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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 3, 1997
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LEAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-11311 13-3386776
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
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21557 Telegraph Road
Southfield, Michigan 48086-5008
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(810) 746-1500
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(Telephone number, including
area code, of agent for service)
No Change
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(Former name or former address,
if changes since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 3, 1997, Lear Corporation (the "Company") announced the
following executive officer promotions effective immediately:
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Robert E. Rossiter President and Chief Operating Officer -- International Operations
James H. Vandenberghe President and Chief Operating Officer -- North American Operations
Donald J. Stebbins Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Each of Messrs. Rossiter, Vandenberghe and Stebbins were previously
executive officers of the Company.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
A. Financial Statements
Not Applicable.
B. Exhibits
None.
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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.
LEAR CORPORATION
/s/ Joseph F. McCarthy
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Joseph F. McCarthy
Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
April 3, 1997
