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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 18, 1996
Commission File Number: 1-1511
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of 38-0533580
incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48034
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone no. including area code: (313) 354-7700
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
ITEM 5. Other Events.
Federal-Mogul Corporation announced that Dennis J. Gormley,
56, is resigning as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company effective September 18, 1996. Federal-Mogul said that it
had retained Richard Ferry of Korn/Ferry International to assist
the Board of Directors in its search for a new Chief Executive
Officer. Roderick M. Hills, a Federal-Mogul director since 1977,
will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective
immediately, and will chair the search committee. Robert S.
Miller, Jr., a Federal-Mogul director since 1993, will serve as
Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting Chief Executive
Officer during the transition period. Gormley has also agreed to
assist the Company during the transition.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto
duly authorized.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
(Diane L. Kaye)
By:------------------------------
DIANE L. KAYE
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Dated as of September 18, 1996
