SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 24, 2002
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THE GILLETTE COMPANY
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
DELAWARE 1-922 04-1366970
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
PRUDENTIAL TOWER BUILDING, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02199
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (617) 421-7000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
In order to furnish certain exhibits for incorporation by reference into
the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of The Gillette Company previously filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 333-86336), which
Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission on July 10,
2002, The Gillette Company is filing an Underwriting Agreement, dated as of
September 24, 2002, between The Gillette Company and Lehman Brothers Inc. as
Exhibit 1.3 to such Registration Statement; a Third Supplemental Indenture,
dated as of October 1, 2002, by and between The Gillette Company and Bank One,
N.A., as trustee, supplementing the Indenture, dated as of April 11, 2002, as
Exhibit 4.6 to such Registration Statement; a 3.50% Senior Note due 2007 issued
by The Gillette Company pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement as Exhibit 4.7 to
such Registration Statement; and an opinion of Ropes & Gray, regarding the
validity of such Note, as Exhibit 5.4 to such Registration Statement.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS:
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1.3. Underwriting Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2002, by and
between The Gillette Company and Lehman Brothers Inc.
4.6. Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 1, 2002, by and
between The Gillette Company and Bank One, N.A.
4.7. 3.50% Senior Note due 2007
5.4. Opinion of Ropes & Gray.
23.5. Consent of Ropes & Gray (included in the opinion filed herewith
as Exhibit 5.4).
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.
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
Date: October 1, 2002 By: /s/ Gail F. Sullivan
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Name: Gail F. Sullivan
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following designated exhibits are filed herewith:
1.3. Underwriting Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2002, by and
between The Gillette Company and Lehman Brothers Inc.
4.6. Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 1, 2002, by and
between The Gillette Company and Bank One, N.A.
4.7. 3.50% Senior Note due 2007
5.4. Opinion of Ropes & Gray.
23.5. Consent of Ropes & Gray (included in the opinion filed herewith
as Exhibit 5.4).