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) May 29, 2003 --------------------------- SSP SOLUTIONS, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 000-26227 33-0757190 -------- --------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 17861 CARTWRIGHT ROAD, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92614 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (949) 851-1085 ------------------------------ NOT APPLICABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 29, 2003, SSP Solutions, Inc. issued a press release discussing the status of its Nasdaq listing. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESSES ACQUIRED. Not applicable. (b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION. Not applicable. (c) EXHIBITS. Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press release dated May 29, 2003 relating to status of Nasdaq listing 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. Date: May 29, 2003 SSP SOLUTIONS, INC. By: /s/ THOMAS E. SCHIFF -------------------------------------- Thomas E. Schiff, Chief Financial Officer EXHIBITS FILED WITH THIS REPORT Exh. No. Description -------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated May 29, 2003 relating to status of Nasdaq listing