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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): July 23, 2007
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-9618
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36-3359573 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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4201 Winfield Road, P.O. Box 1488, Warrenville, Illinois
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60555 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code (630) 753-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On July 23, 2007, the Board of Directors (the Board) of Navistar International Corporation,
a Delaware corporation (the Company), authorized and declared a dividend distribution of one
right (a Right) for each outstanding share of the common stock of the Company, par value $0.10
per share (the Common Stock), to stockholders of record at the close of business on such date
(the Record Date). Each Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company a unit
consisting of one one-thousandth of a share (a Unit) of Junior Participating Preferred Stock,
Series A (the Preferred Stock), at a purchase price of $150.00 per Unit, subject to adjustment
(the Purchase Price). The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights
Agreement (the Rights Agreement), dated as of July 23, 2007, between the Company and Mellon
Investor Services LLC, as Rights Agent.
Initially, the Rights will be attached to all shares of Common Stock then outstanding, and no
separate rights certificates (Rights Certificates) will be distributed. Subject to certain
exceptions specified in the Rights Agreement, the Rights will separate from the Common Stock and a
distribution date (a Distribution Date) will occur upon the earlier of (i) 10 business days
following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (an
Acquiring Person) has acquired beneficial ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock (the Stock Acquisition Date), other than as a result of
repurchases of stock by the Company or certain inadvertent actions by institutional or certain
other stockholders or (ii) 10 business days (or such later date as the Board shall determine)
following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person or
group becoming an Acquiring Person.
Until the Distribution Date, (i) the Rights will be evidenced by shares of Common Stock
certificates and will be transferred with and only with such Common Stock certificates and (ii) the
surrender for transfer of any shares of Common Stock outstanding will also constitute the transfer
of the Rights associated with the Common Stock represented by such certificates. Pursuant to the
Rights Agreement, the Company reserves the right to require prior to the occurrence of a Triggering
Event (as defined below) that, upon any exercise of Rights, a number of Rights be exercised so that
only whole shares of Preferred Stock will be issued.
The Rights are not exercisable until the Distribution Date and will expire on at 5:00 P.M.,
New York City time on July 23, 2008, unless such date is extended or the Rights are earlier
redeemed or exchanged by the Company.
As soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, Rights Certificates will be mailed to
holders of record of the Common Stock as of the close of business on the Distribution Date and,
thereafter, the separate Rights Certificates alone will represent the Rights.
In the event that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons becomes an Acquiring
Person, except pursuant to an offer for all outstanding shares of Common Stock which the
independent directors determine to be fair and not inadequate and to otherwise be in the best
interests of the Company and its stockholders after receiving advice from one or more investment
banking firms, each holder of a Right will thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise,
Common Stock (or, in certain circumstances, cash, property or other securities of the Company)
having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. Notwithstanding any of the
foregoing, following the occurrence of the event set forth in this paragraph, all Rights that are,
or (under certain circumstances specified in the Rights Agreement) were, beneficially owned by any
Acquiring Person will be null and void. However, Rights are not exercisable following the
occurrence of the event set forth above until such time as the Rights are no longer
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redeemable
by the Company as set forth below. Any person who, together with its affiliates and associates, beneficially owns 15% or more of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock at 5 P.M., New York City time, on July 23, 2007 (an Exempt
Person) shall not be deemed an Acquiring Person, but only for so long as such person, together
with its affiliates and associates, does not become the beneficial owner of any additional shares
of Common Stock while such person is an Exempt Person. A person will cease to be an Exempt Person
if such person, together with such persons affiliates and associates, becomes the beneficial owner
of 15% or less of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
In the event that, at any time following the Stock Acquisition Date, (i) the Company engages
in a merger or other business combination transaction in which the Company is not the surviving
corporation, (ii) the Company engages in a merger or other business combination transaction in
which the Company is the surviving corporation and the Common Stock of the Company is changed or
exchanged, or (iii) 50% or more of the Companys assets, cash flow or earning power is sold or
transferred, each holder of a Right (except Rights which have previously been voided as set forth
above) shall thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise, common stock of the acquiring
company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The events set forth in
this paragraph and in the second preceding paragraph are referred to as the Triggering Events.
At any time after a person becomes an Acquiring Person and prior to the acquisition by such
person or group of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Common Stock, the Board may
exchange the Rights (other than Rights owned by such person or group which have become void), in
whole or in part, for Common Stock or Preferred Stock at an exchange ratio of one share of Common
Stock, or one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock (or of a share of a class or series of
the Companys preferred stock having equivalent rights, preferences and privileges), per Right
(subject to adjustment).
The Purchase Price payable, and the number of Units of Preferred Stock or other securities or
property issuable, upon exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time to
prevent dilution (i) in the event of a stock dividend on, or a subdivision, combination,
consolidation, reverse stock split or reclassification of, the Preferred Stock, (ii) if holders of
the Preferred Stock are granted certain rights or warrants to subscribe for Preferred Stock or
convertible securities at less than the current market price of the Preferred Stock, or (iii) upon
the distribution to holders of the Preferred Stock of evidences of indebtedness or assets
(excluding regular quarterly cash dividends) or of subscription rights or warrants (other than
those referred to above).
With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Purchase Price will be required until cumulative
adjustments amount to at least 1% of the Purchase Price. No fractional Units will be issued and,
in lieu thereof, an adjustment in cash will be made based on the market price of the Preferred
Stock on the last trading date prior to the date of exercise.
At any time until ten business days following the Stock Acquisition Date, the Company may
redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.001 per Right (payable in cash,
Common Stock or other consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors). Immediately
upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering redemption of the Rights, the Rights will
terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the $0.001 redemption
price.
Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no separate rights as a
stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive
dividends in respect of Rights. While the distribution of the Rights will not be taxable to
stockholders or to the Company, stockholders may, depending upon the circumstances, recognize
taxable income in the event that the Rights become exercisable for Common Stock (or other
consideration) of the Company or for common stock of the acquiring company or in the event of the
redemption of the Rights as set forth above.
Any of the provisions of the Rights Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors of the
Company prior to the Distribution Date. After the Distribution Date, the provisions of the Rights
Agreement may be amended by the Board in order to cure any ambiguity, to make changes which do not
adversely affect the interests of holders of Rights, or to shorten or lengthen any time period
under the Rights Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, no amendment may be made at such time
as the
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Rights are not redeemable.
The Rights Agreement specifying the terms of the Rights is attached as Exhibit 4.1 and
is incorporated by reference herein. This summary description of the Rights Agreement does not
purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such exhibit. Unless the
context otherwise requires, the capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in the Rights Agreement attached hereto.
Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.
The information included in Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference into this item.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On July 23, 2007, in connection with the Rights Agreement the Board approved a
Certificate of Designation Preferences and Rights of Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, Series A (the Certificate of Designation) setting forth the
rights, powers and preferences of the Junior Participating Preferred Stock, Series A. The Company
filed the Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on the
same day.
The summary of rights and preferences of the Junior Participating Preferred Stock, Series A
set forth in Exhibit C to the Rights Agreement is incorporated into this Item 5.03 by reference and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Certificate of Designation. A
copy of the Certificate of Designation is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Exhibit 3.1
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Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, Series A, dated July 23, 2007. |
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Exhibit 4.1
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Rights Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2007, by and between
Navistar International Corporation and Mellon Investor
Services LLC, as Rights Agent. |
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SIGNATURE
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.
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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION |
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\s\ William A. Caton |
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By:
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William A. Caton |
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Its:
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial |
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Officer |
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Date: July 23, 2007
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