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): May 13, 2003 West Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-21771 47-0777362 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 11808 Miracle Hills Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 963-1500 Item 5. Other Events. ------------ A copy of the press release issued by the Company on May 13, 2003 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release, dated May 13, 2003, of the Company. - 3 - 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. WEST CORPORATION Dated: May 14, 2003 By: /s/ Thomas B. Barker -------------------- Thomas B. Barker President and Chief Executive Officer - 4 - Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 13, 2003, of the Company. - 5 -