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
Date of Report: October 1, 2001
(Date of earliest event reported)
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-1511 38-0533580
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48034
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(248) 354-7700
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
On October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul Corporation ("FMO") and its United States
subsidiaries have filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of
Title 11 of the United States Code with the United State Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware in Wilmington.
In addition, the Company's subsidiaries in the United Kingdom have filed jointly
for Chapter 11 and Administration under the United Kingdom Insolvency Act of
1986. No company subsidiaries outside of the United States and United Kingdom
are included in these filings.
The petitioners involved in Chapter 11 will continue to operate their businesses
as debtors-in-possession.
On October 1, 2001 a press release related to the foregoing, which is attached
hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5. Other Events
The Board of Directors of FMO has elected Frank E. Macher as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2001. Mr. Macher replaces Robert S.
(Steve) Miller Jr., who had been serving as non-executive chairman and who will
remain on Federal-Mogul's board of directors.
On October 1, 2001, a press release related to the foregoing, which is attached
hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99. Press releases dated October 1, 2001.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 1, 2001
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
By: /s/ David M. Sherbin
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Name: David M. Sherbin
Title: Vice President, Deputy
General Counsel and
Secretary
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