BALL Corp — Director's Dealing 2004

Feb 17, 2004

SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Issuer: BALL CORP (BLL)
CIK: 0000009389
Period of Report: 2004-02-17

Reporting Person: STIRITZ WILLIAM P (Director)

Non-Derivative Transactions

Date	Security	Code	Shares	Price	A/D	Holdings After	Ownership
2004-02-17	Common Stock	A	172	$59.57	Acquired	435706	Direct
2004-02-17	Common Stock	A	204	$59.57	Acquired	435910	Direct

Holdings (Non-Derivative)

Security	Shares	Ownership
Common Stock	100000	Indirect

Footnotes

F1: 1/2 of annual incentive retainer is given in a restricted stock award

F2: Contribution and company match in Ball Corporation Deferred Compensation Company Stock Plan

F3: The reporting person expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.