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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):
October 22, 2003
THE BANK OF NEW YORK COMPANY, INC.
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(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-06152 13-2614959
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(Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
One Wall Street, New York, NY 10286
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
212-495-1784
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
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Third Quarter of 2003 Financial Results
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On October 22, 2003, The Bank of New York Company, Inc. issued a press release
containing unaudited interim financial information and accompanying discussion
for the third quarter of 2003. Exhibit 99 is a copy of such press release and
is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibit Description
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99 Unaudited interim financial information and
accompanying discussion for the third quarter
of 2003 contained in the press release dated
October 22, 2003, of The Bank of New York
Company, Inc.
ITEM 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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Press release filed under Item 5
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SIGNATURE
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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.
Dated: October 22, 2003
THE BANK OF NEW YORK COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas J. Mastro
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Name: Thomas J. Mastro
Title: Comptroller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Unaudited interim financial information and accompanying
discussion for the third quarter of 2003 contained in the
press release dated October 22, 2003, of The Bank of New York
Company, Inc.