As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2001. 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 26, 2001 DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13683 35-1909253 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (IRS employer identification incorporation) number) 2902 Enterprise Drive Anderson, Indiana 46013 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (765) 778-6499 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events On February 26, 2001, the registrant and DRI Acquisition LLC issued jointly the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 to this report. This press release is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. 99 Press release of Registrant and DRI Acquisition LLC dated February 26, 2001 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. DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC. ------------------------------ (Registrant) Date: February 27, 2001 By: /s/ J. Timothy Gargaro ----------------------- J. Timothy Gargaro Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99 Press release of Registrant and DRI Acquisition dated February 26, 2001