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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 April 16, 2003
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(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 W., 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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBIT
99.1 Press Release dated April 16, 2003 announcing the Company's earnings
for the first quarter ended March 29, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 16, 2003, Cott Corporation issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the quarter ended March 29, 2003. This press release is
also being furnished to the SEC pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K. The press
release includes information on EBITDA. Although it is not a recognized measure
of performance under U.S. GAAP, EBITDA is presented as it is a widely accepted
financial indicator of a company's ability to incur or service indebtedness.
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: April 16, 2003 /s/ Raymond P. Silcock
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Raymond P. Silcock
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 16, 2003 announcing the Company's earnings
for the first quarter ended March 29, 2003.
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