UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): August 16, 2004 -------------- Investors Capital Holdings, Ltd. --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 1-16349 04-3284631 - ------------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 230 Broadway East, Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940 - --------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 949-1422 -------------- Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.2: Press Release dated August 16, 2004 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure Investors Capital Holdings, Ltd. has reported its earnings results for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2004. The Company's press release dated August 16, 2004, announcing the results, is attached hereto as an Exhibit. 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. Date: August 16, 2004 /s/Timothy B. Murphy - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy B. Murphy Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Executive Vice President, and Director EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 99.2 Investors Capital Holdings Celebrates Eight Consecutive Quarters of Revenue Growth and Four Consecutive Quarters of Profitability