8-K 1 nsc8k.txt 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) April 18, 2003 (April 17, 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 April 17, 2003, National Steel Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that United States Steel Corporation emerged as the highest and best bidder in a competitive auction for substantially all of the Company's principal steelmaking and finishing assets and iron ore pellet operations, subject to bankruptcy court approval. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the Asset Purchase Agreement submitted by United States Steel Corporation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description ----------- -------------- 99.1 Press Release issued by National Steel Corporation on April 17, 2003. 99.2 Asset Purchase Agreement submitted by United States Steel Corporation relating to the purchase by United States Steel Corporation of substantially all of the principal steelmaking and finishing assets and iron ore pellet operations of National Steel Corporation. 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: April 17, 2003 NATIONAL STEEL CORPORATION -------------------------- Registrant By: /s/ Kirk A. Sobecki ------------------------------ Kirk A. Sobecki Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ----------- -------------- 99.1 Press Release issued by National Steel Corporation on April 17, 2003. 99.2 Asset Purchase Agreement submitted by United States Steel Corporation relating to the purchase by United States Steel Corporation of substantially all of the principal steelmaking and finishing assets and iron ore pellet operations of National Steel Corporation.