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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) September 1, 1998
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LEAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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.)
21557 Telegraph Road
Southfield, Michigan 48086-5008
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(248) 447-1500
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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 September 1, 1998, Lear Corporation acquired the Delphi Automotive
Systems' seating ("Delphi Seating") business for approximately $250 million.
Delphi Seating has 6,200 employees operating from 16 locations in 10 countries,
and provides approximately 19% of General Motors' seat systems. Sales in 1997
were approximately $1.4 billion.
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/ Donald J. Stebbins
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Donald J. Stebbins
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
September 2, 1998
