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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | September 20, 2005 |
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio | 1-1927 | 34-0253240 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio | | 44316-0001 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 330-796-2121 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On Tuesday, September 20, 2005, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company issued a news release announcing that it was exploring the possible sale of its Engineered Products business. The news release, attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 News release dated September 20, 2005.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
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| September 20, 2005 | | By: | | Richard J. Kramer
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| | | | | Name: Richard J. Kramer |
| | | | | Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | News Release dated September 20, 2005 |
