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) July 31, 2001 AMF BOWLING, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-13539 13-3873268 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 8100 AMF Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23111 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) N/A --- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 3. Bankruptcy On July 31, 2001, the registrant made the announcement attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Announcement by the registrant. SIGNATURE 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. Date: July 31, 2001 AMF BOWLING, INC. By: /s/ Stephen E. Hare --------------------------------- Stephen E. Hare Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer