-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MIUMqGF8EVZB/VTxZSHobsYA2uCK9SjCfO6GlIT5qBqPWXoDluaxXMCxKwDHTSdD V+fToTbnNHXn6vgfnujpSw== 0000950152-04-003277.txt : 20040428 0000950152-04-003277.hdr.sgml : 20040428 20040428100014 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-04-003277 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040424 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20040428 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ESCALADE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000033488 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [3949] IRS NUMBER: 132739290 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 1226 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-06966 FILM NUMBER: 04758816 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 817 MAXWELL AVE STREET 2: P O BOX 899 CITY: EVANSVILLE STATE: IN ZIP: 47717 BUSINESS PHONE: 8124671200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 889 CITY: EVANSVILLE STATE: IN ZIP: 47706 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MARTIN YALE BUSINESS MACHINES CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19820310 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MARTIN YALE INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19720306 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710504 8-K 1 l07291ae8vk.txt ESCALADE, INCORPORATED 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 24, 2004 -------------- ESCALADE, INCORPORATED ----------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 0-6966 13-2739290 ------- ------ ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) Incorporation)
251 Wedcor Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 ---------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (260) 569-7208 -------------- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On April 27, 2004, Escalade, Incorporated ("Escalade") issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing a two-for-one common stock split. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, Escalade, Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf in Evansville, Indiana by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: April 27, 2004 ESCALADE, INCORPORATED By: /s/ Terry D. Frandsen ------------------------------------ Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press release dated April 27, 2004 EX-99.1 2 l07291aexv99w1.txt EX-99.1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE ESCALADE ANNOUNCES 2 for 1 COMMON STOCK SPLIT Wabash, IN (April 27, 2004). Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ: ESCA) announced that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split on Escalade common stock. As a result of the stock split, shareholders will receive one additional common share for every share held on the record date of May 11, 2004. "The recent rise in the value of Escalade common stock attests to investor confidence in the company's long-term growth opportunities and financial strength. The Board shares this confidence, believing the company's strategic market position and strong management team will continue to produce positive results. Based on a desire to make the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors, the Board decided to again split the stock," said Robert Griffin, Chairman of the Board. Upon completion of the split, the number of common shares outstanding will be approximately 13 million. The additional shares will be mailed or delivered on or about May 25, 2004, by the company's transfer agent, Integra Bank. The Company's last stock split was a three-for-one split in March 2002. "We believe that this split, combined with the annual dividend paid earlier this year, make Escalade stock even more attractive to a broader range of investors. We see enormous potential for growth, and remain committed to attracting investors who share this enthusiasm and take a long-term view of the company's growth opportunities," Griffin said. Escalade is a quality manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods and office/graphic arts products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on the Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or contact Terry Frandsen, Vice President and CFO at 260/569-7208 or C.W. (Bill) Reed, President and CEO at 260/569-7233 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----