SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2000
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Incorporated under the Commission File No. 1-11261 I.R.S. Employer
laws of South Carolina Identification No.
57-0248420
Post Office Box 160
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551-0160
Telephone: 843-383-7000
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Item 5. Other Events
See the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit 99 - News Release
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: July 21, 2000 By: /s/ F. T. Hill, Jr.
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F. T. Hill, Jr.
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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