FORM 6-K
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
For the month of April 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 X 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): o
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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-.
Information furnished on this form:
Press release dated April 11, 2003 of The Thomson Corporation entitled "Thomson Commences Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Elite Information Group, Inc.".
| Exhibit Number |
Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 11, 2003. |
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 (Registrant) |
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Date: April 11, 2003 |
/s/ Paula R. Monaghan Assistant Secretary |