8-K 1 c71939e8vk.txt FORM 8-K 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. ------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-24450 43-1674348 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.Employer Identification No.) Incorporation)

1859 Intertech Drive, Fenton, Missouri 63026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (636) 349-3500 -------------------- (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. 2 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 --------------------------------- Stephen M. O'Hara, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX

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