8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K 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) February 7, 2003 (February 6, 2003) NATIONAL STEEL CORPORATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-983 25-0687210 -------- ------------ ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545-3440 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 574-273-7000 N/A --------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. Other Events and Required Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 6, 2003, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued an order (the "Order") approving bidding procedures related to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 30, 2003, by and among AK Steel Corporation ("AK Steel"), National Steel Corporation (the "Company") and certain of the Company's subsidiaries. A conformed copy of the Order is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the Form of Notice of Sale is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. On February 6, 2003, the Company issued a press release relating to the foregoing. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3. ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description -------- ----------- 2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 30, 2003, by and among AK Steel Corporation and National Steel Corporation and the Subsidiaries of National Steel Corporation set forth on the signature pages thereto, filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commision on January 31, 2003, Commission File Number 1-983, is incorporated herein by reference. 99.1 Conformed copy of the Order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, dated February 6, 2003. 99.2 Form of Notice of Sale. 99.3 Press Release issued by National Steel Corporation on February 6, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 7, 2003 NATIONAL STEEL CORPORATION -------------------------- Registrant By: /s/ Kirk A. Sobecki ------------------------- Kirk A. Sobecki Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 30, 2003, by and among AK Steel Corporation and National Steel Corporation and the Subsidiaries of National Steel Corporation set forth on the signature pages thereto, filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commision on January 31, 2003, Commission File Number 1-983, is incorporated herein by reference. 99.1 Conformed copy of the Order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, dated February 6, 2003. 99.2 Form of Notice of Sale. 99.3 Press Release issued by National Steel Corporation on February 6, 2003.