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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20649
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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) December 7, 1998
AMF BOWLING WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-12131 13-3873272
(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)
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Item 5. Other Events
In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended on
September 30, 1998, AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc. reported that AMF Bowling
Products, Inc. is in litigation with Harbin Hai Heng Bowling Entertainment Co.
Ltd. ("Hai Heng") in the Harbin Intermediate People's Court in Heilongiiang,
China.
In connection with such litigation, on November 6, 1998, the Harbin Intermediate
People's Court awarded Hai Heng approximately $3.5 million. The Company intends
to continue its vigorous defense of Hai Heng's claims and intends to appeal such
judgment. Management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of the action
will have a material adverse impact on the financial position of the Company.
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: December 7, 1998 AMF BOWLING WORLDWIDE, INC.
By: /s/ Stephen E. Hare
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Stephen E. Hare
Acting Chief Executive Officer,
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer
