UNITED STATES 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): April 15, 1998 NINE WEST GROUP INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-11161 06-1093855 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State of (Commission File Number) IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No. Nine West Plaza 1129 Westchester Avenue White Plains, New York 10604 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (314) 579-8812 ------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) Item 5. Other Events ------------ On April 15, 1998, the registrant issued a press release announcing that it was informed by the United States Customs Service that the investigation which the Company was advised of on October 29, 1997 relating to the Company's importation of Brazilian footwear from 1995 to date has been terminated with no action taken against the Company. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 20.1. Item 7. Exhibits -------- 20.1 Press Release of the registrant dated April 15, 1998. 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. NINE WEST GROUP INC. (Registrant) Dated: April 15, 1998 By: /s/ Robert C. Galvin ---------------------------- Name: Robert C. Galvin Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 20.1 Press Release of the registrant dated April 15, 1998.