UNITED STATES 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 February 17, 2004 SURGICARE, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 001-16587 58-1597246 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 12727 Kimberly Lane, Suite 200 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024 (Address of principal executive offices) (713) 973-6675 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On February 17, 2004, SurgiCare, Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press release announcing that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Dennis Cain Physician Solutions, Ltd and Medical Billing Services, Inc. In addition, SurgiCare, Inc. announced that it has filed preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a meeting of stockholders to be held to approve various matters relating to the aforementioned acquisitions as well as the previously announced recapitalization, equity investment and acquisition of Integrated Physician Solutions, Inc. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits The following is a list of exhibits filed as part of this Form 8-K. Exhibit No. Description of Document ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press release dated February 17, 2004. SurgiCare, Inc. Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement and Filing of Preliminary Proxy Materials. 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. SURGICARE, INC. Date: February 17, 2004 By: /s/ Keith LeBlanc ------------------------------------ Keith LeBlanc President and Chief Executive Officer Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description of Document ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press release dated November 18, 2003. SurgiCare, Inc. Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement and Filing of Preliminary Proxy Materials.