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)September 12, 1997 RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-24450 43-1674348 (State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification Incorporation) No.) 1859 Intertech Drive, Fenton, Missouri 63026 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (314) 349-5000 _________________________________________________________________ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On September 12, 1997, Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a Missouri corporation (the "Company") announced the closing of its acquisition of of USA Skate Co., Inc., including the Vic, Victoriaville and McMartin brands. In August, the Company announced its plans to acquire the Victoriaville business. Jon Hodgins, Victoriaville's President, will manage the Company's hockey business including the Rawlings, Vic, Victoriaville and McMartin brands. Victoriaville had approximately $14.0 million in annual revenues in its most recently completed fiscal year and has NHL on ice exposure with well over 150 professional players using Vic equipment. In connection with the acquisition of USA Skate Co., Inc., the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 12, 1997 among the Company, the financial institutions named therein and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Agent (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides, among other things, for the increase of the revolving credit to the Company to an aggregate amount not to exceed $90 million, and the extention of the maturity date to September 1, 2002. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) and (b) Financial Statements and Pro Forma Financial Information. None (c) Exhibits. 2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 10, 1997, among Les Equipements Sportifs Davtec, Inc., USA Skate Co., Inc., USA Skate Corporation, California Pro Sports, Inc., Rawlings Canada, Inc. and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. 99.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 12, 1997 among the Company, the financial institutions named therein and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Agent. 99.2 Press Release issued September 12, 1997. 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. RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC. Date: October 20, 1997 By: /S/ Paul E. Martin Paul E. Martin, Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Page 2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 10, 1997, among Les Equipements Sportifs Davtec, Inc., USA Skate Co., Inc., USA Skate Corporation, California Pro Sports, Inc., Rawlings Canada, Inc. and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. 99.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 12, 1997 among the Company, the financial institutions named therein and The First National Bank of Chicago, as Agent. 99.2 Press Release issued September 12, 1997.