UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) July 19, 2004
ADOLPH COORS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
Delaware 1-14829 84-0178360
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
311 - 10th Street
Golden, Colorado 80401
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 303.279.6565
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On July 19, 2004, Adolph Coors Company issued a press release confirming
that the Company and Molson Inc. are in advanced discussions concerning a
possible merger of equals between the two companies. Terms of the proposed
transaction are still being discussed and are subject to final Board approvals.
A copy of the press release is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
ADOLPH COORS COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: July 19, 2004
/s/ Annita M. Menogan
Annita M. Menogan, Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Release dated July 19, 2004