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UNITED STATES
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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): JANUARY 5, 2005
THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
OHIO 1-5111 34-0538550
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Strawberry Lane Orrville, Ohio 44667-0280
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 682-3000
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On January 5, 2005, The J. M. Smucker Company announced that Mark R. Belgya, 44,
currently its Vice President and Treasurer, was elected to the additional
position of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Richard K. Smucker. Mr. Smucker
will continue to hold his position as President and Co-CEO.
Mr. Belgya joined the Company in 1985 and held key management positions,
including Controller, until being promoted to Treasurer in 2001 and Vice
President in 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
hereby incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 5, 2005
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.
THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
By: /s/ Richard K. Smucker
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Richard K. Smucker
President and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 5, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 5, 2005