FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 25, 2003 Commission File Number 001-16625 BUNGE LIMITED (Translation of registrant's name into English) 50 Main Street White Plains, New York 10606 (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F X Form 40-F ------- ------ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X -------- -------- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- -------------------- EXHIBITS -------- Exhibit 1 Press release dated February 25, 2003 announcing earnings for the year ended December 31, 2002. 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. Date: February 25, 2003 Bunge Limited By: /s/ William M. Wells -------------------------------- William M. Wells Chief Financial Officer