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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3
(Amendment
No. 5)
Rule 13E-3 Transaction Statement
Pursuant to Section 13(e) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
LEAR CORPORATION
(Name of the Issuer)
Lear Corporation
American Property Investors, Inc.
American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
American Real Estate Holdings Limited Partnership
AREP Car Holdings Corp.
AREP Car Acquisition Corp.
Carl C. Icahn
Vincent J. Intrieri
Icahn Partners LP
Icahn Partners Master Fund LP
Koala Holding Limited Partnership
High River Limited Partnership
Icahn Onshore LP
Icahn Offshore LP
Hopper Investments LLC
CCI Onshore Corp.
CCI Offshore Corp.
Barberry Corp.
(Names of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
521865105
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
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Lear Corporation
21557 Telegraph Road
Southfield, MI 48033
Attn: Daniel A. Ninivaggi
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer
(248) 447-1500 |
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American Real Estate Partners, L.P.
767 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4700
New York, New York 10153
Attn: Keith A. Meister
Principal Executive Officer and Vice
Chairman of the Board
(212) 702-4300 |
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(Name, Address, and Telephone Numbers of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications on
Behalf of the Persons Filing Statement)
With copies to:
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Bruce A. Toth, Esq.
Winston & Strawn LLP
35 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 558-5600
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Steven L. Wasserman, Esq.
DLA Piper US LLP
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
(212) 335-4948 |
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
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The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or
Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933. |
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A tender offer. |
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None of the above. |
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in
checking box (a) are preliminary copies:
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Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the
transaction: o
Calculation of Filing Fee
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Transaction valuation |
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$2,857,990,534* |
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Amount of filing fee |
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$87,741** |
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Calculated solely for the purpose of determining the filing fee. |
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The maximum aggregate value was determined based upon the sum
of (A) 76,685,623 shares of
Common Stock multiplied by $36.00 per share; (B) options to purchase 720,575 shares of Common
Stock with exercise prices less than $36.00 multiplied by $3.94 (which is the difference
between $36.00 and the weighted average exercise price of $32.06 per share); (C) restricted
stock units with respect to 1,856,831 shares of Common Stock multiplied by $36.00 per share;
(D) stock appreciation rights with respect to 2,209,952 shares of Common Stock multiplied by
$9.16 (which is the difference between $36.00 and the weighted average exercise price of
$26.84 per share); (E) deferred unit accounts with respect to
104,896 shares of Common Stock
multiplied by $36.00 per share; and (F) performance shares with
respect to 100,103 shares of
Common Stock multiplied by $36.00 per share. In accordance with Section 14(g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the filing fee was determined by multiplying
0.0000307 by the sum calculated in the preceding sentence. |
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Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2)
and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the
previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its
filing. |
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Amount Previously Paid:
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87,770 |
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Filing Party:
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Lear Corporation |
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Form or Registration No.:
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Schedule 14A
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Date Filed:
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March 20, 2007 |
INTRODUCTION
This
Amendment No. 5 to Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement (the Transaction Statement) is
being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) pursuant to Section 13(e) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), by Lear Corporation, a
Delaware corporation (the Company), AREP Car Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation (Parent),
AREP Car Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (Merger Sub), American Real Estate Holdings
Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (AREH), American Real Estate Partners, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership (AREP), American Property Investors, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
Carl C. Icahn, Vincent J. Intrieri, Icahn Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership, Icahn
Partners Master Fund LP, a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership, Koala Holding Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership, High River Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership, Icahn Onshore LP, a Delaware limited
partnership, Icahn Offshore LP, a Delaware limited partnership,
Hopper Investments LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, CCI
Onshore Corp., a Delaware corporation, CCI Offshore Corp., a Delaware
corporation, and Barberry Corp., a Delaware corporation (collectively, the Filing Persons).
