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): AUGUST 23, 2002
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THE GILLETTE COMPANY
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
DELAWARE 1-922 04-1366970
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
PRUDENTIAL TOWER BUILDING, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02199
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (617) 421-7000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
In order to furnish certain exhibits for incorporation by reference
into the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of The Gillette Company previously
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 333-86336), which
Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission on July 10,
2002, The Gillette Company is filing a Distribution Agreement, dated as of
August 23, 2002, between The Gillette Company and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner
& Smith Incorporated as Exhibit 1.2 to such Registration Statement, a Second
Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 23, 2002, by and between The Gillette
Company and Bank One, N.A., as trustee, supplementing the Indenture, dated as of
April 11, 2002, as Exhibit 4.4 to such Registration Statement, a Form of Note
that will evidence the notes to be issued from time to time by The Gillette
Company pursuant to the Distribution Agreement as Exhibit 4.5 to such
Registration Statement and an opinion of Ropes & Gray, regarding the validity of
such notes to be issued from time to time by The Gillette Company pursuant to
the Distribution Agreement as Exhibit 5.3 to such Registration Statement.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS:
1.2. Distribution Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2002, by and
between The Gillette Company and Merrill Lynch, Pierce,
Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
4.4. Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 23, 2002,
by and between The Gillette Company and Bank One, NA.
4.5. Form of Note.
5.3. Opinion of Ropes & Gray.
23.4. Consent of Ropes & Gray (included in the opinion filed
herewith as Exhibit 5.3).
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 GILLETTE COMPANY
Date: August 23, 2002 By: /s/ Gian Camuzzi
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Name: Gian Camuzzi
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following designated exhibits are filed herewith:
1.2. Distribution Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2002, by and
between The Gillette Company and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner
& Smith Incorporated.
4.4. Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 23, 2002,
by and between The Gillette Company and Bank One, N.A.
4.5. Form of Note.
5.3 Opinion of Ropes & Gray.
23.4. Consent of Ropes & Gray (included in the opinion filed
herewith as Exhibit 5.3).