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 (May 7, 2003) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter: Central Parking Corporation State or other jurisdiction of incorporation: Tennessee Commission File Number: 001-13950 IRS Employer Identification Number: 62-1052916 Address of principal executive offices: 2401 21st Avenue South Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37212 Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 297-4255 Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 7, 2003, the Registrant announced that the Company is reporting a net loss of $9.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) EXHIBITS Exhibit No. 99.1 Text of press release dated May 7, 2003 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Central Parking Corporation /s/ MONROE J. CARELL, JR. --------------------------------- Date: May 7, 2003 By: Monroe J. Carell, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer