-----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, DrW5nNyx0GMF1xgkv79P6NdCW8T5C1ZqRQ/S3BLkW1GlNRtY0oU8gWBvhiINVc9T Imnci4xYIAq5/1IQ0BjgEQ== 0000062996-96-000002.txt : 19960112 0000062996-96-000002.hdr.sgml : 19960112 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000062996-96-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960104 ITEM INFORMATION: Acquisition or disposition of assets FILED AS OF DATE: 19960111 SROS: NYSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MASCO CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000062996 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, (NO UPHOLSTERED) [2511] IRS NUMBER: 381794485 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05794 FILM NUMBER: 96502812 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 21001 VAN BORN RD CITY: TAYLOR STATE: MI ZIP: 48180 BUSINESS PHONE: 3132747400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 21001 VAN BORN ROAD CITY: TAYLOR STATE: MI ZIP: 48180 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MASCO SCREW PRODUCTS CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19731025 8-K 1 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 January 4, 1996 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) MASCO CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5794 38-1794485 (State of other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification incorporation) Number) 21001 Van Born Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180 (address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (313) 274-7400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 4, 1996, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.a hereto with respect to the proposed divestiture of its Home Furnishings Group. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99.a Press Release dated January 4, 1996 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. MASCO CORPORATION By: /S/RICHARD G. MOSTELLER Richard G. Mosteller Senior Vice President - Finance Date: January 11, 1996 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.a Press Release dated January 4, 1996 EX-99 2 Exhibit 99.a January 4, 1996 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MASCO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL PARTNERS' PARTICIPATION IN THE PURCHASE OF MASCO'S HOME FURNISHINGS GROUP MASCO CORPORATION announced that it has agreed with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to terminate their participation in the purchase of MASCO's Home Furnishings Group. MASCO intends to proceed with its plans to find a purchaser of its home furnishings businesses, and continues to believe that it will obtain a value for these businesses in excess of $1 billion. Several potential investors have continued to express significant interest in the acquisition of the Home Furnishings Group, and the Group's operating results through November have equaled or exceeded MASCO's estimates provided to prospective purchasers prior to MASCO's agreement with the Morgan Stanley Capital Partners group. MASCO's Home Furnishings Group includes such well-known brands as Henredon, Drexel Heritage, Lexington, Universal, Berkline, Bench Craft, Maitland-Smith and Robert Allen Fabrics. MASCO CORPORATION manufactures home improvement, building and home furnishings products for the home and family. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----