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) February 5, 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 5. Other Events On February 5, 2001, the registrant announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement ("SEC") has advised AMF Bowling, Inc. ("AMF Bowling") that it terminated an investigation of the financial statements and accounting practices and policies of AMF Bowling and its subsidiaries. A copy of the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits Exhibit Description 99.1 Announcement regarding termination of SEC investigation. 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: February 6, 2001 AMF BOWLING, INC. By: /s/ Stephen E. Hare --------------------------------- Stephen E. Hare Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer