- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): APRIL 24, 2003 CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) TEXAS 1-9733 75-2018239 (STATE OF INCORPORATION) (COMMISSION FILE NO.) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.) 1600 WEST 7TH STREET FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (817) 335-1100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 12, "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition." On April 24, 2003, Cash America International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first quarter of 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. EXHIBITS 99.1 Press release dated April 24, 2003, issued by Cash America International, Inc. 2 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. CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. Date: April 25, 2003 By: /s/ Hugh A. Simpson ---------------------------- Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 3 EXHIBIT INDEX <Table> <Caption> Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated April 24, 2003, issued by Cash America International, Inc. </Table> 4