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 (or Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 24, 2003 EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-29037 65-0534535 ------------------------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.) 10305 102nd Terrace Sebastian, FL 32958 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (772) 581-9700 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release, dated November 24, 2003, announcing that eMerge Interactive, Inc. will be receiving $3.0 million in accelerated lease payments from Excel Corporation. ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. The information in this Current Report and in the accompanying exhibit is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 12933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. On November 24, 2003, eMerge Interactive, Inc. issued a press release announcing that eMerge Interactive, Inc. will be receiving $3.0 million in accelerated lease payments from Excel Corporation. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 2 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. Dated: November 24, 2003 eMerge Interactive, Inc. By: /s/ Juris Pagrabs ------------------------------------ Name: Juris Pagrabs --------------------------------- Title: Executive Vice President and CFO -------------------------------- 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated November 24, 2003, announcing that eMerge Interactive, Inc. will be receiving $3.0 million in accelerated lease payments from Excel Corporation. 4