Summary
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) filed an 8-K on April 18, 2016, to report its financial results for the 12 weeks ended March 19, 2016. This filing primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liability. The key takeaway for investors is to review the attached press release for the specific financial performance metrics and commentary for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1PepsiCo announced its financial results for the 12-week period ending March 19, 2016.
- 2The results were disclosed via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The filing primarily serves to furnish, not legally file, the financial results information.
- 4Investors are directed to the attached press release for detailed financial performance.
- 5This 8-K marks the official public disclosure of PepsiCo's Q1 2016 financial performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose PepsiCo's financial results for the 12 weeks ended March 19, 2016, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by PepsiCo on April 18, 2016, and incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities as 'filed' information.
The reported financial results cover the 12 weeks that ended on March 19, 2016.