UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 12, 2004
Dana Corporation
Virginia | 1-1063 | 34-4361040 | ||
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4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio | 43615 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (419) 535-4500
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||||||||
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||||||
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EX-99.1 Press Release |
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are being furnished by Dana Corporation (Dana) pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 12, 2004, Dana issued a news release regarding its revised earnings outlook for 2004. A copy of that release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 | Text of press release of Dana Corporation (furnished but not filed pursuant to Item 7.01) |
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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.
Dana Corporation |
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Date: October 12, 2004 | By: | /s/ Michael L. DeBacker | ||
Name: | Michael L. DeBacker | |||
Title: | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |||
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EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release |
Contact: | Michelle L. Hards (419) 535-4636 michelle.hards@dana.com |
DANA CORPORATION REVISES 2004 EARNINGS OUTLOOK
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 12, 2004 Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) today revised its 2004 earnings expectations from $1.90 per share to a range of $1.60 to $1.65 per share, excluding non-recurring items.
Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J. Burns said, Like most in our industry, we are being impacted by the rising cost of steel and other raw materials, as well as reduced North American light-vehicle production volumes. Both factors are contributing to lower-than-expected operating results, not only in our original equipment business, but also in the automotive aftermarket business.
We had expected that the bottom-line impact of these factors could be offset by the stronger performance in our heavy vehicle business and continuing cost-reduction efforts. But, given more recent trends in commodity prices and light-vehicle production volumes, its now clear that we will see a negative effect on our 2004 earnings, Mr. Burns said. Its also clear that this effect will be more pronounced in the fourth quarter, since our third-quarter results will reflect a benefit from favorable tax developments.
As previously announced, Dana will discuss its third-quarter results in a conference call at 10 a.m. (EDT) on Oct. 20. The call may be accessed via Danas web site (www.dana.com), where it will be accompanied by a brief slide presentation, or by dialing (800) 275-3210.
Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicles. Delivering on a century of innovation, the companys continuing operations employ approximately 45,000 people worldwide dedicated to advancing the science of mobility. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates technology, manufacturing, and customer-service facilities in 30 countries. Sales from continuing operations totaled $7.9 billion in 2003. Danas Internet address is: www.dana.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements represent Danas expectations based on our current
information and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject
to risks and uncertainties. Danas actual results could differ materially from
those that are anticipated or projected due to a number of factors. These
factors include national and international economic conditions; adverse effects
from terrorism or hostilities; the strength of other currencies relative to the
U.S. dollar; increases in commodity costs, including steel, that cannot be
recouped in product pricing; the ability of our customers and suppliers to
achieve their projected sales and production levels; competitive pressures on
our sales and pricing; the continued success of our cost reduction and cash
management programs and of our long-term transformation strategy for the
company; the success and timing of the divestiture of the automotive
aftermarket business; and other factors set out in our public filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Dana does not undertake to update any
forward-looking statements in this release.
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