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 March 26, 2002 -------------- (Date of earliest event reported) VISTEON CORPORATION -------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-15827 38-3519512 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 5500 Auto Club Drive, Dearborn, Michigan 48126 - ------------------------------------------ --------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (800)-VISTEON -------------
- 2 - ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On March 26, 2002, we issued a press release concerning our first quarter 2002 earnings. The press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release dated March 26, 2002
- 3 - 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. VISTEON CORPORATION Date: March 26, 2002 By: /s/Stacy L. Fox -------------------------------- Stacy L. Fox Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
- 4 - EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Page Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated March 26, 2002
EXHIBIT 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Contact(s): Media Inquiries: Visteon Corporation Greg Gardner Public Affairs 313-755-0927 5500 Auto Club Drive ggardne9@visteon.com Dearborn, Michigan 48126 Facsimile: 313-755-7983 Investor Inquiries: Derek Fiebig 313-755-3699 dfiebig@visteon.com [VISTEON LOGO] VISTEON AFFIRMS FIRST QUARTER EXPECTATIONS DEARBORN, Mich., March 26, 2002 -- At the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Seminar today, Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) executives said they expected First Quarter earnings to be about breakeven -- in line with analysts' expectations. They estimated full-year net income of breakeven to $50 million, based on current volume estimates. Both estimates exclude restructuring charges previously estimated at about $150 million pre-tax. Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 79,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 160 technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25 countries. This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "estimated" and "potentially" signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2001 and January 8, 2002. Should any risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on Visteon's business, financial condition and results of operations. ### Visteon news releases, photographs and product specification details are available at www.visteon.com