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:October 22, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported):
ACTION PERFORMANCE COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No.:0-21630
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| Arizona | | 86-0704792 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or jurisdiction) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1480 South Hohokam Drive | | |
| Tempe, Arizona | | 85281 |
(Address of principal
executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(602) 337-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Press Release of Action Performance Companies, Inc. dated October 22, 2003
Item 12. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On October 22, 2003, Action Performance Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing that while preliminary financial information indicates that revenues for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2003 will approximate $104 - - $106 million, within management’s previously reported revenue guidance range, earnings will not meet management’s announced expectations. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this item 12.
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.
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| Date: October 23, 2003 | | Action Performance Companies, Inc. |
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| | | By: | | /s/ R. David Martin |
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| | | Name: | | R. David Martin |
| | | Title: | | Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
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