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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Sections 13 and 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 14, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FOSTER WHEELER LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Bermuda
(State of Incorporation) | | 001-31305
(Commission File Number) | | 22-3802649
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
Perryville Corporate Park
Clinton, New Jersey 08809-4000
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(908) 730-4000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Not Applicable)
(Former Name or Former Address,
If Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE.
Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 hereto are hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
- (a)
- Financial Statements:
- (b)
- None.
- (c)
- Exhibits:
| Exhibit 99.1 | | Press Release dated April 14, 2004. |
Exhibit 99.2 |
|
Employment Agreement dated as of April 14, 2004 between Foster Wheeler Ltd. and John T. LaDuc. |
Exhibit 99.3 |
|
Change of Control Employment Agreement dated as of April 14, 2004 by and between Foster Wheeler Inc. and John T. LaDuc. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | | FOSTER WHEELER LTD. |
DATE: April 15, 2004 |
|
By: |
/s/ LISA FRIES GARDNER
Lisa Fries Gardner
Vice President and Secretary |
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