UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): May 12, 2004
The J. M. Smucker Company
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Ohio 1-5111 34-0538550
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Strawberry Lane
Orrville, Ohio 44667-0280
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 682-3000
N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) has issued a press release announcing that
it has entered into an agreement to sell its Australian subsidiary, Henry Jones
Foods, Pty. Ltd., to SPC Ardmona Ltd. (ASX:SPC.AX) in an all cash transaction.
The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 11, 2004
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.
THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
By: /s/ Richard K. Smucker
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Richard K. Smucker
President, Co-Chief Executive Officer,
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 12, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 11, 2004