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): February 25, 2008
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-9618 | 36-3359573 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4201 Winfield Road, P.O. Box 1488, Warrenville, Illinois | 60555 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 753-5000
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ITEM 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS |
Navistar International Corporation (the company) announces that it has appointed Michael N. Hammes as the lead director of the Board of Directors of the company. The company decided to appoint a lead director as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its corporate governance practices. As lead director Mr. Hammes’ additional responsibilities will include, among others, facilitating communications and information among the company’s independent directors, advising on board meeting agendas and meeting materials, and overseeing the self-evaluation process of the board and individual directors. Mr. Hammes will receive an additional retainer in the amount of $20,000 for such services.
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.
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION |
Registrant |
Date: February 25, 2008 | /s/ William A. Caton |
William A. Caton Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |