As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2003 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 2, 2003 Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-28258 65-0427966 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS employer of incorporation) identification No.) 16313 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33618 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 961-0944 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. -------------------------------------------------- Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc. today issued a press release announcing that CEO and President David Head has voluntarily resigned to take another position. Shells Chairman Philip Chapman said the company has been talking with several strong candidates and expects to name a new CEO shortly. In the interim the company's executive officers will report directly to Chapman. A copy of the press release follows as Exhibit 99. SIGNATURES 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: June 2, 2003 SHELLS SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. By: /s/ Warren R. Nelson Warren R. Nelson Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS 99 Press Release dated June 2, 2003.