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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Commission
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 1998
HADCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
12A MANOR PARKWAY, SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
(Address of principal executive offices)
03079
(Zip Code)
(603) 898-8000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
MASSACHUSETTS 033-95284 04-2393279
State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation File Number) Identification)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 14, 1998, Hadco Corporation (the "Company") issued
a press release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(C) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated May 14, 1998
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
HADCO CORPORATION
May 14, 1998 By: /s/ Timothy P. Losik
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Timothy P. Losik
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 14, 1998
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Timothy P. Losik
Chief Financial Officer
Hadco Corporation
12A Manor Parkway
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-8000
HADCO ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF $200 MILLION
9 1/2% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2008
Salem, New Hampshire (May 14, 1998) -- Hadco Corporation (the "Company")
(Nasdaq/NM:HDCO) announced today that it has entered into a placement agreement
providing for the sale to certain initial purchasers of $200 million aggregate
principal amount of its 9 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "Notes"),
to be resold pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Securities Act").
The Notes will be unsecured senior subordinated obligations of the Company.
The Company's obligations under the Notes will be guaranteed, on a senior
subordinated basis, by certain of the Company's U.S. subsidiaries. The net
proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used to repay amounts outstanding
under the Company's existing credit facility.
The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be
offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable
exemption from registration under the Securities Act.
