Commission File No.: 0-29954
FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington DC 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2002
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 2706, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
P.O. Box 24, 66 Wellington St. West
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1A1, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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 ___ Form 40-F 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 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-.
EXHIBIT INDEX IS LOCATED AT PAGE 2 OF 26
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Information furnished on this form:
Management's Discussion and Analysis and First Quarter Report for the Three
Months Ended March 31, 2002.
EXHIBIT
Exhibit Number Page
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99.1. Management's Discussion and Analysis and
First Quarter Report for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2002. 4
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in Exhibit number 99.1 constitute forward-looking
statements, which are based on the Corporation's current expectations and
assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and
uncertainties include, among others, general business and economic conditions
and competitive actions.
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 authorized.
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: May 9, 2002 /s/ Paula R. Monaghan
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Assistant Secretary
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