Summary
This 8-K filing from Mondelez International, Inc. (then Kraft Foods Inc.) on January 29, 2003, primarily serves to provide investors with access to the company's audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000. These statements include the balance sheets, statements of earnings, shareholders' equity, and cash flows, along with the independent accountants' report. This information is crucial for understanding the company's financial health, performance trends, and operational results during that period. The filing also includes a statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges, offering insights into the company's ability to meet its fixed obligations. The inclusion of these financial statements, prepared in accordance with SEC regulations, is a routine but essential disclosure for investors evaluating the company's financial position and its potential for future growth and profitability. The content is intended for incorporation into Kraft Foods Inc.'s upcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing includes the consolidated financial statements of Kraft Foods Inc. (the predecessor to Mondelez International) for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000.
- 2Financial statements cover the consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings, shareholders' equity, and cash flows.
- 3Includes the independent accountants' report on the financial statements, providing assurance on their accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.
- 4Provides a statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges, indicating financial leverage and coverage.
- 5These financial statements are intended to be incorporated by reference into the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
- 6This 8-K serves as a public disclosure mechanism for key audited financial data preceding the full 10-K filing.