UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): November 14, 2005
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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39-0448110 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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2400 S. 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 |
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(Address of principal executive offices including zip code) |
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(920) 684-4410
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 9 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 10, 2005 The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a definitive purchase agreement to sell the assets of its Diversified Refrigeration, Inc. (“DRI”) subsidiary to Monogram Refrigeration, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Electric Company. The transaction, which is expected to close by year end, is subject to closing conditions and post-closing covenants customary in transactions of this nature.
The Company’s press release announcing the transaction is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated November 14, 2005
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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 thereunto
duly authorized.
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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DATE: November 14, 2005 |
/s/ Carl J. Laurino |
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Carl J. Laurino |
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Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated as of November 14, 2005
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99.1 |
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Press release dated November 14, 2005 |
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