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): May 28, 2002 BUCKHEAD AMERICA CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Commission File Number 0-22132 Delaware 58-2023732 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation) 7000 Central Parkway Suite 850 30328 Atlanta, Georgia Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number including area code (770) 393-2662 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. On May 24, 2002, Buckhead America Corporation (the "Company") published the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description -------------- -------------- 99.1 Press Release dated May 24, 2002 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. BUCKHEAD AMERICA CORPORATION Date: May 28, 2002 By: /s/ Robert B. Lee --------------------------------------- Robert B. Lee, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- -------------- 99.1 Press Release dated May 24, 2002 1474415v1