SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For October 21, 2002 THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED (Translation of registrant's name into English) 6 Front Street Hamilton HM 11 Hamilton HM DX, Bermuda (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 ----- ----- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form 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 ----- ----- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 83- N/A --- THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED On October 21, 2002, The Bank of Bermuda Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. The press release with respect to this matter is attached as an exhibit to this Form 6-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit Index 99.1 Press Release, dated October 21, 2002. -2- 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. THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED By: /s/ Alison J. Satasi ---------------------------------- Name: Alison J. Satasi Title: Head of Investor Relations Date: October 21, 2002 -3-