UNITED STATES 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
Date of report July 17, 2003
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(Date of earliest reported event)
COTT CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CANADA 000-19914 None
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) Number)
207 Queen's Quay W., Suite 340
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A7
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Postal Code)
(416) 203-3898
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(C) EXHIBIT
99.1 Press Release dated July 17, 2003 announcing the Company's earnings for
the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On July 17, 2003, Cott Corporation issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2003. This
press release is also being furnished to the SEC pursuant to Item 12 of Form
8-K, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference. The press release
includes information on EBITDA. Although it is not a recognized measure of
performance under U.S. GAAP, EBITDA is presented as it is a widely accepted
financial indicator of a company's ability to incur or service indebtedness.
Cott Corporation also announced certain management changes, which are discussed
in the press release.
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
COTT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: July 17, 2003
/s/ Raymond P. Silcock
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Raymond P. Silcock
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated July 17, 2003 announcing the Company's earnings for
the three and six month periods ended June 28, 2003.
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