UNITED STATES
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): October 18, 2005
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VIACOM INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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001-09553 |
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04-2949533 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1515 Broadway, New York, NY |
10036 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 258-6000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Section 8 - Other Events
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events. |
On October 18, 2005, the Company announced that it now expects its transaction to separate the Company into two publicly traded entities will likely be completed by the end of 2005. The Company previously indicated the transaction was likely to be completed in the first quarter of 2006. A copy of the related press release, dated October 18, 2005, is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(c) Exhibits. |
The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Report on Form 8-K: |
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Exhibit Number |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99 |
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Press release of the Company, dated October 18, 2005, announcing updated timing of anticipated split completion. |
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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.
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VIACOM INC. | |
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(Registrant) |
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By: |
/s/ Michael D. Fricklas | |
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Name: |
Michael D. Fricklas |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: October 18, 2005
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Exhibit Index
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Description of Exhibit |
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99 |
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Press release of the Company, dated October 18, 2005, announcing updated timing of anticipated split completion. |