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SECURITIES & 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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 18, 2001
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-748 52-0408290
(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
18 Loveton Circle
Sparks, Maryland 21152
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 771-7301
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On January 18, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release, which
included a document labeled "Fourth Quarter Report," that is filed as Exhibit
99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Also attached to this Form
8-K, and filed as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference, is a
document entitled "Selected Quarterly Data as Reclassified (Unaudited)."
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99.1: Press Release dated January 18, 2001
99.2: Selected Quarterly Data as Reclassified (Unaudited).
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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.
McCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Date: January 18, 2001 By: /S/ KENNETH A. KELLY, JR.
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Kenneth A. Kelly, Jr.
Vice President & Controller
