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) March 21, 2005 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 0-1227 36-0904920 -------- ------ ----------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 901 Frontenac Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563 ---------------------------------------- ------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 357-8500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 21, 2005, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated March 21, 2005 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. CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. /s/ John C. Osterman ---------------------------- Date: March 21, 2005 By: John C. Osterman Its: President, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Exhibits ------- -------- 99.1 Press Release, dated March 21, 2005 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Announces 4th Quarter and Year End Earnings Naperville, IL, March 21, 2005 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (Amex, symbol: CVR) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2004 as summarized below: CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO. Summary of Consolidated Results of Operations For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31 Fourth Quarter Year -------------- ---- (Unaudited) (Audited) 2004 2003 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales and lease revenue $ 9,501,651 $9,116,759 $39,232,866 $38,190,908 Income before income taxes 367,555 192,234 2,315,434 1,242,527 Net income 244,555 125,234 1,523,434 817,527 Net income per share .26 .13 1.58 .85 Average shares outstanding 966,132 966,132 966,132 966,132 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contacts: Kimberly A. Kirhofer or John C. Osterman Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (630) 357-8500