ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 7, 2013, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release setting forth the Company's financial information for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.