-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UjA22WgibfpUpz6LFBM8HT/CkHvwDjmm9wD+RaIAWhNBmdRwAUDTfd8hF1EUXA3U g7Ld9gUcQa7dPjiDohBEMw== 0000947871-01-000010.txt : 20010122 0000947871-01-000010.hdr.sgml : 20010122 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000947871-01-000010 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010105 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010108 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIACOM INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000813828 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES [4841] IRS NUMBER: 042949533 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09553 FILM NUMBER: 1503032 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1515 BROADWAY STREET 2: 51ST FL CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 2122586000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1515 BROADWAY STREET 2: 51ST FL CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K ----------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ----------------------------------------------------------- Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2001 VIACOM INC. ----------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9553 04-2949533 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 1515 Broadway, New York, New York 10036 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 258-6000 1 Item 5. Other Events. On January 5, 2001, Viacom Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Viacom"), announced its intention to sell $1.5 billion of global debt securities to be comprised of 5-, 10- and 30-year maturities. Proceeds from the sale of securities will be used to repay existing short-term debt. A copy of the press release issued by Viacom dated January 5, 2001 describing Viacom's intention to sell the global debt securities, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) The following exhibit is filed as part of this report on Form 8-K: 99.1 Press Release issued by Viacom date January 5, 2001. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. VIACOM INC. By: /s/ Michael D. Fricklas ------------------------------ Name: Michael D. Fricklas Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: January 5, 2001 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued by Viacom dated January 5, 2001. EX-99.1 2 0002.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 ------------- VIACOM TO SELL $1.5 BILLION IN GLOBAL DEBT SECURITIES New York, New York, January 5, 2001 - Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) has announced its intention to sell $1.5 billion of global debt securities to be comprised of 5-, 10- and 30-year maturities. Proceeds from the sale of securities will be used to repay existing short-term debt. "This offering enables us to take advantage of attractive rates and convert our variable rate borrowings into fixed rate issues," said Fredric G. Reynolds, Chief Financial Officer of Viacom. "In addition, the pricing will also reflect Viacom's recent ratings upgrade to A3 by Moody's Investor's Service." Viacom is the No. 1 platform in the world for advertisers, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, and music. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, UPN, TNN, CMT, Showtime, Blockbuster, and Simon & Schuster. More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at www.viacom.com. The global debt securities to be offered have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under, or an applicable exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state securities laws. Contacts: Media Carl Folta Susan Duffy - ----- 212-258-6352 212-258-6347 Investors Marty Shea Jim Bombassei - --------- 212-846-6515 212-258-6377 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----