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): May 16, 2006
LEAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | 1-11311
(Commission File Number) | | 13-3386776
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI
(Address of principal executive offices) | | 48034
(Zip Code) |
(248) 447-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 16, 2006, Lear Corporation issued a press release announcing that it commenced a consent solicitation and cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2022. A copy of the press release is incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Lear Corporation issued May 16, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(5) to Lear Corporation’s Schedule TO filed on May 16, 2006. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | LEAR CORPORATION,
a Delaware corporation |
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| Date: May 16, 2006 | | By: | | /s/ Daniel A. Ninivaggi |
| | | Name: | | Daniel A. Ninivaggi |
| | | Title: | | Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Lear Corporation issued May 16, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(5) to Lear Corporation’s Schedule TO filed on May 16, 2006. |
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