SECURITIES EXCHANGE AND 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): July 31, 2003 SBE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-8419 94-1517641 (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2305 CAMINO RAMON, SUITE 200 SAN RAMON, CA 94583-1369 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (925) 355-2000 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 27, 2003, SBE, Inc. announced its results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2003. A copy of the related press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein. 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. (99.1) Press release issued by SBE, Inc. EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT 99.1 SBE third quarter 2003 Earnings Release. 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, thereunto duly authorized. SBE, INC. Dated: August 27, 2003 By: /s/ David W. Brunton ----------------------------------- David W. Brunton Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance