UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): October 27, 2004
THE BOEING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 1-442
| Delaware | 91-0425694 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL | 60606-1596 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(312) 544-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Item 2.02. Disclosure of Results of Operations.
The following information is being furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K: News Release by The Boeing Company, for the third quarter results and updated outlook as announced on October 27, 2004. The text of the release is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued October 27, 2004.
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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 BOEING COMPANY
(Registrant)
| /s/ Harry S. McGee III |
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| Harry S. McGee III |
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Vice President of Finance & Corporate Controller
Date: October 27, 2004
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