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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
September 24, 2002 (September 24, 2002)
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9076 13-3295276
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
300 Tower Parkway, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 484-4400
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events.
Registrant's press release dated September 24, 2002, reporting an increase
in the dividend on Registrant's common stock, is filed herewith as Exhibit 99
and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99. Press release of Registrant dated September 24, 2002.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ Mark Hausberg
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Mark Hausberg
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Treasurer
Date: September 24, 2002
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99. Press release of Registrant dated
September 24, 2002.