GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/ FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 12/07/12 for the Period Ending 12/07/12 Address 1144 E MARKET ST AKRON, OH 44316 Telephone 2167962121 CIK 0000042582 Symbol GT SIC Code 3011 - Tires and Inner Tubes Industry Tires Sector Consumer Cyclical Fiscal Year 12/31 http://www.edgar-online.com Copyright 2013, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use.
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): December 7, 2012 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 1-1927 34-0253240 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant s telephone number, including area code: 330-796-2121 Not Applicable Former name or former address, if changed since last report 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Top of the Form Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. On December 7, 2012, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company") provided written notice to the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that it intends to voluntarily withdraw its shares of Common Stock, without par value (the "Common Stock"), and its shares of 5.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, without par value and with a liquidation preference of $50.00 per share (the "Preferred Stock"), from listing and trading on the NYSE, effective on or about December 18, 2012, and transfer its listings to The NASDAQ Global Select Market ("NASDAQ") to commence trading on or about December 18, 2012. The Common Stock and Preferred Stock have been approved for listing on NASDAQ. The Common Stock will continue to trade under the symbol "GT" on NASDAQ, and the Preferred Stock will trade under the symbol "GTPPP" (formerly "GTPrA") on NASDAQ. A copy of the news release announcing the voluntary transfer of the Company s listings is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibit 99.1 News release, dated December 7, 2012
Top of the Form 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. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company December 7, 2012 By: David L. Bialosky Name: David L. Bialosky Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Top of the Form Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 99.1 News release, dated December 7, 2012
News Release Corporate Headquarters: 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001 Media Website: www.goodyearnewsroom.com MEDIA CONTACT: Keith Price 330-796-1863 ANALYST CONTACT: Greg Fritz 330-796-6704 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Goodyear to Transfer Stock Listing to NASDAQ AKRON, Ohio, December 7, 2012 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it will transfer its stock exchange listing to the NASDAQ Global Select Market from the New York Stock Exchange. Goodyear shares of common stock will begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on or about December 18, 2012 under the current Goodyear ticker symbol GT. Additionally, Goodyear s 5.875% mandatory convertible preferred stock will trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol GTPPP. We are excited to welcome Goodyear to NASDAQ. Goodyear is a global leader in the tire industry and has one of the world s most well-known and respected brands, said Bruce Aust, executive vice president, The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. We look forward to a long and successful relationship. Goodyear said the move to The NASDAQ Stock Market will provide the company with greater cost efficiencies and access to high visibility branding opportunities while continuing to provide shareholders with strong execution and liquidity through NASDAQ s advanced trading technologies. Goodyear is one of the world s largest tire companies. It employs approximately 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar- Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. -0-