Summary
PepsiCo Inc. filed an 8-K report on April 28, 2011, primarily to furnish its financial results for the 12 weeks ended March 19, 2011. This filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial performance data. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures regarding revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics for the period. The 8-K itself serves as a notification and attachment mechanism for this important earnings information, ensuring timely disclosure to the market.
Key Highlights
- 1PepsiCo Inc. filed an 8-K on April 28, 2011, to disclose financial results.
- 2The report incorporates by reference a press release dated April 28, 2011.
- 3The press release contains financial results for the 12 weeks ended March 19, 2011.
- 4This filing serves as a formal notification of the company's recent financial performance.
- 5Investors need to consult the attached Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for detailed financial data.
- 6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, affecting liability provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make available PepsiCo's financial results for the 12 weeks ended March 19, 2011, through an incorporated press release.
The detailed financial information is located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by PepsiCo on April 28, 2011, and incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.
These financial results cover the 12-week period that concluded on March 19, 2011.
No, the information in Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the attached press release, is being 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally filed.