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UNITED STATES
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):September 23, 2004
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Bermuda
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | 98-0390500
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
001-13836
(Commission File Number)
Second Floor, 90 Pitts Bay Road
Pembroke, HM 08, Bermuda
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
441-292-8674
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 23, 2004, the Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No.
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99.1 |
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Press release issued September 23, 2004 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | | TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Registrant) |
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By: |
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/s/ DAVID J. FITZPATRICK
David J. FitzPatrick
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: September 24, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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99.1 |
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Press release issued September 23, 2004 |
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