-----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, H5JCqiMkwcnqhH0K7IIMxrV+NxgkUFjOKKMrcM2ZbEMcnhPbIjYzHoMOWtEG6hDb SV6gFYLMca+eE7PD93DNEg== 0000908255-05-000048.txt : 20050215 0000908255-05-000048.hdr.sgml : 20050215 20050215140642 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000908255-05-000048 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050215 ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050215 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050215 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BORGWARNER INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000908255 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 133404508 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12162 FILM NUMBER: 05616351 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5435 CORPORATE DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 150 CITY: TROY STATE: MI ZIP: 48098 BUSINESS PHONE: 28483733231 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5435 CORPORATE DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 150 CITY: TROY STATE: MI ZIP: 48098 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930628 8-K/A 1 kdoc.txt FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 5, 2005 (Date of earliest event reported) BORGWARNER INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-12162 13-3404508 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 5435 Corporate Drive, Suite 150 Troy, MI 48098 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 373-5550 [ ] 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 240.14a-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)) Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets On January 4, 2005, BorgWarner Germany GmbH ("BorgWarner Germany"), a wholly owned German subsidiary of BorgWarner Inc. ("BorgWarner"), acquired from CEP BE 00 Beteiligungs GmbH, Frau Ingelore Ruprecht, Wolfram Birkel, Elsa Birkel, Annegret Birkel, Christoph Birkel, Catharina Birkel, Klosterfeld Beteiligungen GmbH + Co. KG and Meier-Birkel GmbH & Co. KG an aggregate of 6,221,170 shares or 62.21% of the outstanding shares of Beru AG, a German publicly-traded company ("Beru"), for Euro 59 per share (or an aggregate purchase price of approximately Euro 367 million). This acquisition was made pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement dated October 30, 2004, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2004 and is incorporated by reference. The press release issued by BorgWarner on January 4, 2005 announcing the completion of the acquisition is filed as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated in its entirety by reference. On February 15, 2005, BorgWarner announced that BorgWarner Germany, after the completion of a tender offer in Germany, holds 69.42% of the outstanding shares of Beru. The press release issued by BorgWarner on February 15, 2005 containing this announcement is filed as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated in its entirety by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired Not applicable. BorgWarner's indirect holding in Beru of 69.42% of the outstanding shares of Beru does not require the filing of Beru financial statements. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information Not applicable. BorgWarner's indirect holding in Beru of 69.42% of the outstanding shares of Beru does not require the filing of pro forma financial information. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated January 4, 2005, announcing the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Beru (incorporated by reference to BorgWarner's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2005). 99.2 Press Release dated February 15, 2005, announcing that BorgWarner Germany holds 69.42% of the outstanding shares of Beru. SIGNATURES 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. BORGWARNER INC. By:/s/ Vincent M. Lichtenberger -------------------------------- Vincent M. Lichtenberger Assistant Secretary Dated: February 15, 2005 EX-99 2 beru.txt Immediate Release Contact: Mary Brevard, 248-373-2406 A&B FD (PR for BorgWarner): Ivo Lingnau, +49 (0)69 92037 133 BORGWARNER HOLDS 69.42% OF BERU SHARES Auburn Hills, Michigan, February 15, 2005 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announced today that, through BorgWarner Germany GmbH, it holds a total of 69.42% of the outstanding shares of Beru AG after the completion of the additional tender offer period in Germany on February 10, 2005. Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Beru AG is a leading global automotive supplier and manufacturer of diesel cold starting technology (glow plugs and instant starting systems); gasoline ignition technology (spark plugs and ignition coils); and electronic and sensor technology (tire pressure sensors, diesel cabin heaters and selected sensors.) Beru's major customers include, among others, BMW, DCX, GM/Fiat, VW/ Audi, Ford, Porsche, PSA, Renault, Isuzu, Siemens VDO, Valeo, Deutz, and MAN. Beru employs approximately 2,700 employees. BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 61 locations in 17 countries. Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Caterpillar, Navistar International, Renault/Nissan, Peugeot, VW/Audi and BMW. Additional Information BorgWarner Germany GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner Inc. (the "Company"), has completed, in accordance with German law, a public tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for all of Beru AG's remaining outstanding stock. This Tender Offer was not made directly or indirectly in or into the United States, or by use of the mails of, or by any means or instrumentality (including, without limitation, the mail, facsimile transmission, telex or telephone) of interstate or foreign commerce or any facilities of any national securities exchange of the United States. The Tender Offer was not to be accepted by any such use, means, instrumentality or facility involving or from within the United States, and United States persons were not to have the Tender Offer available to them, directly or indirectly, within the United States. Accordingly, information regarding the Tender Offer was not meant for publication or distribution in or into the United States nor did it represent an extension of a tender offer into the United States. This communication is for information purposes of an offer to purchase, sell or exchange any securities of Beru. The distribution of this news release may, in some countries, be restricted by law or regulation. Accordingly, persons who come into possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in domestic or foreign automotive production, the continued use of outside suppliers by original equipment manufacturers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing the Company's products, general economic conditions, as well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Cautionary Statements filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----