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 20, 2003 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 if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): --- 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): --- 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 ----- ----- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A ----- THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED On October 20, 2003, The Bank of Bermuda Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. The press release with respect to this matter is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The summary financial data that was made publicly available with respect to this matter is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 6-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit Index 99.1 Press Release, dated October 20, 2003. 99.2 Summary Financial Data for quarter ended September 30, 2003. -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/ William H. Scott ---------------------------------- Name: William H. Scott Title: Head of Corporate Planning Date: October 20, 2003 -3-