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): September 23, 2005
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-1927
(Commission File Number)
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34-0253240
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
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44316-0001
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121
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:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 23, 2005, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
(“Goodyear” or the “Company”) will host an investor meeting to outline its plans to continue its
business turnaround. In connection with the investor meeting, the Company issued a news release
describing certain initiatives and goals related to its turnaround efforts. The Company will also
use supplemental materials at the investor meeting. The news release and supplemental materials
are attached and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively.
This Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Description |
99.1
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News Release, dated September 23, 2005. |
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99.2
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Supplemental Materials prepared for use in connection with the Company’s Investor Meeting on
September 23, 2005. |
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.
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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY |
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Date: September 23, 2005
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By
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/s/ Richard J. Kramer |
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Richard J. Kramer |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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