FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 16, 2003
Commission File Number 001-16625
BUNGE LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
50 Main Street
White Plains, New York 10606
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in
this Form the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant 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 with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ---
This report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into the Registration
Statements on Form F-3 (Registration Nos. 333-104974, 333-106182 and
333-107376), as amended, and the Registration Statement on Form F-4
(Registration Statement No. 333-108462), as amended, filed by Bunge Limited
Finance Corp. and Bunge Limited under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-66594,
333-75762 and 333-76938) filed by Bunge Limited under the Securities Act of
1933, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed
under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 1 Press release dated September 16, 2003 announcing decrease in
earnings guidance for the third quarter and full year 2003
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.
BUNGE LIMITED
Date: September 16, 2003 By: /s/ William M. Wells
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William M. Wells
Chief Financial Officer