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 19, 2002
RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-24450 43-1674348
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation)
1859 Intertech Drive, Fenton, Missouri 63026
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (636) 349-3500
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 19, 2002, the Company issued a press release regarding the
Company's agreement with Tyco International, the successor company to Figgie
International, Inc., Rawlings' former parent, to terminate the tax sharing
agreement between the two companies. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired: None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: None
(c) Exhibits:
99 Company press release, dated September 19, 2002,
regarding the termination of a tax sharing agreement.
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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: September 19, 2002 By: /s/ Stephen M. O'Hara
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Stephen M. O'Hara, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description Page
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99 Company press release, dated September 19, 2002, regarding the
termination of a tax sharing agreement.
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