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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
November 13, 2000 (November 13, 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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99. Investor Brochure dated November 13, 2000.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On November 13, 2000, the Registrant will begin distribution of the
attached investor brochure relating to the Registrant and its business.
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: November 13, 2000
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99. Investor brochure of Registrant dated
November 13, 2000
