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): May 24, 2001 ------------ HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 39-1566457 ---------------------- ---------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number) incorporation) 1-9299 (Commission File Number) 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2780, Milwaukee, WI 53202 ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 319-8500 -------------- Item 5. Other Events. On May 24, 2001, Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued a News Release announcing the Company's expectation that shares of its post reorganization Common Stock will soon begin trading on a "when issued" basis under the symbol "HFIIV" on Nasdaq's over-the-counter bulletin board. The News Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned who is duly authorized to execute this report. Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. (Registrant) Dated: May 25, 2001 By: /s/ Eric B. Fonstad --------------------------- Eric B. Fonstad Secretary and Associate General Counsel Index to Exhibits Exhibit Number ------ 99.1 News Release dated as of May 24, 2001