Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 14, 2012, Meritor, Inc. ("Meritor") issued a press release and will
hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the fourth quarter
and fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. The release is furnished as Exhibit
99a to this Form 8-K. The presentation by Meritor accompanying the
above-referenced conference call will be posted on the Meritor website
(www.meritor.com).
The information in item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto
shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference
in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as
shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
On November 8, 2012, the Board of Directors of Meritor, Inc. approved a global
restructuring plan intended to reduce labor and other fixed costs in response to
market conditions.
As part of these actions, the Company expects to eliminate approximately 450
salaried and hourly positions, the majority of which are outside the United
States, and to close one remanufacturing plant in Canada. The Company currently
estimates cash expenditures of approximately $18 million will be incurred over
the next 2 years in connection with these actions. The estimated charges include
approximately $13 million of employee severance costs, with the remainder
related to plant closure costs.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99a - Press release of Meritor, Inc., dated November 14, 2012