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 15, 2002 Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-25032 25-1724540 - ---------------------------- -------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 600 Mayer Street Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15107 ----------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (412) 257-7600 Item 5. Other Events. On February 14, 2002, the Registrant announced its acquisition of the assets of Empire Specialty Steel, Inc., a producer of finished bar, rod and wire specialty steel products, from the New York Job Development Authority. A copy of the press release making such announcement is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated February 14, 2002 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. UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY PRODUCTS, INC. By: /s/ Paul A. McGrath ------------------------------------ Vice President - Operations, General Counsel and Secretary Dated: February 14, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 14, 2002