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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
Date of Report: December 18, 2000
THE SEAGRAM COMPANY LTD.
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Canada 1-2275 None
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
1430 Peel Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1S9
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(514) 987-5200
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 18, 2000, The Seagram Company Ltd. announced the settlement rate for
its 7.50% Adjustable Conversion-rate Equity Security Units. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
(99) Press release dated December 18, 2000
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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 SEAGRAM COMPANY LTD.
(Registrant)
Date: December 18, 2000 By: /s/ Daniel R. Paladino
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Daniel R. Paladino
Executive Vice President --
Legal & Environmental Affairs
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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(99) Press release dated December 18, 2000
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