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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: November 9, 2000
SUNOCO, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-6841 23-1743282
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(State or other (Commission (IRS employer
jurisdiction of file number) identification
incorporation) number)
Ten Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 977-3000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On November 9, 2000, Sunoco, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it
has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aristech Chemical Corporation from
Mitsubishi Corporation. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
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99.1 Sunoco, Inc. Press Release dated November 9, 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.
SUNOCO, INC.
BY /s/ JOSEPH P. KROTT
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Joseph P. Krott
Comptroller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
DATE November 9, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Sunoco, Inc. Press Release dated November 9, 2000.
