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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)
July 18, 2012


THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
 
1-434
 
31-0411980
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

One Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio
 
45202
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Zip Code

(513) 983-1100
 
45202
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Zip Code


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ITEM 7.01    REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
 

On July 18, 2012, in response to recent erroneous media reports, the independent directors of the Board of The Procter & Gamble Company make the following statement:
 
The Board is overseeing a plan to return P&G results to levels that produce the best long term value for shareholders; unanimously supports the plan and Chief Executive Officer, Bob McDonald, as he leads its implementation; and is monitoring its effectiveness.
 
The Company is furnishing this 8-K pursuant to Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure."
 
 
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 PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
 
 
BY:         /s/  SUSAN S. WHALEY                                                           
Susan S. Whaley
Assistant Secretary
July 18, 2012