Form 8-K

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): February 9, 2005

 

 

Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Virginia   54-1873198   000-50230

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   (Commission File Number)

 

1001 Nineteenth Street

North Arlington, VA 22209

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(703) 312-9500

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

1. On February 9, 2005, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end periods ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release including unaudited financial information is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be considered “filed” for purposes of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

EXHIBITS

 

99.1   Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. Press Release dated February 9, 2005.

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

   

FRIEDMAN, BILLINGS, RAMSEY GROUP, INC.

Date: February 10, 2005   By:  

/s/ Emanuel J. Friedman

       

Emanuel J. Friedman

Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer