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 APRIL 22, 1997 HOST MARRIOTT SERVICES CORPORATION DELAWARE 1-14040 52-1938672 - ------------------------ ------------------------ ---------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 6600 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20817 (301) 380-7000 ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT. None. ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS. None. ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP. None. ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. None. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. News Release dated April 22, 1997 announcing first quarter 1997 results and containing forward looking statements. ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS. None. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. EXHIBIT NO. 20 News Release dated April 22, 1997 ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. None. 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. HOST MARRIOTT SERVICES CORPORATION APRIL 22, 1997 /S/ BRIAN W. BETHERS - ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Date Brian W. Bethers Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3