-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, DhdWvJAsu3rI5akJNg8qm5QVoWIheoPhm8Tj8FJKLRDefFZLMEkEKXv5wehyTURg HAoVzAN2ZxdZZnl25WvKxw== 0001075124-04-000011.txt : 20040607 0001075124-04-000011.hdr.sgml : 20040607 20040607132652 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001075124-04-000011 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040607 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040607 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THOMSON CORP /CAN/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001075124 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS PUBLISHING [2741] IRS NUMBER: 980176673 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31349 FILM NUMBER: 04851492 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: METRO CENTER STREET 2: ONE STATION PLACE CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 BUSINESS PHONE: 2039698700 6-K 1 cover060704.htm

 

FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of June 2004                                Commission File No.:  1-31349

THE THOMSON CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Metro Center, One Station Place

Stamford, Connecticut 06902, United States

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F          Form 40-F   X

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  __    No  X

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-.


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number                     Description                                                                  

99.1                                         Press release dated June 7, 2004

                             

 

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.

                                                            THE THOMSON CORPORATION

                                                            By:  /s/ Deirdre Stanley             

                                                                   Name: Deirdre Stanley

                                                                   Title:   Senior Vice President and General Counsel

                                                                 

 Date: June 7, 2004      

EX-99.1 2 release-thomsonmedia67.htm

The Thomson Corporation

Metro Center, One Station Place

Stamford, CT 06902

Tel (203) 539-8000 

www.thomson.com

News Release

 

Media Contacts:                                                                                                                   Investor Contact:

Heather O'Leary                                                                                                                      Frank Golden

Director, Corporate Marketing                                                                                             Vice President, Investor Relations

Thomson Media                                                                                                                     (203) 539-8470

 (212) 803-8527                                                                                                                        frank.golden@thomson.com

heather.o'leary@thomsonmedia.com                                                                                                                                                                  &nbs p;                                      

                                                                                        

Jason Stewart                                                                                                                     

Director, Public Relations            

The Thomson Corporation                                                                                  

(203) 539-8339                                                                                                                   

jason.stewart@thomson.com

 

 

For Immediate Release

 

The Thomson Corporation Offering Thomson Media

Properties For Sale

 

STAMFORD, Conn., June 7, 2004 - The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), a leading provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional customers, today announced it is seeking potential buyers for its Thomson Media group.  Thomson Media is a leading provider of information products focused on the banking, financial services and related technology markets, including American Banker, The Bond Buyer, National Mortgage News, Investment Dealers' Digest, Financial Planning, Accounting Today, DM Review, Accounting Technology, Practical Accountant and EPICWare.

"While Thomson Media magazines and businesses possess extraordinary brand equity, strong and loyal customer bases, and talented employees, these businesses do not provide the type of synergies that strengthen the core electronic information businesses within Thomson," said Jim Malkin, chief executive officer, Thomson Media. 

Thomson Media had 2003 revenues of approximately $170 million.  Thomson has retained Morgan Stanley to be its financial advisor on the sale and expects to complete the sale of the businesses later this year. 

The Thomson Corporation

The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2003 revenues from continuing operations of $7.6 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.  Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare.  With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 39,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries.  The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

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Thomson To Sell Thomson Media Properties

June 7, 2004

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This news release includes forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and reflect the Corporation's current expectations.  These forward-looking statements, such as the Corporation's intention to sell Thomson Media businesses, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations.  The Corporation can give no assurance that the sale will be completed this year, or at all. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations are discussed in the Corporation's materials filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States from time to time, including the Corporation's annual report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

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