8-K 1 e091205cover.txt 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: September 12, 2005 ------------------ (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 ------------ 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 140.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) -2- Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. ----------------------------------------------------- News releases of Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Credit Company and The Hertz Corporation, each dated September 12, 2005, filed as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, are incorporated by reference herein. The press releases announce the sale of Hertz by Ford pursuant to an agreement dated September 12, 2005, the intention to commence related exchange and tender offers involving certain of Hertz' debt securities and otherwise describe significant terms and conditions of the transaction. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. -------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS -------- Designation Description Method of Filing ----------- ----------- ---------------- Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company Filed with this Report News Release dated September 12, 2005 Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Credit Company Filed with this Report News Release dated September 12, 2005 Exhibit 99.3 The Hertz Corporation Filed with this Report News Release dated September 12, 2005 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. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ------------------ (Registrant) Date: September 12, 2005 By: /s/Kathryn S. Lamping --------------------- Kathryn S. Lamping Assistant Secretary -3- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Designation Description ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News Release dated September 12, 2005 Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Credit Company News Release dated September 12, 2005 Exhibit 99.3 The Hertz Corporation News Release dated September 12, 2005