8-K 1 form8k_120903.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT 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 December 9, 2003 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) THE R.O.C. TAIWAN FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) MASSACHUSETTS 811-05617 526400931 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) file number) identification number) 17TH FLOOR, 167 FUHSING NORTH ROAD, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, R.O.C. (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 343-9567 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On December 9, 2003, The R.O.C. Taiwan Fund (the "Fund") announced a change of name, a more focused investment strategy, a conversion to self-management and a declaration of dividend. The Fund issued a press release on December 9, 2003 with respect to the foregoing. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 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 hereunto duly authorized. THE R.O.C. TAIWAN FUND Date: December 9, 2003 BY: /s/ Edwin C. Laurenson --------------------------------------- Name: Edwin C. Laurenson Title: Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by The R.O.C. Taiwan Fund, on December 9, 2003.