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) April 27, 2004 GABELLI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New York 1-14761 13-4007862 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification No.) One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 921-3700 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 27, 2004 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On April 27, 2004, Gabelli Asset Management Inc. reported its results for the first quarter 2004. A copy of the Company's press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, is being furnished under this Item 9 in accordance with the provisions of Regulation FD (17 CFR ss.ss. 243.100 et seq .). Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On April 27, 2004, Gabelli Asset Management Inc. reported its results for the first quarter 2004. A copy of the Company's press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, is being furnished under this Item 12. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Gabelli Asset Management Inc. By: /s/ Michael R. Anastasio Jr. ---------------------------------------- Michael R. Anastasio Jr. Chief Accounting Officer Date: April 27, 2004