UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report March 18, 2004
(Date of earliest reported event)
COTT CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CANADA 000-19914 None
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
207 Queen's Quay West, Suite 340
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A7
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Postal Code)
(416) 203-3898
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE
On March 18, 2004 Cott Corporation issued a press release announcing the
appointment of John K. Sheppard as chief executive officer, effective September
1, 2004. This press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 of this Form
8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5 as if fully set forth
herein.
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
COTT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: March 17, 2004 /s/ Tina Dell'Aquila
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Tina Dell'Aquila
Vice-President, Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated March 18, 2004 announcing the appointment of
John K. Sheppard as chief executive officer, effective September
1, 2004.
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