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): May 2, 2005

THE ARISTOTLE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                    DELAWARE                                 0-14669                                     06-116854

                                    (State or other                 (Commission File Number)                 (IRS Employer

                        jurisdiction of incorporation)                                                                     Identification No.)

96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 358-8000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 2, 2005, The Aristotle Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

3. Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 - Press release of The Aristotle Corporation, dated May 2, 2005.

The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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.

THE ARISTOTLE CORPORATION

(Registrant)

By: /s/ H. William Smith

Name: H. William Smith

Title: Vice President, General Counsel

and Secretary

Date: May 3, 2005

EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued May 2, 2005.

For Immediate Release News Release

Contacts:

Bill Smith or Dean Johnson

The Aristotle Corporation

Phone: (203) 358-8000 or (920) 563-2446

Fax: (203) 358-0179 or (920) 563-0234

Stamford, CT, May 2, 2005 - The Aristotle Corporation (NASDAQ: ARTL; ARTLP) announced today its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005.

For the three months ended March 31, 2005, net sales increased 7.0% to $41.7 million from $39.0 million in the first quarter of 2004. Earnings before income taxes increased 4.8% to $5.2 million from $5.0 million in the 2004 first quarter, and net earnings increased to $3.2 million compared to $3.0 million in the 2004 first quarter. Net earnings applicable to common stockholders in the first quarter of 2005 were $1.0 million, or $.06 per diluted common share. In the 2004 first quarter, net income applicable to common stockholders was $.9 million, or $.05 per diluted common share. Net earnings applicable to common stockholders in both the 2005 and 2004 periods were reduced by $2.2 million for dividends on Aristotle's Series I and Series J preferred stocks.

The reported net earnings are shown after deduction for Federal, state and foreign income tax expenses. Approximately $1.6 million and $1.5 million of the income tax provision for the 2005 and 2004 first quarters, respectively, relate to the non-cash charge for utilization of Federal net operating tax loss carryforwards ("NOL's"). The utilization of NOL's for the reported quarters reduces Aristotle's current Federal tax liability, thereby conserving cash. Except for Federal alternative minimum tax obligations arising from limitations on NOL's in future periods, Aristotle anticipates that the utilization of available NOL's will offset its Federal taxable income through 2006. At March 31, 2005, the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet includes a net deferred tax asset of $18.9 million, of which $15.2 million relates to the NOL's.

Steven B. Lapin, Aristotle's President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "While the first quarter of your Company's calendar year is considered off season in its annual business cycle, and does not necessarily give indications of full-year revenues, the 7.0% sales growth during this period demonstrates an apparent strengthening of state K-12 school funding in certain geographic areas, the continued strong acceptance of Aristotle's health and medical technology training products and the positive impact of the 2004 acquisitions of CPR Prompt and Ginsberg Scientific."

Mr. Lapin further remarked, "The 2.3% EBITDA increase from 2004 to 2005 was less than the percentage revenue growth primarily due to higher fuel costs supporting product distribution. While these expenses have somewhat abated from their peak, operating profitability throughout 2005 is expected to be burdened. Management continues to pursue other efficiencies to offset this added cost of doing business."

Dean T. Johnson, Aristotle's Chief Financial Officer, noted, "The balance sheet at March 31, 2005 reflects an increase of approximately $5.1 million in inventory compared to last year's first quarter-end. Your Company's 2004 corporate acquisitions contributed approximately $1.2 million of this increase. The balance resulted primarily from management decisions to accelerate certain purchases for the seasonal peak 2005 summer season."

In providing EBITDA information, Aristotle offers a non-GAAP financial measure to complement its condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure is intended to supplement the reader's overall understanding of Aristotle's current financial performance. However, this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supercede or replace Aristotle's GAAP results. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP results to the GAAP results is provided in the "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to EBITDA" schedule below. EBITDA is defined as net earnings before income taxes, interest expense, other income and expense, and depreciation and amortization.