8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

PEPSICO INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 12, 2004)

Filed November 12, 2004For Securities:PEP

Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 11, 2004, primarily to disclose information furnished in a press release dated November 11, 2004. This filing does not contain new financial statements or other material events beyond the referenced press release. Investors should refer to the press release, incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1, for the specific details of the disclosure. The company is utilizing Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to furnish this information, meaning it is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, this disclosure will not be incorporated into any future registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933. Investors seeking to understand the substance of this filing must consult the attached press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1PepsiCo, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on November 11, 2004.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to furnish information contained in a press release dated November 11, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for legal liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The disclosure will not be incorporated by reference into any Securities Act registration statements.
  • 6No new financial statements or definitive material change reports are included beyond the press release content.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish information to the public that was disclosed in a press release issued by PepsiCo, Inc. on November 11, 2004. This is done under the Regulation FD disclosure rules.

The actual information is contained within the press release dated November 11, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors will need to review this press release for the specific details.

No, based on the filing structure, this 8-K does not appear to contain new financial statements or report on new material events. Its purpose is to incorporate by reference the information previously released in the press release.

Information furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not considered 'filed' with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means PepsiCo is not subject to the same level of liability for this information as if it were 'filed'. It also means this information will not automatically be incorporated into future SEC filings like registration statements.