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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14D-9
(Rule 14D-101)
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement under Section 14(d)(4) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Name of Subject Company)
DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Name of Persons Filing Statement)
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
246626-10-5
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Thomas J. Snyder
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Delco Remy International, Inc.
2902 Enterprise Drive
Anderson, Indiana, 46013
Telephone (765) 778-6499
COPIES TO:
Susan E. Goldy, Esq.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Delco Remy International, Inc.
2902 Enterprise Drive
Anderson, Indiana, 46013
Telephone (765) 778-6499
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications on Behalf of the Company)
[X] Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary
communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.
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Items 1-8. Not Applicable.
Item 9. Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on December 22, 2000.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on December 22, 2000.