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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 14, 1996
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 3465 38-2961431
(STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
JURISDICTION OF CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
INCORPORATION OR
ORGANIZATION)
4508 IDS CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE: (612) 332-2335
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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DAVID R. BOVEE
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
2791 RESEARCH DRIVE, ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN 48309
TELEPHONE: (810) 299-7500
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
COPIES TO:
H. KURT VON MOLTKE DEWEY B. CRAWFORD
KIRKLAND & ELLIS GARDNER, CARTON & DOUGLAS
200 EAST RANDOLPH DRIVE 321 NORTH CLARK STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60610
(312) 861-2000 (312) 245-8422
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [_]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [X]
333-06601
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [_]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED OFFERING PRICE(1) REGISTRATION FEE
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Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per
share...................................... $5,347,500 $1,843.97
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(1) Calculated using the public offering price of $14.50 per share in
accordance with Rule 457.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Registration Statement is being filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information in the Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-06601) filed by Dura Automotive Systems,
Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on June
21, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, filed with the Commission on
July 23, 1996, by Amendment No. 2 thereto, filed with the Commission on August
7, 1996, by Amendment No. 3 thereto, filed with the Commission on August 9,
1996, and by Amendment No. 4 thereto, filed with the Commission on August 14,
1996, and which was declared effective on August 14, 1996, is incorporated
herein by reference.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
(a) EXHIBITS. All Exhibits filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Reg. No. 333-06601) are incorporated by reference into, and shall be deemed
part of, this Registration Statement, except the following, which are filed
herewith:
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23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, Kansas City, Missouri
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SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THE REGISTRANT
HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE
UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS, STATE
OF MICHIGAN ON AUGUST 14, 1996.
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.
/s/ David R. Bovee
By: __________________________________
DAVID R. BOVEE
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
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PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE
CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED:
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SIGNATURE CAPACITY DATE
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/s/ Karl F. Storrie President, Chief Executive August 14, 1996
_________________________________ Officer and Director
KARL F. STORRIE (principal executive officer)
/s/ David R. Bovee Vice President and Chief August 14, 1996
_________________________________ Financial Officer (principal
DAVID R. BOVEE financial officer)
/s/ S.A. Johnson Chairman of the Board and August 14, 1996
_________________________________ Director
S.A. JOHNSON
/s/ Robert R. Hibbs Vice President and Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
ROBERT R. HIBBS
/s/ Neil Anderson Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
NEIL ANDERSON
/s/ W. H. Clement Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
W. H. CLEMENT
/s/ James O'Loughlin Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
JAMES O'LOUGHLIN
/s/ William L. Orscheln Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
WILLIAM L. ORSCHELN
/s/ Eric J. Rosen Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
ERIC J. ROSEN
/s/ Barbara A. Westhues Director August 14, 1996
_________________________________
BARBARA A. WESTHUES
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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5 Opinion of Kirkland & Ellis regarding legality of securities
being registered, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 of the
Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-06601)
23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, Kansas City, Missouri
23.3 Consent of Kirkland & Ellis--included in Exhibit 5
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota,
August 14, 1996
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Kansas City, Missouri,
August 14, 1996
