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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 19, 2000 (October 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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/ C. P. Omtvedt
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C. P. Omtvedt
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Office
Date: October 19, 2000
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20. Press release of Registrant dated
October 19, 2000.
