FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Special Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March, 2003
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Centerpulse Ltd. |
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(Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
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Andreasstrasse 15 |
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CH-8050 Zurich |
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Switzerland |
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(Address of principal executive office) |
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(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 ý Form 40-F o
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)
Centerpulse Ltd. is filing this Report on Form 6-K to furnish the media release announcing its 2002 Financial Results, which media release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. We are also furnishing the Certifications of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer with respect thereto, which are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively.
Centerpulse Ltd. hereby incorporates this Report on Form 6-K by reference into the Registration Statements on Form S-8, No. 33-8300, No. 333-76280, No. 333-76282, No. 333-85388, No. 333-103944, No. 333-103945, and No. 333-103946.
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99.1 |
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Media Release, dated March 20, 2003, announcing Centerpulse Ltd.’s 2002 Financial Results |
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99.2 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Max Link |
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99.3 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Urs Kamber |
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 authorised.
CENTERPULSE LTD.
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/s/ David Wise |
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David S. Wise |
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Authorized Representative |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Media Release, dated March 20, 2003, announcing Centerpulse Ltd.’s 2002 Financial Results |
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99.2 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Max Link |
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99.3 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Urs Kamber |