SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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)
June 21, 1999
NS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky 1-9838 61-0985936
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) I.D. Number)
incorporation)
Ninth & Lowell Streets, Newport, Kentucky 41072
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(606) 292-6809
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
Item 5. Other Events
On June 25, 1999, the Registrant issued a press
release announcing certain management changes. A
copy of such press release is filed as Exhibit 99
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99. Press released dated June 25, 1999
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.
NS Group, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: June 25, 1999 By: /s/John R. Parker
Vice President and Treasurer,
Principal Financial Officer
Exhibit 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 25, 1999
Contact: Clifford R. Borland
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
NS GROUP, INC.
(606) 292-6809
NS GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
Newport, Kentucky -- NS Group, Inc. (NYSE---NSS) announced today that Rene
Robichaud has joined the Company as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr.
Robichaud has over 14 years of experience in investment banking and has held the
positions of Managing Director with Salomon Smith Barney and Principal with
Morgan Stanley & Co. Mr. Robichaud has worked on capital raising and strategic
transactions involving many basic materials and steel companies around the
world. Mr. Robichaud received his BBA from the University of Ottawa, magna cum
laude, and his MBA from Harvard University.
Mr. Borland, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NS Group, Inc. stated,
"Rene's extensive investment banking experience, combined with our existing
steel manufacturing capabilities, blend together to create a more powerful
management team. Rene and I will work hand-in-hand in selectively investing in
projects that will continue to enhance the Company's growth prospects and
leadership position in the markets we serve. We are excited to have Mr.
Robichaud as a part of our team and believe that his energy and talent will
benefit the future of NS Group."
NS Group, Inc. is a leading producer of specialty steel products serving the
energy industry. The Company manufactures seamless and welded tubular steel
products which are used in the drilling and exploration as well as the
transmission of oil, natural gas and other fluids. The Company's products are
marketed in the southwestern United States and certain foreign markets.
NS Group is traded on the NYSE under the symbol: NSS.
The Company is headquartered in Newport, Kentucky.
