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): January 28, 2004
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 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release |
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Fourth Quarter Earnings
Please see Exhibit 99 for the Registrant’s 2003 fourth 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) | ||||
| Date: January 28, 2004 | 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 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release
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