-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SEIX2TolcMeyhE/+HgK/IXKjEmq5+P7qQpTgfdPmeWfKVRAdmZXT71GwxVFFV2zB fq1ClLYkvjyKOIAC9lSYsA== 0000895345-98-000269.txt : 19980505 0000895345-98-000269.hdr.sgml : 19980505 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000895345-98-000269 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 14D1/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980504 SROS: NYSE SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ECHLIN INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000031348 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 060330448 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 14D1/A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-31061 FILM NUMBER: 98609685 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 DOUBLE BEACH RD CITY: BRANFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06405 BUSINESS PHONE: 2034815751 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 DOUBLE BEACH ROAD CITY: BRANFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06405 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECHLIN MANUFACTURING CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19820602 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SPX CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000088205 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420] IRS NUMBER: 381016240 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 14D1/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 700 TERRACE POINT DR CITY: MUSKEGON STATE: MI ZIP: 49443 BUSINESS PHONE: 6167245000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 700 TERRACE POINT DRIVE CITY: MUSKEGON STATE: MI ZIP: 49443 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SEALED POWER CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880515 SC 14D1/A 1 ============================================================================== SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------- AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 14D-1 Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ----------------- ECHLIN INC. ----------- (Name of Subject Company) SPX CORPORATION --------------- (Bidder) Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value ----------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 278749106 --------- (CUSIP Number of Common Stock) Christopher J. Kearney, Esq. Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel SPX Corporation 700 Terrace Point Drive Muskegon, MI 49443 (616) 724-5000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Names, Address and Telephone Numbers of Persons Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of Bidder) Copy to: Aviva Diamant, Esq. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson 1 New York Plaza New York, NY 10004 (212) 859-8000 Calculation of Filing Fee - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transaction Valuation* Amount Of Filing Fee $2,962,213,341 $592,442.67 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *For the purpose of calculating the fee only. This calculation assumes that 62,444,550 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the "Shares"), of Echlin Inc. ("Echlin") (representing 63,594,700 Shares outstanding as of March 31, 1998, as reported in Echlin's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, less the 1,150,150 Shares owned by SPX Corporation ("SPX")) will be exchanged for shares of common stock, par value $10.00 per share, of SPX and cash. The Transaction Valuation was calculated on the basis of the average of the high and low prices of a Share as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Composite Tape on April 29, 1998. [X] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. Amount Previously Paid: $529,442.67 Filing Party: SPX Corporation --------------- Form or Registration No.: Registration Statement on Form S-4 ---------------------------------- (Registration No. 333-46381) ("Form S-4"); ----------------------------------------- Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4; ---------------------------- Amendment No. 2 to Form S-4 ---------------------------- Schedule 14D-1 -------------- Date Filed: February 17, 1998; April 2, 1998; -------------------------------- April 22, 1998; April 30, 1998 ------------------------------ ============================================================================== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Name of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Person SPX Corporation; 38-1016240 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) [ ] (a) [ ] (b) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (4) Sources of Funds (See Instructions) BK - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (5) [ ] Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(e) or 2(f)? - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,150,150 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (8) [ ] Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row 7 Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (9) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 7 1.8% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (10) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO Item 11. Material to be filed as Exhibits. Item 11 of Schedule 14D-1 is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following: (a)(8) Press Release issued by SPX on May 4, 1998 EXHIBIT INDEX (a)(1) Prospectus of SPX, dated April 28, 1998. * (a)(2) Letter of Transmittal with respect to the Shares. * (a)(3) Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. * (a)(4) Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. * (a)(5) Form of Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees. * (a)(6) Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9. * (a)(7) Press Release issued by SPX on April 29, 1998 * (a)(8) Press Release issued by SPX on May 4, 1998 (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable. (e) See Exhibit (a)(1). (f) Not applicable. * Filed previously SIGNATURE After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: May 4, 1998 SPX Corporation By: /s/CHRISTOPHER J. KEARNEY ------------------------- Christopher J. Kearney Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel EX-99.(A)(8) 2 SPX ISSUES STATEMENT ON DANA OFFER FOR ECHLIN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN, May 4, 1998 -- SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) today issued the following statement regarding the Dana Corp. (NYSE: DCN) offer for Echlin Inc. (NYSE: ECH): "We are evaluating the situation and looking at all of our options. We will do what we conclude is in the best interest of SPX shareholders." SPX Corporation is a global provider of Vehicle Service Solutions to franchised dealers and independent service locations, Service Support to Vehicle Manufacturers, and Vehicle Components to the worldwide motor vehicle industry. SPX's Internet address is www.spx.com. ### This news release is neither an offer to exchange nor a solicitation of an offer to exchange the common stock of Echlin for common stock of SPX. The offer will be made solely by means of SPX's Prospectus and the related Letter of Transmittal. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. Contacts: Charles A. Bowman SPX Director of Corporate Finance (616) 724-5194 George Sard/Anna Cordasco/Paul Caminiti Sard Verbinnen & Co. (212) 687-8080 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----