----------------------- 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 27, 1998 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 5. Other Events On April 27, 1998, the registrant issued a news release announcing that it intends to make a private offering of zero coupon convertible debentures. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 News Release Regarding Announcement of Offering of Zero Coupon Convertible Debentures 2 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: April 27, 1998 AMF BOWLING, INC. By: /s/ Stephen E. Hare ------------------------------ Stephen E. Hare Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3