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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2003 TUPPERWARE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-11657 36-4062333 --------------- ---------- -------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) P.O. Box 2353, Orlando Florida 32802 --------------------------------------- --------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (407) 826-5050 Item 7 (c). Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Tupperware Corporation, dated October 22, 2003, reporting Tupperware Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2003. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition This information set forth under "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. On October 22, 2003, Tupperware Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2003. A copy of the earnings release is attached 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. Orlando, Florida TUPPERWARE CORPORATION October 22, 2003 (Registrant) By: /s/Thomas M. Roehlk ----------------------------- Thomas M. Roehlk Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description ---------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of Tupperware Corporation, dated October 22, 2003, reporting Tupperware Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2003.