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) December 11, 2003
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 executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 983-1100
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 11, 2003, The Procter & Gamble Company (the "Company")
issued a news release with respect to confirming prior earnings guidance for
2003/04 second quarter and fiscal year. The Company 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/SHARON E. ABRAMS
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Sharon E. Abrams, Secretary
December 11, 2003
EXHIBITS
99. News Release by The Procter & Gamble Company dated December 11, 2003.