UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) June 17, 2004
The J. M. Smucker Company
(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 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated June 17, 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On June 17, 2004, The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing the financial results of the fourth quarter and 2004 fiscal
year ended April 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1, shall be considered "filed" under the Exchange Act of 1934.
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, Chief
Financial Officer
Date: June 17, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated June 17, 2004.