THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
 

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): April 30, 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 7. Exhibits

     
Designation of    
Exhibits in this Report   Description of Exhibit
     
99.1   News Release dated April 30, 2003.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     A copy of the news release issued by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, describing its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

     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: April 30, 2003   By /s/ Robert W. Tieken

 
      Robert W. Tieken    
      Executive Vice President and    
      Chief Financial Officer    

 


 

Exhibit Index

     
99.1   News Release dated April 30, 2003.