UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): February 3, 2005
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
| DELAWARE | 1-922 | 04-1366970 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| PRUDENTIAL TOWER BUILDING, BOSTON, MA | 02199 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 421-7000
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| Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. | ||||||||
| Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 Press Release dated February 3, 2005 | ||||||||
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 3, 2005 The Gillette Company reported its earnings for the three months and year ended December 31, 2004. Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Corporation’s related press release dated February 3, 2005.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1
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Press Release issued by The Gillette Company on February 3, 2005. |