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 (date of earliest event reported): December 13, 2005 Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-9466 13-3216325 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 745 Seventh Avenue New York, New York 10019 (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 526-7000 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. --------------------------------------------- On December 13, 2005, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release with respect to its earnings for its most recently completed fiscal quarter (the "Earnings Release"). The Earnings Release and related attachments are annexed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof. The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Report. Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Relating to Earnings Selected Statistical Information As of, and for the Quarter and Year Ended, November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Consolidated Statement of Income Quarter Ended November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Consolidated Statement of Income Year Ended November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Segment Net Revenue Information Quarter and Year Ended November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Reconciliation of Average Common Stockholders' Equity to Average Tangible Common Stockholders' Equity (Preliminary and Unaudited) Assets under Management As of, and for the Quarter and Year Ended, November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Gross Leverage and Net Leverage Calculations (Preliminary and Unaudited) 2 SIGNATURE 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. LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. (Registrant) Date: December 13, 2005 By: /s/ Christopher M. O'Meara ---------------------------------------- Christopher M. O'Meara Chief Financial Officer and Controller (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Relating to Earnings Selected Statistical Information As of, and for the Quarter and Year Ended, November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Consolidated Statement of Income Quarter Ended November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Consolidated Statement of Income Year Ended November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Segment Net Revenue Information Quarter and Year Ended November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Reconciliation of Average Common Stockholders' Equity to Average Tangible Common Stockholders' Equity (Preliminary and Unaudited) Assets under Management As of, and for the Quarter and Year Ended, November 30, 2005 (Preliminary and Unaudited) Gross Leverage and Net Leverage Calculations (Preliminary and Unaudited)