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): August 30, 2002 RAYTHEON COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13699 95-1778500 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 141 Spring Street Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 (Address of principal executive offices (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (781) 862-6600 Item 5. Other Events. On August 30, 2002 the Registrant posted a document on its website regarding the progress of certain construction projects. A copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is specifically incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) The following exhibit is filed as part of this report: 99.1 Website Posting SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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: August 30, 2002 RAYTHEON COMPANY By: /s/ Neal E. Minahan Neal E. Minahan Senior Vice President and General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Website Posting