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): July 16, 2003
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
| Incorporated under the laws of South Carolina |
Commission File No. 0-516 | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 57-0248420 |
One North Second Street
Post Office Box 160
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551-0160
Telephone: 843-383-7000
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (c) | Exhibit 99 | Registrant’s 2003 Second Quarter Earnings Release |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure; Information Provided Pursuant to Item 12.
Second Quarter Earnings
Pursuant to Item 12 of this form, please see Exhibit 99 for the Registrant’s 2003 second quarter earnings release.
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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.
| SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY (Registrant) |
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| Date: July 16, 2003 | By: | /s/ C. J. Hupfer | ||
| C. J. Hupfer | ||||
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit 99 | Registrant’s 2003 Second Quarter Earnings Release |
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