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): August 4, 2005
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| DELAWARE
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04-1366970 |
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| PRUDENTIAL TOWER BUILDING, BOSTON, MA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 421-7000
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 4, 2005, The Gillette Company reported its earnings for
the quarter ended
June 30, 2005. Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K , as Exhibit 99.1, is a copy of
the Corporation’s related press release dated August 4, 2005.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by The Gillette Company on August 4, 2005.
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
hereunto duly authorized.
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THE GILLETTE COMPANY |
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/s/ Peter M. Green |
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Peter M. Green |
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Deputy General Counsel, Secretary and
Corporate Governance Officer |
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August 4, 2005 |
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