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PEPSICO INC 8-K Report (Feb 5, 2004)

Filed February 5, 2004For Securities:PEP

Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. filed this 8-K report on February 5, 2004, to announce its financial results for the 16 and 52 weeks ended December 27, 2003. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the market with updated performance information, as detailed in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that the information provided is being furnished and not officially 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it does not automatically become part of other registration statements or SEC filings unless expressly stated. This report serves as a notification mechanism for key financial outcomes from the previous fiscal period.

Key Highlights

  • 1PepsiCo reported its financial results for the 16 and 52 weeks ended December 27, 2003.
  • 2The filing includes a press release dated February 5, 2004, containing these financial results.
  • 3This 8-K is furnished, not filed, in accordance with SEC rules, meaning it has specific disclosure implications.
  • 4Information furnished under this report is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
  • 5The report confirms PepsiCo's principal executive offices are located at 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York.
  • 6The filing indicates the jurisdiction of incorporation is North Carolina.
  • 7Robert E. Cox, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, signed the report on behalf of PepsiCo.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose PepsiCo's financial results for the periods ended December 27, 2003. It serves to keep investors informed about the company's recent performance.

The detailed financial results are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by PepsiCo, Inc. on February 5, 2004, and is incorporated by reference into this filing.

In the context of this filing, 'furnished' information means it's being provided to the SEC for public disclosure but does not carry the same legal liabilities or automatic integration into other SEC filings (like registration statements) as 'filed' information would.

This specific 8-K filing primarily focuses on reporting past financial results. The detailed forward-looking statements and guidance would typically be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) itself, which is referenced in the filing.