440) 720-3301 ------------------------ NOT APPLICABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 1 of 3 Pages ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On October 25, 2002, Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corporation (the "registrant") issued a press release setting forth its third quarter 2002 earnings. A copy of registrant's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. 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, hereunto duly authorized. Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corporation By: /s/ William J. Evanson ---------------------------- William J. Evanson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 25, 2002 2 of 3 Pages [Exhibit Index] Item No. Description -------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated October 25, 2002 3 of 3 Pages