UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 13, 2003

Commission File Number: 1-11008

CATALINA MARKETING CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	33-0499007
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)	Identification Number)
200 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida	33716-2325
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (727) 579-5000

Item 5.     Other Events

      Catalina Marketing Corporation today announced that it has accepted the resignation of Michael G. Bechtol as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bechtol, whose resignation will be effective September 12, 2003, cited personal reasons for his departure.

      Exhibit           99.1 – Press Release

SIGNATURES

August 13, 2003	CATALINA MARKETING CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
	/s/ Christopher W. Wolf
	Christopher W. Wolf Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Authorized officer of Registrant and principal financial officer)