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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
October 10, 2000 (October 9, 2000)
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9076 13-3295276
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
300 Tower Parkway, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 484-4400
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events.
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Registrant's press release dated October 9, 2000 is filed herewith as
Exhibit 20 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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20. Press release of Registrant dated October 9, 2000.
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ Mark A. Roche
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Mark A. Roche
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: October 10, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Numbered Page
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20. Press release of Registrant dated
October 9, 2000.