This Transaction Statement relates to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February
9, 2007, (the Merger Agreement), by and among the
Company, Parent and Merger Sub, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of July
9, 2007, to the Merger Agreement (Amendment No. 1). If the Merger
Agreement is approved by the Companys stockholders and the other conditions to the closing of the
merger are either satisfied or waived, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company (the
Merger). The separate corporate existence of Merger Sub will cease, and the Company will continue
its corporate existence under Delaware law as the surviving corporation in the Merger. The separate
corporate existence of the Company with all of its rights, privileges, immunities, powers and
franchises, shall continue unaffected by the Merger. Upon consummation of the Merger, each share of
Company common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger,
other than shares owned by Parent, Merger Sub or any subsidiary of Parent or shares held by holders
who have properly demanded and perfected their appraisal rights, will be converted into the right
to receive $37.25 in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes.
The
Company has filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement dated May 23, 2007 (the Proxy Statement) under Regulation 14A of the Exchange
Act in connection with the Merger and the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Company, a proxy statement supplement dated
June 18, 2007 (the Supplement), a proxy statement
supplement dated July 9, 2007
(the Second Supplement) and additional
supplemental materials dated May 30, 2007, June 19, 2007
and June 22, 2007 (collectively, the Additional
Materials), which supplement the Proxy Statement. The
Proxy Statement is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(1). A copy of the Merger Agreement is attached to
the Proxy Statement as Appendix A and is incorporated herein by
reference. The Supplement is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(5). The
Second Supplement is attached hereto as Exhibit (a)(6), and
a copy of Amendment No. 1 is attached to the Second Supplement as Annex
A and is incorporated herein by reference. The Additional Materials are attached hereto as Exhibits (a)(7),
(a)(8), (a)(9) and (a)(10).
Pursuant to General Instruction F to Schedule 13E-3, the information in the Proxy Statement,
including all annexes, exhibits and appendices thereto, is expressly incorporated by reference
herein in its entirety, and responses to each item herein are qualified in their entirety by the
information contained in the Proxy Statement. The cross references below are being supplied
pursuant to General Instruction G to Schedule 13E-3 and show the location in the Proxy Statement of
the information required to be included in response to the items of Schedule 13E-3.
All information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Transaction Statement
concerning each Filing Person was supplied by such Filing Person, and no other Filing Person,
including the Company, takes responsibility for the accuracy of such information as it relates to
any other Filing Person.
The filing of this Transaction Statement shall not be construed as an admission by any of the
Filing Persons or by any affiliate of a Filing Person that any Filing Person is an affiliate of
the Company within the meaning of Rule 13e-3.
Item 1. Summary Term Sheet
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated
herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
caption is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Item 2. Subject Company Information
(a) Name and Address. The Companys name and the address and telephone number of its principal
executive offices are as follows:
Lear Corporation
21557 Telegraph Road
Southfield, Michigan 48033
(248) 447-1500
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(b) Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions
is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary of Annual Meeting Outstanding Shares
(c) Trading Market and Price. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
Important Information Regarding LearMarket Price of Common Stock
(d) Dividends. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
The Merger AgreementConduct of Business Prior to Closing
Important Information Regarding LearMarket Price of Common Stock
(e) Prior Public Offerings. Not applicable.
(f) Prior Stock Purchases. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
Important Information Regarding LearPrior Purchases and Sales of Lear Common Stock
Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person
(a) Name and Address. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
The Parties to the Merger
Important Information Regarding Lear
Important Information Regarding the AREP Group
(b) Business and Background of Entities. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement
under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
The Parties to the Merger
Important Information Regarding Lear
Important Information Regarding the AREP Group
(c) Business and Background of Natural Persons. The information set forth in the Proxy
Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
The Parties to the Merger
Directors and Beneficial Ownership
Important Information Regarding LearExecutive Officers of Lear
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Important Information Regarding the AREP Group
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction
(a) Material terms. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Summary of the Annual Meeting
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Our
Stockholders
The Merger Agreement
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
The
information set forth in the Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Supplemental
InformationBackground of the Merger
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update
to Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Update
to Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the
Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
Summary
of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Appendix
AAmendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
(c) Different Terms. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
The Merger AgreementTreatment of Options and Other Awards
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers
in the Merger
(d) Appraisal Rights. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Appraisal Rights
Appendix FSection 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
(e) Provisions for Unaffiliated Security Holders. None.
