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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: January 18, 2001
THE SEAGRAM COMPANY LTD.
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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Canada 1-2275 None
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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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 January 16, 2001, Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc. announced the successful
completion of its tender offer and consent solicitation with respect to its
8.00% Senior Quarterly Income Debt Securities due 2038. 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 January 16, 2001
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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: January 18, 2001
By:/s/Daniel R. Paladino
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Daniel R. Paladino
Executive Vice President- Legal
& Environmental Affairs
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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(99) Press Release dated January 16, 2001
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