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 20, 2005
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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
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
207 Queen's Quay West, 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 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On July 20, 2005 Cott Corporation issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the three and six month periods ended July 2, 2005. This
press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 8-K and is
incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02 as if fully set forth herein.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) 99.1 Press Release dated July 20, 2005 announcing Cott Corporation's
earnings for the three and six month periods ended July 2, 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 thereunto duly authorized.
COTT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: July 20, 2005 /s/ Tina Dell' Aquila
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Tina Dell' Aquila
Vice President, Controller & Assistant Secretary
and Interim Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 20, 2005 announcing Cott Corporation's
earnings for the three and six month periods ended July 2, 2005.