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 (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2009
THE GOODYEAR TIRE &
RUBBER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio
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1-1927
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34-0253240 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio
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44316-0001 |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
A copy
of the news release issued by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, describing
its results of operations for the third quarter of
2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
News release, dated October 28, 2009