Form 6-K
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2003
Commission File Number: 1-14836
ALSTOM
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
25, avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, France
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes No X
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Yes No X
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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)
Enclosures:
Press Release dated April 1, 2003..............................................3
April 1st, 2003
PRESS RELEASE
The daily French newspaper La Tribune quoted today a piece of information dated
March 31 from the efinancialnews web site, describing a supposed bid made on
ALSTOM by a mysterious private Dutch investor, for 2 euros per share.
ALSTOM confirms having received a letter from a company named MJ Global
Acquisition, communicating its wish to acquire the whole ALSTOM capital and
whose seriousness appeared doubtful.
ALSTOM asked its advisers to investigate but, for the time being, this company,
which is totally unknown from the financial community, has not been clearly
identified.
ALSTOM therefore counsels extreme prudence to its shareholders.
Press enquiries: M. Dowd / G. Tourvieille
(Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 60) - internet.press@chq.alstom.com
Investor relations: E. Rocolle-Teyssier
(Tel.+33 1 47 55 25 78) - investor.relations@chq.alstom.com
internet: www.alstom.com
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, thereunto duly authorized.
ALSTOM
Date: April 2, 2003 By: /s/ Philippe Jaffré
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Name: Philippe Jaffré
Title: Chief Financial Officer