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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)
October 6, 1997
FMC CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2376 94-0479804
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 861-6000
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code
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Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On October 7, 1997, FMC Corporation issued the following release:
FMC, HARSCO COMPLETE SALE OF UNITED DEFENSE, L.P. TO THE CARLYLE GROUP
CHICAGO, October 7, 1997 -- FMC Corporation, Harsco Corporation and The Carlyle
Group today announced that FMC and Harsco have completed the previously
announced sale of United Defense, L.P. to The Carlyle Group for $850 million.
FMC was the managing general partner and 60 percent owner of United Defense,
which was formed in 1994 by combining FMC's Defense Systems Group with Harsco
Corporation's BMY Combat Systems Division. Harsco owned the remaining 40
percent. United Defense supplies ground combat and naval weapons systems for
the U.S. and military customers around the world. United Defense had 1996 sales
of $1 billion.
FMC's 60 percent share of the proceeds is $510 million -- $460 million in cash
and $50 million in a note payable after finalizing international joint-venture
agreements. FMC expects the note to be paid in 1998. After-tax proceeds should
be approximately $375 million.
FMC Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of chemicals and
machinery for industry, government and agriculture. FMC employs about 17,000
people at 100 manufacturing facilities and mines in 22 countries. The company
divides its businesses into three major segments: Performance Chemicals,
Industrial Chemicals, and Machinery and Equipment.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995:
Statements in this news release that are forward-looking statements are subject
to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors identified
above and in the corporation's 10-K report and other SEC filings. Such
information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the
date hereof based on information currently available. The corporation does not
intend to update this information and disclaims any legal liability to the
contrary.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(b) Pro forma financial information.
It would be impracticable for the Registrant to file any pro forma financial
information which may be required to be filed under Form 8-K at the time of the
filing of this report. The Registrant will file such information under amended
Form 8-K/A as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 15 days from the
transaction date of October 6, 1997.
(c) Exhibits
To be filed by Amendment on the Form 8-K/A referred to in Item 7(b).
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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.
FMC CORPORATION
By
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J. Paul McGrath
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Date: October 8, 1997
