-----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, Mr6jiwQ/XRnOxRNJuPaJ4Nr1l2aWojM9cYvUzJEMmCliAOt34175qKwcx2odBYPO Y+K2f1buN6EVBmLN+d1aqQ== 0000037996-00-000100.txt : 20001227 0000037996-00-000100.hdr.sgml : 20001227 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000037996-00-000100 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000921 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20000921 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FORD MOTOR CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000037996 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: 3711 IRS NUMBER: 380549190 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03950 FILM NUMBER: 726217 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN ROAD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48121 BUSINESS PHONE: 3133223000 8-K 1 0001.txt PRESS RELEASE 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 September 21, 2000 ------------------ (Date of earliest event reported) FORD MOTOR COMPANY ------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3950 38-0549190 ------ ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126 - - -------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000 ------------ -2- Item 5. Other Events. - - --------------------- Our news release dated September 21, 2000 concerning Ford's proposal to acquire the outstanding minority interests in The Hertz Corporation, filed as Exhibit 20 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS -------- Designation Description Method of Filing - - ----------- ----------- ---------------- Exhibit 20 News Release dated Filed with this Report September 21, 2000 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 thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ------------------ (Registrant) Date: September 21, 2000 By: /s/Kathryn S. Lamping --------------------- Kathryn S. Lamping Assistant Secretary -3- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION - - ----------- ----------- Exhibit 20 News Release dated September 21, 2000 EX-20 2 0002.txt EXHIBIT 20 News Contact: Media Inquiries Securities Analysts Shareholder Inquiries Karen Hampton Mike Holland 800-555-5259 or 313-594-4410 313-323-8221 313-845-8540 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORD TO ACQUIRE REMAINDER OF HERTZ DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 21, 2000 - Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that it has proposed to acquire the 18.5 percent of The Hertz Corporation [NYSE: HRZ] outstanding stock that the automaker does not already own through a merger transaction. In the proposed merger, the public shareholders of Hertz would receive $30 for each share of Hertz Class A common stock they own. The $30 per share price represents a premium of approximately 24 percent over the Sept. 20 closing price for Hertz stock as listed on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Index. "Since the Hertz IPO in 1997, we have intensified our focus on becoming the world's leading consumer company for automotive products and services," said Henry Wallace, Ford Motor Company chief financial officer. "Hertz is one of the world's strongest brands and an integral part of this focus. Acquiring the minority interest will support this strategy and enhance the operating flexibility between us and Hertz." ______________________________________________________________________________ Media Information Center, Telephone: 1.800.665.1515 or 1.313.621.0504; Fax: 1.313.845.7512 Email: media@ford.com; Internet: http://media.ford.com -2- Ford's proposal is subject to approval of the Hertz board of directors, the board's favorable recommendation to Hertz shareholders and the negotiation, execution and performance of a definitive merger agreement. Ford is being advised by J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. on the proposed merger transaction. # # # Investors are urged to read the relevant documents that will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Ford and/or Hertz if the proposed merger transaction proceeds. Investors will be able to obtain a free copy of the documents filed with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Investors also will be able to obtain a free copy of the relevant documents by contacting Ford Motor Company by mail at Shareholder Relations, One American Road, Dearborn, MI 48126-2798, by phone at (800) 555-5259 (within the U.S. and Canada) or (313) 845-8540 (outside the U.S. and Canada), or by email at stockinf@ford.com. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----