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):
October 18, 2004
TUPPERWARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11657 36-4062333
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
P.O. Box 2353, Orlando Florida 32802
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (407) 826-5050
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 9.01 Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Tupperware Corporation, dated October 18, 2004.
Tupperware Reports Third Quarter EPS of 22 Cents Including a
79 Percent Improvement in Profit from Segments
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
This information set forth under "Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial
Condition" in accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583. Such
information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed"
for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it
be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of
1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
On October 18, 2004, Tupperware Corporation issued an earnings release. A copy
of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
Orlando, Florida TUPPERWARE CORPORATION
October 18, 2004 (Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas M. Roehlk
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Thomas M. Roehlk
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Tupperware Corporation, dated October 18,
2004. Tupperware Reports Third Quarter EPS of 22 Cents
Including a 79 Percent Improvement in Profit from Segments