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 NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) ADVO, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-11720 06-0885252 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No.) ONE UNIVAC LANE, P.O. BOX 755, WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095-0755 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 285-6120 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On November 12, 2002, ADVO, Inc. (the "Company") announced that after 17 years of service, Julie Abraham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. While ADVO recruits for a new Chief Financial Officer, Don McCombs, ADVO Executive Vice President and President of Operations will fill the role, which he has held previously. Ms. Abraham has agreed to assist ADVO during the transition process. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS The following exhibits are filed herewith: Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99(a) Press release, dated November 12, 2002, Filed herewith. issued by the Company. -2- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. ADVO, Inc. Date: November 13, 2002 By /s/ David Stigler -------------------------------- David Stigler Senior Vice President Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary - 3 - EXHIBIT INDEX Incorporation by Exhibit No. Description Reference ----------- ----------- --------- 99 (a) Press release dated November 12, 2002, Filed herewith. issued by the Company.