SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For March 20, 2003
THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
6 Front Street
Hamilton HM 11
Hamilton HM DX, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 83- N/A
THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED
On March 19, 2003, The Bank of Bermuda Limited (the "Bank") commenced
the distribution to its shareholders of its 2002 Annual Report (the "Annual
Report") and its Notice to Shareholders relating to the Bank's 2003 Annual
General Meeting (the "Notice"). A copy of the Annual Report is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of
the Notice is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 6-K and incorporated herein
by reference
Exhibit Index
99.1 Bank of Bermuda 2002 Annual Report.
99.2 Notice to Shareholders.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED
By: /s/ Alison J. Satasi
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Name: Alison J. Satasi
Title: Head of Investor Relations
Date: March 20, 2003
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