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) March 26, 1997 SIMPSON INDUSTRIES,INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) MICHIGAN 0-6611 38-1225111 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 47603 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (313) 207-6200 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS The registrant, as of March 26, 1997, announced they have signed a letter of intent to acquire the Vibration Attenuation Division of Holset Engineering, Ltd., a subsidiary of Cummins Engine Co., Inc. The proposed transaction is subject to completion of due diligence, the execution of a definitive purchase agreement and certain other conditions. It is presently anticipated that the purchase would be completed in the second quarter. The registrant released a press release on March 26, 1997 to disclose the above information per the attached exhibit. ITEM 7 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRO FORMA INFORMATION & EXHIBITS A) Not Applicable B) Not Applicable C) Exhibits: 99 Press Release dated March 26, 1997 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. SIMPSON INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ James E. Garpow James E. Garpow Assistant Secretary Dated March 26, 1997