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 11, 2003
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ESCALADE, INCORPORATED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 0-6966 13-2739290
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
of Incorporation)
817 Maxwell Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47711
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (812) 467-1200
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 11, 2003, Escalade, Incorporated ("Escalade") issued the press release
and quarterly message to shareholders attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2,
respectively. The issuances of the press release and quarterly message to
shareholders are required to be reported, and such public disclosure furnished,
on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 12. Disclosure of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition. Escalade is furnishing the required information on this
Form 8-K pursuant to Item 9 in accordance with the interim filing guidance
provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission in SEC Release No. 33-8216 on
March 27, 2003.
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 11, 2003 ESCALADE, INCORPORATED
By: /s/ John R. Wilson
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated April 11, 2003.
99.2 Message to Shareholders dated April 11, 2003 for quarter ended
March 22, 2003.