UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------- MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) MASSACHUSETTS ------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-14771 04-2962824 ------------------------------------------------------------ (Commission file number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 10-M Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 ----------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 781-994-4800 ---------------------------------------------------------------- N/A --- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- Exhibit Exhibit Title ------- ------------- Exhibit 99 Press Release dated September 15, 2003 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. --------------------------------------------- Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instructions F, Registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED Registrant By: /s/ James Jackson ------------------------------------------ James Jackson Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: September 15, 2003