(f) Eligibility for Listing or Trading. Not applicable.
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Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements
(a) Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsLimited Guaranty
Special FactorsInterests of the Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Special FactorsVoting Agreement
The Merger Agreement
(b)-(c) Significant Corporate Events; Negotiations or Contacts. The information set forth in
the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
Special FactorsLimited Guaranty
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Special FactorsVoting Agreement
The Merger Agreement
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
The
information set forth in the Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Supplemental
InformationBackground of the Merger
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Update
to Special FactorsVoting Agreement
Summary
of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Annex
AAmendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
(e) Agreements Involving the Subject Companys Securities. The information set forth in the Proxy
Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Special FactorsFinancing of the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
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Special FactorsLimited Guaranty
Special FactorsVoting Agreement
The Merger Agreement
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
Appendix CThe Voting Agreement
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Special FactorsInterests of Lear's Directors and Executive
Officers in the Merger
Update
to Special FactorsVoting Agreement
Summary
of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Annex
AAmendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals
(b) Use of Securities Acquired. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purposes and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Merger
The Merger AgreementMerger Consideration
The Merger AgreementTreatment of Options and Other Awards
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
(c)(1)-(8) Plans. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Merger
Special Factors Financing of the Merger
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Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
The Merger Agreement
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
The
information set forth in the Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Supplemental
InformationBackground of the Merger
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update
to Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Update
to Special FactorsInterest of Lears Directors and
Executive Officers in the Merger
Summary
of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Annex
AAmendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects
(a) Purposes. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Merger
(b) Alternatives. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
The
information set forth in the Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Supplemental
InformationBackground of the Merger
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
caption is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
(c) Reasons. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsOpinion and Report of Advisors to the AREP Group
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
The
information set forth in the Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Supplemental
InformationBackground of the Merger
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Update
to Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the
Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
The Strategic Assessment Report, dated February 2, 2007, by A. T. Kearney Inc. for American
Real Estate Partners, L.P. is attached hereto as Exhibit (c)(6) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
(d) Effects. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
Special FactorsCertain Effects of the Merger
Special FactorsFinancing of the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Special FactorsMaterial U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Our
Stockholders
The Merger Agreement
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
The information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Update
to the Summary Term Sheet
Update
to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update
to Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and
Executive Officers in the Merger
Summary
of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Annex
AAmendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction
(a)(b) Fairness; Factors Considered in Determining Fairness. The information set forth in
the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
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Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsPlans for Lear after the Merger
Important Information Regarding Lear
The
information set forth in the Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Supplemental
InformationBackground of the Merger
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to the Summary Term Sheet
Update to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update to Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Update to Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Appendix BFairness Opinion of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
The presentations dated February 1, 2007, February 3, 2007 and February 6, 2007, prepared by
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, are
attached hereto as Exhibits (c)(2), (c)(3) and (c)(4), respectively, and are incorporated by
reference herein.
(c) Approval of Security Holders. The transaction is not structured so that approval of at
least a majority of unaffiliated security holders is required.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated
herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Summary of the Annual MeetingRecord Date
Summary of the Annual MeetingQuorum
Summary of the Annual MeetingRequired Vote
The Merger AgreementConditions to the Merger
(d) Unaffiliated Representative. An unaffiliated representative was not retained to act solely
on behalf of unaffiliated security holders for purposes of negotiating the terms of the transaction
or preparing a report concerning the fairness of the transaction.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated
herein by reference:
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Appendix BFairness Opinion of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
(e) Approval of Directors. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
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Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to the Summary Term Sheet
Update to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update to Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
(f) Other Offers. Not applicable.
Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Negotiations
(a) (c) Report, Opinion or Appraisal; Preparer and Summary of the Report, Opinion or
Appraisal; Availability of Documents. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term SheetOpinion of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special FactorsOpinion of Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Special FactorsOpinion and Report of Advisors to the AREP Group
Important Information Regarding Lear
Appendix BFairness Opinion of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
The presentations dated February 1, 2007, February 3, 2007 and February 6, 2007, prepared by
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, are
attached hereto as Exhibits (c)(2), (c)(3) and (c)(4), respectively, and are incorporated by
reference herein.
Information provided by the Company to J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in connection with the
financial analysis reflected in J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.s presentations for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit (c)(5) and
incorporated herein by reference.
The Strategic Assessment Report, dated February 2, 2007, by A. T. Kearney Inc. for American
Real Estate Partners, L.P. is attached hereto as Exhibit (c)(6) and incorporated herein by
reference.
The
opinions of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., dated February 9,
2007 and July 8, 2007, are attached hereto as Exhibits
(c)(7) and (c)(8) and are incorporated herein by reference.
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following
caption is incorporated herein by reference:
Update to Special
Factors Opinion and Report of Advisors to the AREP Group
Item 10. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration
(a) - (d) Source of Funds; Conditions; Expenses; Borrowed Funds. The information set forth in
the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Special FactorsFinancing of the Merger
The Merger AgreementFinancing
The Merger AgreementFees and Expenses
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The Merger AgreementTermination Fees and Expenses
The Merger AgreementConditions to the Merger
Appendix AThe Merger Agreement
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to the Summary Term Sheet
Summary of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Appendix AAmendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company
(a) Securities Ownership. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following
captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Important Information Regarding LearSecurity Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
(b) Securities Transactions. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Special FactorsVoting Agreement
Important Information Regarding LearSecurities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management
Important Information Regarding LearPrior Purchases and Sales of Lear Common Stock
The
information in the Second Supplement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Summary
of Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement
Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation
(d) Intent to Tender or Vote in a Going-Private Transaction. The information set forth in the
Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Special FactorsVoting Agreement
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to the Summary Term Sheet
Update to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update to Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
(e) Recommendation of Others. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Summary Term Sheet
Answers to Questions You May Have
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Special FactorsBackground of the Merger
Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Special Factors The AREP Groups Purpose and Reasons for the Merger
Special FactorsThe Position of the AREP Group as to the Fairness of the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following captions is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to the Summary Term Sheet
Update to Answers to Questions You May Have
Update to Special FactorsReasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board
of Directors
Item 13. Financial Information
(a) Financial Information. The audited financial statements set forth in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the unaudited financial statements set
forth in the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 are
incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated
herein by reference:
Important Information Regarding LearSelected Financial Data
Where You Can Find More Information
(b) Pro forma Information. Not applicable.
Item 14. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used
(a) Solicitations or Recommendations. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under
the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Answers to Questions You May HaveQuestions and Answers About the Annual Meeting
Summary of the Annual MeetingProxy Solicitation
The
information set forth in the Second Supplement under the following caption is
incorporated herein by reference:
Update to Answers to Questions You May Have
(b) Employees and corporate assets. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the
following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
Special FactorsPlans for Lear After the Merger
Special FactorsInterests of Lears Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Item 15. Additional Information
(b) Other material information. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement, including
all appendices thereto, is incorporated herein by reference. The
information set forth in the Supplement, the Second Supplement, all
annexes thereto, and the Additional Materials
is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 16. Exhibits
(a)(1) Proxy Statement of Lear Corporation (incorporated by reference to the
Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on May 23, 2007).
(a)(2)
Form of Proxy Card (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule
14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2007).
(a)(3) Letter to Stockholders (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement).
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(a)(4) Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders (incorporated herein by reference to the
Proxy Statement).
(a)(5)
Supplement to the Proxy Statement (incorporated by reference to the
Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
June 19, 2007).
(a)(6)
Second Supplement to the Proxy Statement (incorporated by reference
to the Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 9, 2007).
(a)(7)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 30, 2007 containing a letter from Lear
Corporation to the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware in and
for New Castle County
(incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2007).
(a)(8)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 30, 2007 containing a letter to Institutional
Shareholder Services from Larry W. McCurdy, Chairman, Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation, and related
materials (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2007).
