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) October 19, 2004 Navigant Consulting, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 0-28830 36-4094854 (State of Other Jurisdiction Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number Identification No.) 615 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone number, including area code (312) 573-5600 N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240 13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Navigant Consulting, Inc. has reported its third quarter 2004 financial results. The Company's press release dated October 19, 2004 announcing the results for the third quarter 2004 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 19, 2004. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) 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. Navigant Consulting, Inc. Date: October 19, 2004 By: /s/ Ben W. Perks ----------------------------- Name: Ben W. Perks Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer