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): December 20, 2001
COTT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Canada 000-19914 None
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(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
207 Queen's Quay West
Suite 340
Toronto, Ontario M5J1A7
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 416-203-3898
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
PRIVATE NOTE OFFERING
On December 20, 2001, Cott Corporation issued a press release announcing that
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cott Beverages Inc., subject to certain market and
other conditions, intends to offer approximately $275 million of senior
subordinated notes due December 15, 2011. A copy of the press release is filed
as exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Acquired or to be Acquired Businesses.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release, dated December 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 thereunto duly authorized.
COTT CORPORATION
By: /s/ Raymond P. Silcock
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Raymond P. Silcock
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
December 20, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated December 20, 2001.