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 Report (Date of earliest event reported:) March 29, 2005 March 29, 2005) American Physicians Service Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas 0-11453 75-1458323 (State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No.) 1301 Capitol of Texas Highway Suite C-300 Austin, Texas 78746 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (512) 328-0888 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On March 29, 2005, American Physicians Service Group, Inc. issued a press release entitled, "American Physicians Service Group, Inc. announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share Up 87% (.58 versus $.31) on 26% Increase in Revenue. The text of the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference in its entirety. 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. American Physicians Service Group, Inc. Date: March 29, 2005 By: /s/ W.H. Hayes ---------------------------------------------- Name: W.H. Hayes ---------------------------------------------- Title: Sr VP - Finance ---------------------------------------------- 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued by American Physicians Service Group, Inc., on March 29, 2005.