SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2003
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Incorporated under the Commission File No. 0-516 I.R.S. Employer
laws of South Carolina Identification No.
57-0248420
One North Second Street
Post Office Box 160
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551-0160
Telephone: 843-383-7000
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure; Information Provided Pursuant to Item 12.
First Quarter Earnings
Pursuant to Item 12 of this form, please see Exhibit 99 for the
Registrant's 2003 first quarter earnings release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibit 99 Registrant's 2003 First Quarter Earnings Release
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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.
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: April 16, 2003 By: /s/ C. J. Hupfer
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C. J. Hupfer
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99 Registrant's 2003 First Quarter Earnings Release
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