[8-K] ESCALADE INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Escalade, Inc. completed an asset acquisition of the Gold Tip business from Revelyst, Inc. The company states the transaction is not material for financial reporting because it does not involve a significant amount of assets. A press release announcing the acquisition is attached as an exhibit.

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M&A Specialist

TL;DR: Escalade acquired the Gold Tip business assets; the company calls the deal immaterial to its financial statements.

The disclosure indicates a small-scale asset purchase rather than a strategic, transformative acquisition. Because Escalade explicitly characterizes the transaction as not involving a significant amount of assets, the immediate balance sheet and earnings impact should be minimal. Integration risk and potential revenue upside are likely limited given the immaterial designation. Investors should expect limited near-term financial effect absent further detail on consideration paid or operational intent.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Proper disclosure was made for a routine asset acquisition and a press release was filed as an exhibit.

The 8-K provides the necessary notification of the asset acquisition and attaches a press release as an exhibit, which aligns with disclosure requirements for other events. The company’s statement that the acquisition is not material reduces the likelihood of additional required financial disclosures. For governance, the filing shows appropriate officer signature and exhibit attachment, though it lacks detail on terms, consideration, or operational plans.

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UNITED STATES

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)              September 29, 2025

ESCALADE, INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Indiana

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-6966	13-2739290
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

817 Maxwell Avenue, Evansville, Indiana	47711
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(812) 467-1358

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of Exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No Par Value	ESCA	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company                         ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                          ☐

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Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Escalade, Inc. has acquired substantially all the assets of the Gold Tip business from Revelyst, Inc. This asset acquisition is not material to Escalade as it does not involve a significant amount of assets for financial reporting purposes.

On September 29, 2025, Escalade issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the Gold Tip acquisition.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)         Exhibits

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press release dated September 29, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Escalade, Incorporated, has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 29, 2025	ESCALADE, INCORPORATED
	By: /s/ STEPHEN R. WAWRIN
	Stephen R. Wawrin, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Escalade (ESCA) acquire?

Escalade acquired substantially all the assets of the Gold Tip business from Revelyst, Inc., as disclosed in the 8-K.

Is the Gold Tip acquisition material to Escalade's financial statements?

No. The company states the asset acquisition is not material because it does not involve a significant amount of assets for financial reporting purposes.

Did Escalade provide additional information about the transaction terms?

No. The filing states the acquisition occurred and that a press release was issued, but it does not disclose purchase price, consideration, or other transaction terms.

Where can I find the official announcement for the acquisition?

Escalade attached a press release announcing the Gold Tip acquisition as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Who signed the 8-K filing for Escalade?

The filing is signed by Stephen R. Wawrin, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.