8-K Item 8.01 Other Events and 9.01 Exhibits

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):   December 13, 2005

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware
(State of Incorporation)

01-09300
(Commission File No.)

58-0503352
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(770) 989-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 8.01  Other Events

The Company issued a press release on December 13, 2005, announcing that it has commenced tender offers today for any and all of its outstanding 7.125% Notes due September 30, 2009 and 6.125% Notes due August 15, 2011. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

   

99

Press Release dated December 13, 2005.

          

 

 

 

 

















 

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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.

  COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.
                       (Registrant)
 
   
Date:  December 13, 2005 By:   /S/ E. LISTON BISHOP III                               
E. Liston Bishop III
Vice President, Secretary and Deputy General Counsel
   













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EXHIBIT INDEX


 

Exhibit No.

Description

99

Press Release dated December 13, 2005.


























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