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) April 30, 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 April 30, 2004, The Procter & Gamble Company ("P&G") issued a news
release announcing that court appointed independent auditor, Ernst & Young, has
confirmed the cash offer and annual compensation payment to be offered by P&G as
part of its domination and profit transfer agreement with Wella AG. 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
April 30, 2004
EXHIBITS
99. News Release by The Procter & Gamble Company dated April 30, 2004.