UNITED STATES
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): July 9, 2004
DANA CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Virginia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-1063 34-4361040
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43615
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(419) 535-4500
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On July 9, 2004, Dana Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release (a copy of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on
Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein) announcing that the Company
has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive aftermarket business to
The Cypress Group for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction, which
is expected to close in the third quarter of 2004, is subject to the receipt of
financing from committed sources by the purchaser and other customary
conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Dana Corporation on July 9, 2004.
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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.
Dana Corporation
(Registrant)
Date: July 9, 2004 By: /s/ Robert C. Richter
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Name: Robert C. Richter
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release issued by Dana Corporation on July 9, 2004.