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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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July 18, 2012 |
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
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1-434
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31-0411980
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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One Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio
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45202
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Zip Code
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(513) 983-1100
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45202
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Zip Code
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On July 18, 2012, in response to recent erroneous media reports, the independent directors of the Board of The Procter & Gamble Company make the following statement:
The Board is overseeing a plan to return P&G results to levels that produce the best long term value for shareholders; unanimously supports the plan and Chief Executive Officer, Bob McDonald, as he leads its implementation; and is monitoring its effectiveness.
The Company is furnishing this 8-K pursuant to Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure."
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 PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
BY: /s/ SUSAN S. WHALEY
Susan S. Whaley
Assistant Secretary
July 18, 2012