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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 1999
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Incorporated under the laws Commission File No. 1-11261 I.R.S. Employer Identification
of South Carolina No. 57-0248420
Post Office Box 160
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551-0160
Telephone: 843-383-7000
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit 12 - Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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S O N O C O P R O D U C T S C O M P A N Y
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: November 12, 1999 By: /s/ F. T. Hill, Jr.
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F. T. Hill, Jr.
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer