UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 7, 2003 FINISHMASTER, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) INDIANA (State of other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-23222 38-2252096 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 54 Monument Circle, Suite 800 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 237-3678 Item 5. Other Events. On July 7, 2003, FinishMaster, Inc., an Indiana Corporation (the "Company") filed a Form 15 to effect a termination of registration of its common stock under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company issued a press release announcing the filing of the Form 15 which is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated July 7, 2003. 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. /s/ Robert R. Millard ---------------------------------------- Robert R. Millard, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: July 7, 2003