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UNITED STATES
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) OCTOBER 1, 1999
SPALDING HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 333-14569 59-2439656
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.)
425 MEADOW STREET, CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS 01013
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (413) 536-1200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 13, 1999, Spalding Sports Worldwide (primary subsidiary of Spalding
Holdings Corporation) announced the appointment of Dan Frey as chief financial
officer, effective September 7, 1999.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) The following is filed as an Exhibit to this Report
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99 Press Release Dated September 13, 1999
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Spalding Holdings Corporation
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Daniel Frey
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Daniel Frey
Chief Financial Officer
(an officer and authorized signatory)
Date: October 1, 1999
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CONTACT: Jackie Beck
Exhibit 99 Spalding Sports Worldwide
Phone: 413.322.2087
EMail: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SPALDING APPOINTS DAN FREY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Chicopee, MA, September 13, 1999 . . . Spalding Sports Worldwide announced today
the appointment of Dan Frey as chief financial officer, effective September 7,
1999. He will take over from Wade Lewis, who will be completing his assignment
for Spalding by year-end and returning to the United Kingdom.
Frey joins Spalding from Duracell International, Inc., where he spent the last
five years in a number of senior financial positions. Prior to Duracell, he held
various managerial positions within Deloitte & Touche.
"Dan brings a wealth of experience to this position," stated Jim Craigie,
President/CEO. "His proven track record in a fast moving consumer products
company, along with operating within a public corporate environment, will be a
valuable asset to our company."
Additionally, Bill Breaden, corporate controller, has recently resigned. The
position of corporate controller will not be filled, and the responsibilities
associated with that position will be handled by other members of the financial
management team.
Founded in 1876, Spalding Holding Corporation is the leading manufacturer and
licensor of branded consumer products serving the golf and sporting goods market
under the Spalding, Top-Flite, Ben Hogan, Strata, Etonic, and Dudley brand
names. Headquartered in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Spalding markets a broad range
of professional quality recreational and athletic goods, including products used
in golf, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and football. To
find more information on Spalding, visit our website at www.spalding.com.
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