UNITED STATES 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): December 20, 2006
TOWER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 1-12733
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41-1746238 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 27175 HAGGERTY ROAD, NOVI, MICHIGAN
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48377 |
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(248) 675-6000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On December 20, 2006, Tower Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) announced in a press release that
it has filed a commitment letter and restructuring term sheet with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of New York. A copy of the press release and restructuring term sheet is
filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 20, 2006. |
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99.2 |
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Commitment letter and restructuring term sheet filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of New York on December 19, 2006. |