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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
June 20, 2000
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
CASCADE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OREGON 1-12557 93-0136592
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
2201 N.E. 201st Ave.
Fairview, Oregon 97024-9711
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(503) 669-6300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
A. On October 18, 2000, the Registrant entered into a merger agreement
with acquisition companies formed by Lift Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of
lift truck masts, TD Capital Group Limited, a member of the Toronto Dominion
Bank Group, and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board. Under the
Agreement each share of the Registrant's common stock will be converted into the
right to receive $17.25 in cash. The merger is subject to regulatory and
shareholder approval and other customary conditions. The text of a press release
concerning the merger agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
B. On October 18, 2000, Greg H. Kubicek was elected to succeed C. Calvert
Knudsen as Chairman of the Registrant.
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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.
Cascade Corporation
By: /s/ Kurt G. Wollenberg
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Kurt G. Wollenberg
Secretary
Dated: October 20, 2000
