8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

PEPSICO INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 4, 2011)

Filed November 4, 2011For Securities:PEP

Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2011, primarily to disclose a press release dated November 4, 2011, as Exhibit 99.1. This filing itself does not contain new financial statements or material business updates, but serves as a vehicle to disseminate information through the attached press release. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the substantive details of the announcement. The company is utilizing Regulation FD disclosure, meaning the information furnished is not deemed "filed" for certain purposes and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. This is a common practice for disseminating press releases and investor-related information without triggering broader disclosure liabilities under specific sections of the Securities Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1PepsiCo filed an 8-K on November 4, 2011.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The press release is dated November 4, 2011.
  • 4This 8-K does not contain new financial statements or substantive operational updates directly within the filing itself.
  • 5The disclosure is made under Regulation FD.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 7Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific details of the announced information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose a press release issued by PepsiCo, Inc. on November 4, 2011, as required by Regulation FD. The press release itself contains the substantive information intended for investors.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or financial results. It is primarily a disclosure of a press release, and investors should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any financial or operational updates.

Under Regulation FD, information is often 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means that while the information is made public, it is not subject to the same level of liability under certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act (like Section 18) as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC.

The actual information is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated November 4, 2011, referenced in this 8-K filing. You will need to access this exhibit to understand the content of the announcement.