8-K 1 c22312-8k.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 AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2001 VARSITY BRANDS, INC. -------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-19298 22-2890400 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 2525 HORIZON LAKE DRIVE, SUITE 1, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38133 ---------------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (901) 387-4300 FORMERLY KNOWN AS RIDDELL SPORTS INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On November 14, 2001, Varsity Brands, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference, reporting the commencement by the Company of a "Modified Dutch Auction" tender offer to purchase for cash a portion of its outstanding 10-1/2% Senior Notes due 2007. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by the Company on November 14, 2001. 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. VARSITY BRANDS, INC. (Registrant) Date: November 15, 2001 By: /s/ DAVID GROELINGER ----------------------------------- Name: David Groelinger Title: Executive Vice President INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by the Company on November 14, 2001.