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 25, 2004
TOWER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-12733 41-1746238
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
27175 HAGGERTY ROAD, NOVI, MICHIGAN 48377
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
248-675-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 25, 2004, Tower Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing the closing, on May 24, 2004, of new senior secured credit facilities
and a private convertible senior debenture offering. A copy of the press release
is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
c. Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated May 25, 2004.
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.
TOWER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
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Registrant
Date: May 25, 2004 By: /s/ Christopher T. Hatto
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Christopher T. Hatto
Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release dated May 25, 2004