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): May 17, 2004 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) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3600 Mueller Road, St. Charles, Missouri 63302 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (636) 946-6525 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) --------------------- Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Text of press release dated May 17, 2004 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 17, 2004, LMI Aerospace, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial performance during the first quarter of 2004. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 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: May 17, 2004 LMI AEROSPACE, INC. By: /s/ Lawrence E. Dickinson --------------------------------------------- Lawrence E. Dickinson Chief Financial Officer and Secretary