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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2004
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-4329 34-4297750
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
701 Lima Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 423-1321
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
DESIGNATION OF
EXHIBITS IN THIS REPORT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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99 News Release dated April 15, 2004
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
We are furnishing our release dated April 15, 2004, relative to first quarter
2004 earnings, that is filed as Exhibit 99 as part of this Form 8-K.
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.
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
By: /s/ James E. Kline
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James E. Kline
Vice President
General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary
Date: April 15, 2004