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 24, 2004 -------------- ESCALADE, INCORPORATED ----------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 0-6966 13-2739290 ------- ------ ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) Incorporation) 251 Wedcor Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 ---------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (260) 569-7208 -------------- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On April 27, 2004, Escalade, Incorporated ("Escalade") issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing a two-for-one common stock split. 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 27, 2004 ESCALADE, INCORPORATED By: /s/ Terry D. Frandsen ------------------------------------ Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press release dated April 27, 2004