-----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, DGJpeZjzDSxx65Hee/r1R0vLDXRca3r/IP3pCvPOf5kj+/7JTJoUrZ4KQOMJziZ7 NCq0kpqTMrcch8p96UCSuw== 0000893220-03-001618.txt : 20031002 0000893220-03-001618.hdr.sgml : 20031002 20031002161738 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000893220-03-001618 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20031001 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20031002 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TELEFLEX INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096943 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841] IRS NUMBER: 231147939 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1227 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05353 FILM NUMBER: 03924599 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 630 W GERMANTOWN PK STE 450 STREET 2: SUITE 450 CITY: PLYMOUTH MEETING STATE: PA ZIP: 19462 BUSINESS PHONE: 2158346301 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 155 SOUTH LIMERICK CITY: LIMERICK STATE: PA ZIP: 19468 8-K 1 w90423e8vk.htm FORM 8-K FOR TELEFLEX INCORPORATED e8vk
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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)   October 1, 2003
   

TELEFLEX INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
         
Delaware   1-5353   23-1147939

 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)


     
155 South Limerick Road, Limerick, Pennsylvania   19468

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code   (610) 948-5100


630 West Germantown Pike, Suite 450, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania


(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)


 


 

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

     5.1

     On October 1, 2003, Teleflex Incorporated issued a press release announcing that, as of June 30, 2003, it had consummated the acquisition of the assets of an automotive cable division from Siemens VDO Automotive AG in the Czech Republic. The foregoing summary is subject to the full text of the press release, which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

     5.2

     On October 1, 2003, Teleflex Incorporated issued a press release announcing that, as of September 30, 2003, it had consummated the acquisition of the passenger and light truck electronic throttle control business of Williams Controls, Inc., located in Sarasota, Florida. The foregoing summary is subject to the full text of the press release, which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  (c)   Exhibits.

     
99.1   Press Release dated October 1, 2003.
99.2   Press Release dated October 1, 2003

 


 

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.

         
Date: October 1, 2003   TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
         
    By:   /s/
       
        Name: Joan W. Schwartz
        Title: Assistant Secretary

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

     
99.1   Press Release dated October 1, 2003
99.2   Press Release dated October 1, 2003

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Exhibit 99.1

     
Contact:   Julie McDowell
    Vice President
    Corporate Communications
    610-948-2836
     
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 1, 2003

Teleflex Acquires European Automotive Controls Business

Limerick, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it has acquired the assets of an automotive cable division from Siemens VDO Automotive AG in the Czech Republic. Capro, Inc., a Teleflex company, will integrate the Siemens VDO business assets into its Hungarian operation and will add new processing technology to that facility. Capro is a full service manufacturer of light duty mechanical control cable products for automotive and industrial customers. A Siemens VDO/Capro transition team is transferring operations from the Czech Republic to Hungary and expects the transition to be completed by the end of the year. The Siemens VDO operation previously had annual sales of approximately $8 million. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

     “This acquisition furthers the development of our light duty automotive cable business in Europe. A strong commitment to quality, customer service, proven technical excellence, and world class production capabilities allows Capro to meet the challenges of its global customers,” stated Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer, Teleflex.

     Capro, Inc. is a leading full service manufacturer of light duty mechanical control cable products for automotive and industrial markets, meeting the challenges of its customers around the world with integrated systems solutions. Capro, a QS 9000 certified supplier, is headquartered in Willis, Texas, with facilities also located throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and China.

     Teleflex Incorporated is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. The company designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered

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products and services for the aerospace, medical, automotive, marine and industrial markets worldwide. Teleflex employs more than 18,000 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. More information about Teleflex is available at www.teleflex.com.

Forward-looking information:

Statements in this news release, other than historical data, are considered forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in the statements. These factors are discussed in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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Exhibit 99.2

         
Contact:   Teleflex Incorporated   Williams Controls
         
    Julie McDowell
Vice President
Corporate Communications
610-948-2836
  Dennis E. Bunday
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
503-684-8600
     
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 1, 2003

Teleflex Acquires Passenger and Light Truck Business
From Williams Controls, Inc.

Limerick, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) and Williams Controls, Inc. (OTC:WMCO) today announced that Teleflex has acquired the Williams passenger and light truck electronic throttle control (ETC) business located in Sarasota, Florida. In 2002, Williams had passenger and light truck sales in these product lines of approximately $5 million. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

     With this acquisition, Teleflex Automotive, a division of Teleflex Incorporated, will expand its technology and ability to expedite the future development of innovative products. Teleflex Automotive is a leading global supplier of driver control systems, including ETC’s for fixed and adjustable pedal systems. “We are excited about the synergies and potential created by adding Williams’ products and technology to our industry-leading ETC offerings for the automotive market,” stated Jeffrey P. Black, Teleflex president and chief executive officer.

     Gene Goodson, Williams president and chief executive officer stated, “This is an excellent transaction for Williams and enables us to focus our energies and resources on pursuing the opportunities in our core businesses.”

About Williams Controls
Williams Controls, Inc. headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of sensors and controls for the motor vehicle industry. For more information you can find Williams Controls on the Internet at www.wmco.com.

 


 

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About Teleflex
Teleflex Incorporated is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. The company designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered products and services for the marine, industrial, automotive, aerospace and medical markets worldwide. Teleflex employs more than 18,000 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. More information about Teleflex is available at www.teleflex.com.

Forward-looking information
Statements in this news release other than historical data, are considered forward–looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in the statements. These factors are discussed in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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