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): February 26, 2002 CARESIDE, INC. -------------- (Exact name of issuer as specified in charter) DELAWARE 001-15051 23-2863507 (State or Other Jurisdiction Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation or Organization) file number Identification Number) 6100 Bristol Parkway Culver City, CA 90230 (Address of principal executive offices) (310) 338-6767 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) -1- Item 5. Other Events ------------ On February 26, 2002, Careside, Inc. (the "Company") announced its sales results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2001. The Company recorded total revenues of $344,000 for the quarter, bringing its total revenue for 2001 to just over $1.0 million. Full financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2001 will be available in late March following completion of the audit of the Company's results. Additional information regarding the year-end sales results is included in the Company's press release dated February 26, 2002 which is filed as an exhibit hereto, and which information is hereby incorporated by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release of February 26, 2002 relating to year-end sales results. -2- 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. CARESIDE, INC. Date: February 26, 2002 By: /s/ James R. Koch ------------------- Name: James R. Koch Title: Chief Financial Officer -3- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit ------- No. Description --- ----------- 99.1 Press release of February 26, 2002 relating to year-end sales results. -4-