The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 8-K
 

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): February 4, 2003

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Ohio   1-1927   34-0253240
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         
1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio       44316-0001
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121

 

 

Item 5. Other Events

     On February 4, 2003, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company issued a news release announcing the elimination of its quarterly dividend. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Exhibits

     
Designation of    
Exhibits in this Report   Description of Exhibit
 
99.1   News Release dated February 4, 2003.

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 GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
         
Date: February 4, 2003   By   /s/ Robert W. Tieken
       
        Robert W. Tieken
        Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer