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): May 1, 2007
ARVINMERITOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana |
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1-15983 |
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38-3354643 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)
48084-7186
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 435-1000
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:
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))
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Item 2.05. |
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities |
On May 1, 2007, ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced that, as part of its Performance Plus profit improvement initiative, it would eliminate up to 2,800 positions in North America and Europe and implement a plan to consolidate and combine certain global facilities. ArvinMeritor estimates that a total of approximately $325 million will be incurred over the next several years in connection with these actions and approximately $275 million of the charges will result in cash expenditures.
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.
ARVINMERITOR, INC.
By: /s/ Vernon G. Baker, II
Vernon G. Baker, II
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Date: May 2, 2007