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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): December 12, 1997
Walbro Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware 0-6955 38-1358966
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.
6242 Garfield Street, Cass City, Michigan 48726
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (517) 872-2131
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 12, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 announcing its issuance of $100 million in aggregate principal
amount of its 10-1/8% Senior Notes due 2007. The information contained in this
press release is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated December 12, 1997
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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.
Walbro Corporation
Dated: December 12, 1997 By: /s/ MICHAEL A. SHOPE
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Michael A. Shope
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit # Item
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated December 12, 1997
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EXHIBIT 99.1
6242 Garfield Street
Cass City, Michigan 48726
WALBRO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES OFFERING
OF $100 MILLION OF TEN YEAR NOTES
CASS CITY, Michigan -- Walbro Corporation announced today an offering of $100
million in principal amount of ten year Senior Notes with a 10-1/8% coupon.
The Senior Notes are being sold at par value. The Company intends to use the net
proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes to repay bank debt. The Senior
Notes are being offered under Rule 144A. The offering is being managed by an
investment bank.
No registration statement relating to the Senior Notes has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and, unless so registered, the Senior Notes
may not be offered or sold within the United States to, or for the account or
benefit of, a U.S. person, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a
transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act
of 1933 and applicable state securities laws.
Walbro Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of precision fuel systems and
products for automotive and small engine markets. Walbro Corporation is
headquartered in Cass City, Michigan, and has subsidiaries and joint ventures
throughout the world, including North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
Walbro common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
WALB.
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For further information contact: L.E. Althaver
or
M.A. Shope
Walbro Corporation
517-872-2131
