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PEPSICO INC 8-K Report (Apr 30, 2004)

Filed April 30, 2004For Securities:PEP

Summary

This 8-K filing from PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), dated April 30, 2004, primarily serves to report the receipt of a notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its subsidiaries, Frito-Lay, Inc., and its division, the Pepsi-Cola Company. While the exact nature of the notification is not detailed within this filing itself, it is presented via an incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that the event date for this disclosure is April 2, 2004, with the filing occurring on April 29, 2004. This filing indicates a formal communication from the SEC to key operating units within PepsiCo. Given the timing, investors might anticipate further information or announcements to clarify the specifics of this SEC notification and its potential implications for the company's operations or financial reporting. The filing itself does not contain financial statements or pro forma information, but it does direct readers to the press release for further details on this event.

Key Highlights

  • 1PepsiCo, Inc. filed an 8-K report on April 30, 2004.
  • 2The report discloses the receipt of a notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • 3The notification was received by Frito-Lay, Inc., a subsidiary, and the Pepsi-Cola Company, a division of PepsiCo.
  • 4The information regarding this notification is incorporated by reference to a press release dated April 30, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5The earliest event date reported in this filing is April 2, 2004.
  • 6No financial statements or pro forma financial information are included directly in this 8-K filing.
  • 7The filing is signed by Robert E. Cox, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report that PepsiCo, Inc. has received a notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its subsidiary, Frito-Lay, Inc., and its division, the Pepsi-Cola Company. This disclosure is mandated to keep investors informed of significant events.

Further details regarding the SEC notification are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated April 30, 2004, and incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for more information.

No, this specific 8-K filing (dated April 30, 2004) does not include financial statements, pro forma financial information, or performance data. Its primary focus is on reporting the event of receiving the SEC notification.

The event date of April 2, 2004, signifies when the SEC notification was likely received or the event prompting the notification occurred. The company then had to file this report within a specific timeframe (usually four business days for an 8-K) to disclose this material event to the public.