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| EX-5 - EXHIBIT - FORD MOTOR CO | exhibit5toform8-kdated01x0.htm |
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: January 8, 2013
(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3950 | 38-0549190 |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan | 48126 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 8, 2013, Ford Motor Company (the "Company") issued and sold $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Notes due January 15, 2043 (the "Notes"), pursuant to the Company's effective registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-174150) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement"). A copy of the opinion of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to the Company, relating to the legality of the Notes is filed as Exhibit 5 to this Report.
The Company incorporates by reference the exhibits filed herewith into the Registration Statement pursuant to which the Notes were registered.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
EXHIBITS*
Designation | Description | Method of Filing |
Exhibit 5 | Opinion of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to the Company | Filed with this Report |
Exhibit 23 | Consent of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to the Company | Filed with this Report |
(included in Exhibit 5) | ||
SIGNATURE
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.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date: January 8, 2013 | By: | /s/ Bradley M. Gayton |
Bradley M. Gayton | ||
Secretary | ||
* | Any reference in the attached exhibit(s) to our corporate website(s) and/or other social media sites or platforms, and the contents thereof, is provided for convenience only; such websites or platforms and the contents thereof are not incorporated by reference into this Report nor deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Designation | Description |
Exhibit 5 | Opinion of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to Ford Motor Company |
Exhibit 23 | Consent of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to Ford Motor Company |
(included in Exhibit 5) | |