8-K 1 a2028360z8-k.txt FORM 8-K 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 June 20, 2000 ---------------- Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) CASCADE CORPORATION --------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OREGON 1-12557 93-0136592 ---------------------- ---------------------- ------------------ (State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 2201 N.E. 201st Ave. Fairview, Oregon 97024-9711 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (503) 669-6300 ------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. A. On October 18, 2000, the Registrant entered into a merger agreement with acquisition companies formed by Lift Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of lift truck masts, TD Capital Group Limited, a member of the Toronto Dominion Bank Group, and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board. Under the Agreement each share of the Registrant's common stock will be converted into the right to receive $17.25 in cash. The merger is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval and other customary conditions. The text of a press release concerning the merger agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1. B. On October 18, 2000, Greg H. Kubicek was elected to succeed C. Calvert Knudsen as Chairman of the Registrant. 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. Cascade Corporation By: /s/ Kurt G. Wollenberg ------------------------ Kurt G. Wollenberg Secretary Dated: October 20, 2000