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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 December, 2002
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Commerce Court, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada M5L 1A2
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
| Form 20-F o | Form 40-F x |
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 o | No x |
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .
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| News Release Dated December 10, 2002 | ||||||||
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.
| /s/ Robert Waite
Robert Waite Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications |
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| /s/ Gregory Tsang
Gregory Tsang Vice President, Government Relations & Strategy |
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| Date: December 11, 2002 | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release dated December 11, 2002 | |||||