UNITED STATES
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) May 11, 2004
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 1-434 31-0411980
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
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(Address of principal executiveoffices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 983-1100
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 11, 2004, The Procter & Gamble Company ("P&G") issued a news
release announcing that it purchased remaining stake in China joint venture. P&G
is furnishing this 8-K pursuant to Item 9, "Regulation FD Disclosure".
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 PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
BY:/S/CHRIS B. WALTHER
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Chris B. Walther, Assistant Secretary
May 11, 2004
EXHIBITS
99. News Release by The Procter & Gamble Company dated May 11, 2004.