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 10, 2003 HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. --------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 0-16090 87-0447375 ---------------------------- ----------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 14651 Dallas Parkway, Suite 900, Dallas, Texas 75254 ---------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 404-1637 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated March 10, 2003 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 10, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. 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. HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Date: March 14, 2003 By: /s/ Scott K. Billings ------------------------- Scott K. Billings, Its Chief Financial Officer