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 earliest event reported: August 7, 2001 LMI AEROSPACE, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Missouri (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-24293 43-1309065 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3600 Mueller Road, St. Charles, Missouri 63302-0900 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (636) 946-6525 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) _____________________ Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 7, 2001, LMI Aerospace, Inc. issued a press release announcing second quarter 2001 net income of $943,000, or $.12 per share, and net income for the first six months of 2001 of $1,825,000, or $.23 per share. The text of the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Text of Press Release, dated August 7, 2001, issued by LMI Aerospace, Inc. SIGNATURE 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. Date: August 7, 2001 LMI AEROSPACE, INC. By: /s/ Lawrence E. Dickinson ----------------------------------- Lawrence E. Dickinson Chief Financial Officer and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description 99.1 Text of Press Release, dated August 7, 2001, issued by LMI Aerospace, Inc.