SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
September 19, 1997
THE GILLETTE COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-911 04-1366970
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
4800 Prudential Tower Building, Boston, Massachusetts 02199
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 421-7000
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
Total Number of Pages: 5
Exhibit Index Appears on Page 5
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Item 5. Other Events.
On September 19, 1997, made an announcement described in Exhibit 1 which is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
1 The Gillette Company press release dated September 19,
1997.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: \JOSEPH E. MULLANEY\
Name: Joseph E. Mullaney
Title: Vice Chairman of
the Board
September 19, 1997
(Date)
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Exhibit Description Sequential
No. Page No.
1 The Gillette Company press
release dated September 19, 1997.
September 19, 1997
Immediately
Media: David Fausch - (617) 421-7765
Investors: Peter McKenzie - (617) 421-7789
THE GILLETTE COMPANY
ANNOUNCES SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Boston, MA The Gillette Company announced that its Board of Directors has
authorized a share repurchase program to take place over the next two years. The
Company plans to purchase up to 25 million shares over the two-year period in
the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market
conditions and other factors.
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