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) November 1, 2006
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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1-7724
(Commission File Number)
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39-0622040
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2801 80thStreet, Kenosha, WI 53141
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (262) 656-5200
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01 Amendment to a Material Definitive Agreement
On October 20, 2006, Snap-on Incorporated (Snap-on) and ProQuest Company (ProQuest) entered
into a Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (the Purchase Agreement) pursuant to which Snap-on will
acquire the ProQuest Business Solutions business (PQBS) of ProQuest for approximately $480
million in cash plus the assumption of $19 million of debt. A copy of the Purchase Agreement was
filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed by Snap-on on October 23, 2006.
Under the terms of the original Purchase Agreement, if ProQuest received an unsolicited proposal to
purchase PQBS that it determined was reasonably likely to lead to an agreement that was more
favorable than the terms of the agreement with Snap-on (a Superior Proposal), ProQuest would be
permitted to negotiate terms with the proposing party, potentially
leading to the payment to Snap-on of a $10.0 million break-up fee. ProQuest notified Snap-on that it had
received a Superior Proposal and on November 1, 2006, Snap-on and ProQuest agreed to amend the
original Purchase Agreement to eliminate the provisions which permitted ProQuest to consider additional
proposals for the sale of PQBS in exchange for a new purchase price of $508 million in cash plus
the assumption of approximately $19 million of debt. Snap-on
still expects the transaction to close by the end of November, 2006.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking information (within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that is subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements include
the use of words such as anticipates, estimates, expects, projects, intends, plans,
believes and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future
events.
The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause performance
or actual results to differ materially from those expressed herein. Such risks and uncertainties
include, among other things, Snap-ons and ProQuests ability to complete all conditions to
closing, including receipt of all regulatory approvals, and Snap-ons ability to successfully
integrate the PQBS business.
The information contained in this Form 8-K is as of the date indicated. Snap-on does not assume any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K as a result of new
information or future events or developments.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) None.
(d) Exhibits:
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 to Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of
November 1, 2006, by and between ProQuest Company and Snap-on
Incorporated. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Snap-on Incorporated has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
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Date: November 2, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Susan F. Marrinan
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Susan F. Marrinan, Vice President, |
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Secretary and Chief Legal Officer |
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