UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 21, 2004
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
| Incorporated under the laws of South Carolina | 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 2004 Second Quarter Earnings Release |
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 21, 2004, Sonoco Products Company issued a news release reporting the financial results of the Company for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2004. A copy of that release is attached as an exhibit hereto.
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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 | ||||
| Date: July 21, 2004 | By: | /s/ C.J. Hupfer | ||
| C.J. Hupfer Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99 | Registrant’s 2004 Second Quarter Earnings Release |
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