What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the submission of Kraft Foods Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2002, and to provide the required certifications from its top executives under the newly enacted Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Why are the certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act important?

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires CEOs and CFOs to certify the accuracy and completeness of financial reports. This was a significant development in corporate governance aimed at increasing accountability and investor confidence following accounting scandals. For investors, these certifications signal management's commitment to regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting.

What is the significance of the 'furnished' nature of the information under Regulation FD?

When information is 'furnished' under Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure), it means the company is providing the information to the public, but it is not considered 'filed' with the SEC for certain legal liabilities, such as Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. This distinction is often made for disclosures that are not part of a formal registration or periodic filing, allowing companies to comply with disclosure rules without assuming the full legal implications of a filed document.

Who were the key executives certifying the financial statements?

The key executives who provided the certifications were Betsy D. Holden and Roger K. Deromedi, the Company's Co-Chief Executive Officers, and James P. Dollive, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

MDLZ 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This 8-K filing from Kraft Foods Inc. (prior to its later split into Mondelez and Kraft) on August 13, 2002, primarily serves to disclose the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002. Crucially, this filing includes the certifications of its Co-CEOs and CFO, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This act, recently passed, mandated enhanced corporate responsibility and financial reporting standards.

Key Highlights

1Kraft Foods Inc. filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002.
2The filing includes certifications from Co-CEOs Betsy D. Holden and Roger K. Deromedi.
3The filing also includes certifications from Senior Vice President and CFO James P. Dollive.
4These certifications are required under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
5The information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
6The filing does not incorporate by reference into any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.

Mondelez International, Inc. 8-K Report (Aug 13, 2002)

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