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 date of October 1, 2002
CENTERPULSE LTD.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
ANDREASSTRASSE 15
CH-8050 ZURICH
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(Address of principal executive office)
(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 X Form 40-F
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(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.)
Yes No X
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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
attached press release announcing the price and exercise ratio for the capital
increase of Centerpulse Ltd.
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 and No. 333-85388.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release, dated September 30, 2002, announcing the price
and exercise ratio for the capital increase of Centerpulse Ltd.
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.
By: /s/ David Wise
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Name: David Wise
Title: Group Vice President and
General Counsel,
Centerpulse USA Inc.
Date: October 1, 2002