UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FORM 6-K
| For the month of August 2003 | Commission File No.: 0-29954 |
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Metro Center, One Station Place, Stamford, Connecticut 06902, United States
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
| Form 20-F | o | Form 40-F | ý |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
| Yes | o | No | ý |
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
| Exhibit Number |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
99.1 |
Management's Discussion and Analysis |
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99.2 |
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 and as at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 (including reconciliation to U.S. GAAP for the periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002) |
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99.3 |
Controls and Procedures |
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99.4 |
Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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99.5 |
Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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 THOMSON CORPORATION | |||
Date: August 1, 2003 |
By: |
/s/ DEIRDRE STANLEY Name: Deirdre Stanley Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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