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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported):
November 7, 2003
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TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPRATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State of Incorporation)
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Investment Company Act File Number: 811-266
(Commission File Number)
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13-5441850
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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100 Park Avenue,
New York, New York 10017
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
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(212) 850-1864
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 - Fund Fact Sheet as of September 30, 2003 for Tri-Continental
Corporation.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Fund Fact Sheet as of
September 30, 2003 for Tri-Continental Corporation.
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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 on this 7th day of November, 2003.
TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPRATION
By: /s/Brian T. Zino
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Brian T. Zino
President
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