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): February 11, 2008
LEAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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1-11311
(Commission File Number)
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13-3386776
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI
(Address of principal executive offices)
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48033
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(248) 447-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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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Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
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| Item 5.02 |
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Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers |
(c) On February 11, 2008, Lear Corporation (“Lear”) issued a press release announcing that Louis R.
Salvatore has been appointed President, Global Seating Systems, and Raymond E. Scott has been named
President, Global Electrical and Electronic Systems, both effective immediately. In their new
roles, Mr. Salvatore and Mr. Scott will continue to report to Lear Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and President, Bob Rossiter.
Mr. Scott, 42, was previously Senior Vice President and President of Lear’s North American Seating
Systems Group, a position he has held since August of 2006. Since joining Lear in 1988, he has held a
series of increasingly responsible positions at Lear, both in Europe and in the U.S., including
Senior Vice President and President of Lear’s North American Customer Group; President of Lear’s
European Customer Focused Division; President of the General Motors and Fiat Customer Focused
Divisions; Vice President and General Manager of Lear GM-Europe; and Vice President of Operations
for Lear-Saab.
Mr. Salvatore, 52, was previously Senior Vice President and President of Lear’s Global Asian
Operations/Customers, a position he has held since August 2005. He began his career with
Lear in 1996 as Vice President of Global Purchasing and has held various positions of increasing
responsibility including President — Global Ford Division, President — DaimlerChrysler Division
and President of Lear’s North American Electrical/Electronic and Interior Divisions. Prior to
joining Lear, Mr. Salvatore held a number of manufacturing, finance, engineering and purchasing
roles during a 14-year career with Ford Motor Company.
Section 7 — Regulation FD
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— Regulation FD Disclosure |
On February 11, 2008, Lear issued a press release related to the matters discussed above. A copy
of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference
herein.
The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference
in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated February 11, 2008 |
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