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): APRIL 22, 2004 HALSEY DRUG CO., INC. 616 N. NORTH COURT, SUITE 120, PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60067 (847-705-7709) Incorporated under Commission I.R.S. Employer the laws of File Number Identification Number State of New York 1-10113 11-0853640 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On April 22, 2004, Halsey Drug Co., Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release disclosing the financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (B) EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004 Announcing Results for Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2003 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 thereunto duly authorized. HALSEY DRUG CO., INC. By: /s/ Peter A. Clemens -------------------- Peter A. Clemens Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Date: April 22, 2004 3 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2003 Announcing Results for Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2003. 4