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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
APRIL 12, 2000
(Date of Report)
(Date of earliest event reported)
GENRAD, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 1-8045 04-1360950
(State of incorporation (Commission (IRS Employer
or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
7 TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE
WESTFORD, MA 01886-0033
(978) 589-7000
(Address of principal executive offices,
including zip code and telephone number)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
On April 12, 2000, the Company closed on a tender offer for approximately
95% of the outstanding share capital of Autodiagnos AB ("Autodiagnos"), a
publicly traded company in Sweden. The total consideration to be paid for the
shares is approximately $26.0 million. The remainder of the outstanding share
capital of Autodiagnos will be acquired by the Company through a statutory
process in Sweden. The purchase price for the shares was determined by the Board
of Directors of the Company, upon advice from the Company's financial advisors
in Sweden. Autodiagnos is an automotive aftermarket diagnostics software and
equipment vendor based in Sweden. Autodiagnos maintains sales offices in
England, the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. Autodiagnos will
complement the Company's existing advanced diagnostic solution business by
expanding its market and product base.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED.
Not applicable.
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Not applicable.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Not applicable.
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SIGNATURE
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.
GENRAD, INC.
By: /s/ Walter A. Shephard
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Walter A. Shephard
Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 27, 2000
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