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
October 4, 2002
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(Date of earliest event reported)
TEREX CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10702 34-1531521
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
500 Post Road East, Suite 320, Westport, CT 06880
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(203) 222-7170
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 4, 2002, the Company issued an aggregate of 64,871 shares of the
Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock") to the
holders of expired and unexercised Common Stock Appreciation Rights of the
Company (the "Rights"). The Common Stock was issued by the Company as an
accommodation to holders of the expired and unexercised Rights. The Rights were
originally issued by the Company pursuant to the Common Stock Appreciation
Rights Agreement, dated as of May 9, 1995, between the Company and The Bank of
New York (formerly United States Trust Company of New York), as rights agent.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
5.1 Opinion of Bryan Cave LLP regarding legality of shares of Common
Stock.
23.1 Consent of Bryan Cave LLP (included in its opinion filed as
Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
99.1 Offer of Accommodation regarding the right to receive shares of
Common Stock.
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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.
TEREX CORPORATION
By: /s/Eric I Cohen
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Eric I Cohen
Senior Vice President
Date: October 4, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
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5.1 Opinion of Bryan Cave LLP regarding legality of shares of Common Stock.
23.1 Consent of Bryan Cave LLP (included in its opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1
hereto).
99.1 Offer of Accommodation regarding the right to receive shares of Common
Stock.
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