SONOCO PRODUCTS CO — Earnings Release 2004

Jan 28, 2004

8-K 1 g86888e8vk.htm SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY PAGEBREAK

*SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*Washington, DC 20549*

*FORM 8-K*

*CURRENT REPORT*

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2004

*SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY*

Incorporated under the laws of South Carolina Commission File No. 0-516 I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 57-0248420

One North Second Street

Post Office Box 160

Hartsville, South Carolina 29551-0160

Telephone: 843-383-7000

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*Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits*

(c) Exhibit 99 Registrant’s 2003 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release

*Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition*

Fourth Quarter Earnings

Please see Exhibit 99 for the Registrant’s 2003 fourth quarter earnings 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: January 28, 2004	By: /s/ C. J. Hupfer
	C. J. Hupfer
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99 Registrant’s 2003 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release

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