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 (Date of earliest event reported) June 17, 2003
BOWATER INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8712 62-0721803
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
55 East Camperdown Way
P.O. Box 1028
Greenville, South Carolina 29602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 271-7733
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not applicable
Item 5. Other Events.
The press release issued by Bowater Incorporated on June 17, 2003 attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by Bowater Incorporated on June 17, 2003.
SIGNATURES
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.
BOWATER INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
Date: June 17, 2003 By: /s/ David G. Maffucci
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Name: David G. Maffucci
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release issued by Bowater Incorporated on June 17, 2003