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): January 12, 2003 AOL TIME WARNER INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-15062 13-4099534 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10019 ---------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices)(zip code) 212 484-8000 ------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable -------------- (Former Name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item. 5. Other Events. On January 12, 2003, AOL Time Warner Inc. ("AOLTW" or the "Company") announced that Stephen M. Case had notified the Company that he had decided to step down as Chairman of the Company effective at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in May 2003, but would continue to serve as a director of the Company. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Item 7. Exhibits. Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued January 12, 2003 by AOLTW. 3 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. AOL TIME WARNER INC. By: /s/ Wayne H. Pace ---------------------------- Name: Wayne H. Pace Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: January 14, 2003 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued January 12, 2003 by AOLTW.