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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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KAMAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut 0-1093 06-0613548
(State of (Commission (I.R.S.Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(203)243-7100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report.)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 20, 1995, the Company announced that it will take
a pre-tax charge of approximately $44 million to write-down
its investment in its subsidiary, Raymond Engineering Inc.
and to merge Raymond Engineering Inc. into another
subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Corporation. As a result of
this charge the Company announced that it expects to report
a net loss of between $1.50 and $1.55 per common share for the
fourth quarter of 1994 and a net loss of between $.90 and $.95
per common share for the year ended December 31, 1994.
A copy of the Company's press release, dated January 20, 1995,
announcing the write-down is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto,
and the full text of such press release is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
NOT APPLICABLE.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
NOT APPLICABLE.
(c) Exhibits.
The following document is filed as an Exhibit to this
Report:
Exhibit 99 - Press Release of the Company,
dated January 20, 1995
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, thereunto duly authorized.
KAMAN CORPORATION
By: Harvey S. Levenson,
President
Dated: January 20, 1995
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99 Press Release of the Company, dated January 20, 1995