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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): May 7, 1999
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MS ACQUISITION CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3379803
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(State of other jurisdiction (IRS Employer Identification Number)
of incorporation)
333-11801-01
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(Commission File Number)
1, rue Thomas Edison, Quartier des Chenes
78056 St. Quentin en Yvelines, France
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (33-1) 39.41.20.00
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Total Number of Pages 5
Exhibit Index Appear on Page 4
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The Press Release issued by MS Acquisition Corp. on May 10,
1999 and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
List below the financial statements, pro forma financial
information and exhibits, if any, filed as part of this report.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 1999 issued by
MS Acquisition Corp.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
MS ACQUISITION CORP.
Dated: May 10, 1999 By: /s/ Harold A. Brown
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Harold A. Brown
Secretary and
Vice President, North America
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 1999, issued by MS Acquisition Corp. 5
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EXHIBIT 99.1
MS ACQUISITION CORP. ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE ZENITH INDUSTRIAL
CORPORATION
Centerline, Michigan. May 10, 1999 -- MS Acquisition Corp. entered into an
agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Zenith
Industrial Corporation. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary
and usual conditions including the approval of the Federal Trade Commission.
Zenith Industrial Corporation is a stamper specializing in assembly stampings
and underbody parts. MS Acquisition Corp. is a leading full-service supplier of
highly engineered metal-formed components, complex modules and mechanical
assemblies for automotive original equipment manufacturers in Europe and North
America.
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