(a)(9)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
20, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2007).
(a)(10)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
22, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2007).
(b)(1) Commitment Letter, dated February 8, 2007, by Bank of America, N.A. and Banc of America
Securities LLC (previously filed as Exhibit (b)(1) to the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007).
(c)(1) Opinion of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., dated February 8, 2007 (incorporated herein by
reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement).
(c)(2) Presentation, dated February 1, 2007, by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(2) to the
Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007).
(c)(3) Presentation, dated February 3, 2007, by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(3) to the
Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007).
(c)(4) Presentation, dated February 6, 2007, by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(2) to
Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007).
(c)(5) Information provided by Lear Corporation to J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in connection
with J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.s presentations to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors
of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(5) to the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007).
(c)(6) Strategic Assessment Report, dated February 2, 2007, by A. T. Kearney Inc. for American
Real Estate Partners, L.P. (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(3) to Schedule 13E-3 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007).
(c)(7) Opinion of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., dated February 9, 2007 (previously filed as
Exhibit (c)(4) to Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20,
2007).
(c)(8)
Opinion of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., dated July 8, 2007.
(d)(1) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 9, 2007, among Lear Corporation, AREP Car
Holdings Corp. and AREP Car Acquisition Corp. (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A of
the Proxy Statement).
(d)(2) Amendment
No. 1, dated July 9, 2007, to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 9, 2007 among Lear Corporation,
AREP Car Holdings Corp. and AREP Car Acquisition Corp. (incorporated
by reference to Annex A to the Second Supplement).
(d)(3) Voting Agreement, dated February 9, 2007, by and among Lear Corporation, Icahn Partners
LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Koala Holding Limited Partnership and High River Limited
Partnership (incorporated by reference to Appendix C of the Proxy Statement).
(d)(4) Guaranty of Payment, dated February 9, 2007, by American Real Estate Partners, L.P. in
favor of Lear Corporation (incorporated by reference to Appendix D of the Proxy Statement).
(d)(5) Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2006, among the Lear Corporation,
Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP and Koala Holding LLC (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to Lears Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-11311), filed on October 17,
2006).
(d)(6)
Amendment No. 1, dated as of July 9, 2007, to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October
17, 2006 among Lear Corporation, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP and Koala Holding
LLC (incorporated by reference to Annex B to the Second
Supplement).
(d)(7)
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2007, by and among Lear Corporation and
AREP Car Holdings Corp. (incorporated by reference to Annex C to
the Second Supplement).
(f) Appendix F to the Proxy Statement (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy
Statement).
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Certain information in this exhibit has been omitted and filed separately with the SEC
pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Exchange Act. Omitted
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SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of each of the undersigneds knowledge and belief, each of
the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated as
of July 9, 2007
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LEAR CORPORATION
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/s/ Daniel A. Ninivaggi
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Executive Vice President, General
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AREP CAR HOLDINGS CORP.
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/s/ Andrew Skobe
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Andrew Skobe |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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AREP CAR ACQUISITION CORP.
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/s/ Andrew Skobe
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Andrew Skobe |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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American Property Investors, Inc., its General Partner
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/s/ Andrew Skobe
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Andrew Skobe |
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Interim Chief Accounting Officer, Interim Chief Financial
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AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
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American Property Investors, Inc., its General Partner
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/s/ Andrew Skobe
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Andrew Skobe |
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Interim Chief Accounting Officer, Interim Chief Financial
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AMERICAN PROPERTY INVESTORS, INC.
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/s/ Andrew Skobe
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Andrew Skobe |
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Interim Chief Accounting Officer, Interim Chief Financial
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CARL C. ICAHN
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/s/ Carl C. Icahn
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VINCENT J. INTRIERI
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/s/ Vincent J. Intrieri
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ICAHN PARTNERS LP |
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Name: Edward Mattner |
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Title: Authorized Signatory |
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ICAHN PARTNERS MASTER FUND LP |
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By: Icahn Offshore LP, its General Partner |
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KOALA HOLDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
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HIGH RIVER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
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By: Hopper Investments LLC, its General Partner |
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HOPPER INVESTMENTS LLC |
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ICAHN ONSHORE LP |
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ICAHN OFFSHORE LP |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(a)(1) Proxy Statement of Lear Corporation (incorporated by reference to the
Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on May 23, 2007).
