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) June 30, 2004 ------------- BEVERLY ENTERPRISES, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-9550 62-1691861 ------------------------------ -------------- -------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) One Thousand Beverly Way Fort Smith, Arkansas 72919 ------------------------------------------------ ------------ (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code (479) 201-2000 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. On June 30, 2004, Beverly Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release announcing the sale of ten skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in Arkansas. This sale reflects Beverly's continuing commitment to strengthen its portfolio of eldercare facilities, significantly reduce its total projected patient care liability costs and strategically align its operations. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1* - Press Release of Beverly Enterprises, Inc. dated June 30, 2004. *Furnished with this document 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. Dated: July 1, 2004 BEVERLY ENTERPRISES, INC. By: /s/ DOUGLAS J. BABB -------------------------------- Name: Douglas J. Babb Title: Executive Vice President - Chief Administrative and Legal Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit ----------- ------- 99.1 Press Release of Beverly Enterprises, Inc. dated June 30, 2004