UNITED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2005
VIACOM INC.
(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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(IRS Employer |
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1515 Broadway, New York, NY |
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10036 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(212) 258-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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.):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 24, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release announcing earnings for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. A copy of such press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:
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Press release of the Registrant, dated February 24, 2005, announcing earnings for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. |
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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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/s/ Michael D. Fricklas |
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Michael D. Fricklas |
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Executive
Vice President, General |
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Date: February 24, 2005 |
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Exhibit Index
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Description of Exhibit |
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Press release of the Registrant, dated February 24, 2005, announcing earnings for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. |
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