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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): May 5, 2004
FOSTER WHEELER LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Bermuda | | 001-31305 | | 22-3802649 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Perryville Corporate Park, Clinton, New Jersey | | 08809-4000 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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(908) 730-4000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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Not applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
- (a)
- Financial Statements:
None.
- (b)
- Pro Forma Financial Information:
The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Report to the extent described in Item 9 and Item 12.
99.1 | | Press Release dated May 5, 2004. |
99.2 | | First Quarter 2004 Conference Call Script. |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 5, 2004, Foster Wheeler Ltd. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the Company's First Quarter of 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The script for the related conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2. These Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") but are furnished pursuant to Regulation FD.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2004, Foster Wheeler Ltd. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the Company's First Quarter of 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The script for the related conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2 These exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are not filed for purposes of the Exchange Act, but are furnished pursuant to the requirements of Item 12.
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: May 5, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ LISA FRIES GARDNER Lisa Fries Gardner Vice President and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
| | Description
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99.1 | | Press Release dated May 5, 2004. |
99.2 | | First Quarter 2004 Conference Call Script. |
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