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PEPSICO INC 8-K/A Report (Oct 16, 2002)

Filed October 16, 2002For Securities:PEP

Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. filed an amendment to its previous Form 8-K filing dated October 15, 2002. This amendment, filed on October 16, 2002, specifically addresses Item 9 - Regulation FD Disclosure. The core purpose of this amendment is to provide the certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as adopted pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. These certifications were made by Steven S. Reinemund, the Chief Executive Officer, and Indra K. Nooyi, the Chief Financial Officer, in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 7, 2002. It is important for investors to understand that this filing is primarily a procedural update related to new corporate governance and disclosure requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. While not containing new financial results or strategic initiatives, these certifications are crucial for reinforcing transparency and accountability within the company's financial reporting processes, particularly in the wake of heightened regulatory scrutiny in the early 2000s. Investors should note that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act and is not intended to imply it's newly material information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing (filed Oct 15, 2002).
  • 2Focuses on Item 9 - Regulation FD Disclosure.
  • 3Includes CEO and CFO certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 4Certifications are related to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 7, 2002.
  • 5Filing is primarily procedural, addressing new regulatory requirements.
  • 6Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to amend the previous 8-K filing to include the certifications of the CEO and CFO as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications are in connection with the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 7, 2002.

No, this filing is primarily a procedural update related to regulatory compliance under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It does not introduce new financial results, strategic initiatives, or significant business developments beyond the required certifications.

These certifications, signed by the CEO and CFO, are a key component of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act aimed at enhancing corporate accountability and transparency. They attest to the accuracy of the financial reports and the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, providing investors with greater confidence in the reliability of the company's disclosed financial information.

This means that while the information is being disclosed to the SEC, it is not subject to the liabilities and legal implications associated with information that is formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It's a distinction that clarifies the legal treatment of the furnished information, often used for disclosures that are not considered 'material' in the traditional sense but are required by specific regulations like Regulation FD or Sarbanes-Oxley.