SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April, 2008
Commission File Number: 0-3003
THOMSON
46 quai A. Le Gallo
92648 Boulogne Cedex
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 
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):
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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.
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“yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b) : 82- ______
Thomson Announces the Filing with the SEC of the Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2007
Paris, April 22, 2008 – On April 21, 2008, Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The 2007 Form 20-F can be downloaded from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from Thomson’s website at www.thomson.net.
Thomson shareholders and holders of Thomson American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) can request copies of the 2007 Form 20-F including its complete audited financial statements, free of charge, from Thomson, by submitting their request through the “Order Paper Publication” link:
http://www.thomson.net/GlobalEnglish/Corporate/InvestorCenter/annual-reports/Pages/2007.aspx
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Certain statements in this press release, including any discussion of management expectations for future periods, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to changes in global economic and business conditions, ”media and entertainment” markets, and regulatory factors. More detailed information on the potential factors that could affect the financial results of Thomson is contained in Thomson's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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About Thomson — World leader in digital video technologies
Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, services, and systems to help its Media, Entertainment & Communications clients – content creators, content distributors and users of its technology – realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. For more information: http://www.thomson.net .
Investor Relations | ||
James Johnson | +33 1 41 86 61 48 | james.johnson@thomson.net |
Laurent Sfaxi | +33 1 41 86 58 83 | laurent.sfaxi@thomson.net |
Linda Lovichi | +33 1 41 86 51 00 | linda.lovichi@thomson.net |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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Julian Waldron |
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Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |