SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): MARCH 11, 2003
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
DELAWARE 1-922 04-1366970
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
PRUDENTIAL TOWER BUILDING, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02199
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (617) 421-7000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
In order to furnish certain exhibits for incorporation by reference
into the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of The Gillette Company previously
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 333-101112), which
Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission on November 15,
2002, The Gillette Company is filing a Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
March 11, 2003, by and between The Gillette Company and Bank One, N.A., as
trustee, supplementing the Indenture, dated as of April 11, 2002, as Exhibit 4.3
to such Registration Statement; a 2.875% Senior Note due 2008 issued by The
Gillette Company as Exhibit 4.4 to such Registration Statement; an opinion of
Ropes & Gray regarding the validity of such Notes, as Exhibit 5.2 to such
Registration Statement, and the consent of Ropes & Gray to the filing of its
opinion, which consent is included in Exhibit 5.2; and the consent of KPMG LLP
to the use of their report dated February 13, 2003, as Exhibit 23.3 to such
Registration Statement.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS:
4.3. Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 11, 2003, by
and between The Gillette Company and Bank One, N.A.
4.4. 2.875% Senior Note due 2008
5.2. Opinion of Ropes & Gray
23.3 Consent of KPMG LLP
23.4. Consent of Ropes & Gray (included in the opinion filed
herewith as Exhibit 5.2)
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.
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
Date: March 11, 2003 By: /s/ Gail F. Sullivan
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Name: Gail F. Sullivan
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following designated exhibits are filed herewith:
4.3. Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 11, 2003, by
and between The Gillette Company and Bank One, N.A.
4.4. 2.875% Senior Note due 2008
5.2. Opinion of Ropes & Gray
23.3 Consent of KPMG LLP
23.4. Consent of Ropes & Gray (included in the opinion filed
herewith as Exhibit 5.2)