form8k-100405
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 4, 2005

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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
 
1-9618
 
36-3359573

 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)



4201 Winfield Road, P.O. Box 1488, Warrenville, Illinois
 
60555

 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 753-5000


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:

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[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act



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ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

On September 29, 2005, Mr. William Caton accepted the company’s offer of employment under which, inter alia, Mr. Caton is entitled to receive a sign-on bonus, restricted stock grant and relocation allowance. The terms and conditions of Mr. Caton’s sign-on bonus, restricted stock grant and relocation allowance are set forth in his bonus letter attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this report and hereby incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 5.02(b) DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, OR APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

On October 4, 2005, the company issued a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, where it was announced that Robert C. Lannert, the company’s Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, intends to resign from the position of Chief Financial Officer upon the filing of the company’s 2005 Form 10-K. Mr. Lannert will remain as Vice Chairman and will advise the company on strategic programs and planning. .

ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are deemed to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
(c) 
Exhibits
       
             
   
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
Page
   
 
 
             
   
10.1
 
Caton bonus letter dated September 29, 2005
 
E-1
   
99.1
 
Press release dated October 4, 2005
 
E-3


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
            Registrant
 


Date: October 4, 2005
/s/Mark T. Schwetschenau
 
 
Mark T. Schwetschenau
Senior Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)