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PEPSICO INC 8-K Report (Oct 7, 2003)

Filed October 7, 2003For Securities:PEP

Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) filed an 8-K on October 7, 2003, to report its financial results for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 6, 2003. The report itself is brief, primarily serving to attach and reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial and operational information. Investors should refer to this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the reported periods. This filing indicates that PepsiCo is adhering to regulatory requirements for disclosing material events. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, its purpose is to make the investor-facing press release readily accessible through the SEC's EDGAR system. The press release likely includes key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and segment performance, which are crucial for evaluating the company's current financial health and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) filed an 8-K on October 7, 2003.
  • 2The filing is to report financial results for the periods ending September 6, 2003.
  • 3Key financial data is contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The press release covers results for both the 12-week and 36-week periods.
  • 5This filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.
  • 6The report does not incorporate this information into registration statements unless expressly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by PepsiCo, Inc. is to officially report its financial results for the 12 and 36 weeks ended September 6, 2003, by attaching a press release containing these details.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by PepsiCo, Inc. dated October 7, 2003.

When information is 'furnished' under certain SEC rules (as indicated in the filing), it means it's being provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed'. This is a common practice for press releases of earnings.

This 8-K filing primarily reports historical financial results for the periods ended September 6, 2003. While the accompanying press release may contain forward-looking statements or commentary on outlook, the 8-K itself is focused on past performance disclosure.