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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): November 20, 2001
Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-2227 23-1526444
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA 19154-4599
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 215-698-5100
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 20, 2001, Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. issued a press
release which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated November 20, 2001
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.
CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Thomas A. Kelly
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Thomas A. Kelly
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Date: November 20, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated November 20, 2001