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 9, 2001 IOS CAPITAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ------------------------------------------------------ DELAWARE File No. 0-20405 23-2493042 ---------------------------- ---------------------- ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification Number) 1738 Bass Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 ------------------------------ ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (912) 471-2300 Registrant's telephone number, including area code: Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. Attached hereto is a statement setting forth the Registrant's ratio of earning to fixed charges for the quarter ended December 31, 2000. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. ------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) The following exhibits are furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K: (99.1) Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 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. IOS CAPITAL, INC. By: /s/Jack Quinn -------------- Jack Quinn Treasurer Dated: May 9, 2001