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): October 2, 2003 BE AEROSPACE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) DELAWARE 0-18348 06-1209796 (State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 1400 Corporate Center Way, Wellington, Florida 33414 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (561) 791-5000 Exhibit Index Appears on page 4 Item 5. Other Events. On October 2, 2003, BE Aerospace, Inc. amended its existing bank credit facility. The amendment to the credit agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) None (b) None (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- -------------- 10.1 Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement dated as of August 21, 2001 between BE Aerospace, Inc., the Lenders thereunder and JPMorgan Chase Bank, dated as of October 2, 2003. 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. BE AEROSPACE, INC. By: /s/ Thomas P. McCaffrey ------------------------------------- Name: Thomas P. McCaffrey Title: Corporate Senior Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer Date: October 3, 2003 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits - ----------- ---------------------------- 10.1 Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement dated as of August 21, 2001 between BE Aerospace, Inc., the Lenders thereunder and JPMorgan Chase Bank, dated as of October 2, 2003 4