(a)(2)
Form of Proxy Card (incorporated herein by reference to the
Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on June 22, 2007).
(a)(3) Letter to Stockholders (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement).
(a)(4) Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders (incorporated herein by reference to the
Proxy Statement).
(a)(5)
Supplement to the Proxy Statement (incorporated by reference to the
Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
June 19, 2007).
(a)(6)
Second Supplement to the Proxy Statement (incorporated by reference to the Schedule 14A
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 9, 2007).
(a)(7)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 30, 2007 containing a letter from Lear
Corporation to the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware in and
for New Castle County
(incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2007).
(a)(8)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 30, 2007 containing a letter to Institutional
Shareholder Services from Larry W. McCurdy, Chairman, Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation, and related
materials (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2007).
(a)(9)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
20, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2007).
(a)(10)
Additional Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June
22, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to the Schedule 14A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2007).
(b)(1) Commitment Letter, dated February 8, 2007, by Bank of America, N.A. and Banc of America
Securities LLC (previously filed as Exhibit (b)(1) to the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007).
(c)(1) Opinion of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., dated February 8, 2007 (incorporated herein by
reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement).
(c)(2) Presentation, dated February 1, 2007, by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(2) to
the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007).
(c)(3) Presentation, dated February 3, 2007, by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(3) to
the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007).
(c)(4) Presentation, dated February 6, 2007, by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(2) to
Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007).
(c)(5) Information provided by Lear Corporation to J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in connection
with J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.s presentations to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors
of Lear Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(5) to the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2007).
(c)(6) Strategic Assessment Report, dated February 2, 2007, by A.T. Kearney Inc. for American
Real Estate Partners, L. P. (previously filed as Exhibit (c)(3) to the Schedule 13E-3 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007)
(c)(7) Opinion of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., dated February 9, 2007 (previously filed as
Exhibit (c)(4) to the Schedule 13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20,
2007).
(c)(8)
Opinion of Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., dated July 8, 2007.
(d)(1) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 9, 2007, among Lear Corporation, AREP Car
Holdings Corp. and AREP Car Acquisition Corp. (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A of
the Proxy Statement).
(d)(2)
Amendment No. 1, dated July 9, 2007, to the Agreement and
Plan of Merger, dated February 9, 2007 among Lear Corporation,
AREP Car Holdings Corp. and AREP Car Acquisition Corp. (incorporated
by reference to Annex A to the Second Supplement).
(d)(3) Voting Agreement, dated February 9, 2007, by and among Lear Corporation, Icahn Partners
LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Koala Holding Limited Partnership and High River Limited
Partnership (incorporated by reference to Appendix C of the Proxy Statement).
(d)(4) Guaranty of Payment, dated February 9, 2007, by American Real Estate Partners, L.P. in
favor of Lear Corporation (incorporated by reference to Appendix D of the Proxy Statement).
(d)(5) Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2006, among the Lear Corporation,
Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP and Koala Holding LLC (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to Lears Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 1-11311), filed on October 17,
2006).
(d)(6)
Amendment No. 1 dated as of July 9, 2007 to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October
17, 2006 among Lear Corporation, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP and Koala Holding
LLC (incorporated by reference to Annex B to the Second
Supplement).
(d)(7)
Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 9, 2007 by and among Lear Corporation and
AREP Car Holdings Corp. (incorporated by reference to Annex C to
the Second Supplement).
(f) Appendix F to the Proxy Statement (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy
Statement).
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Certain information in this exhibit has been omitted and filed separately with the SEC
pursuant to a confidential treatment request under Rule 24b-2 of the Exchange Act. Omitted
portions are indicated in this exhibit with [*]. |
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