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

The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose the total number of Kraft Foods Inc. Class A common shares outstanding as of March 11, 2010, in compliance with Regulation FD.

Why is the number of outstanding shares important for investors?

The number of outstanding shares is a critical metric for investors as it directly impacts earnings per share (EPS) calculations, influences stock valuation, and provides insight into the company's capital structure and potential for dilution.

Does this filing contain any financial performance or operational updates?

No, this specific Form 8-K filing does not contain any information regarding Kraft Foods Inc.'s financial performance, operational results, or strategic initiatives. Its sole focus is on disclosing the outstanding share count.

Is Kraft Foods Inc. the same as Mondelez International, Inc.?

For the purpose of this March 2010 filing, Kraft Foods Inc. was the publicly traded entity. Mondelez International, Inc. was later formed as a spin-off from Kraft Foods Inc. in 2012, with the remaining company retaining the Kraft Foods name. Therefore, this filing relates to the company that would eventually become Mondelez International.

MDLZ 8-K: Regulation FD

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This Form 8-K filing from Kraft Foods Inc. (the predecessor to Mondelez International, Inc. for the purposes of this filing date) primarily serves as a Regulation FD Disclosure, informing investors about the total number of Class A common shares outstanding as of March 11, 2010. At that date, there were 1,731,172,839 shares outstanding. For investors, this filing is important for understanding the current share count of the company, which is a fundamental metric. It impacts key financial ratios like earnings per share (EPS) and can be an indicator of potential dilution or the company's capital structure. While this filing does not contain operational or financial performance data, the definitive share count is crucial for accurate valuation and analysis.

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1Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
2Registrant: Kraft Foods Inc. (predecessor to Mondelez International)
3Event Date: March 17, 2010
4Filing Date: March 18, 2010
5Key Information: Regulation FD Disclosure
6Outstanding Shares (as of March 11, 2010): 1,731,172,839 shares of Class A common stock
7Purpose: To provide an update on the company's outstanding share count.

Mondelez International, Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 18, 2010)

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