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 (Date of earliest event reported): SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-9576 22-2781933
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE SEAGATE
TOLEDO, OHIO 43666
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(419) 247-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER MATTERS
On September 3, 2002, Owens-Illinois, Inc., announced that
Gary F. Colter has been appointed to serve on the
Owens-Illinois Board of Directors effective September 3, 2002.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release dated
September 3, 2002.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 3, 2002 OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
(registrant)
By: /s/ EDWARD C. WHITE
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Name: Edward C. White
Its: Vice President and Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated September 3, 2002 of Owens-Illinois, Inc.
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