UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549-1004 ------------------------------------------ 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): July 26, 2001 VIACOM INC. ------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9553 04-2949533 ----------- ------- ------------ (State or other Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction File Number Identification of incorporation) Number) 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 -------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (212) 258-6000 ---------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events ------------ On July 26, 2001, the Registrant issued earnings information for the second quarter and six months ending June 30, 2001. Earnings information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. 99.1 Earnings information issued by the Registrant on July 26, 2001, for the second quarter and six months ending June 30, 2001, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report. 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. (Registrant) By: /s/ Michael D. Fricklas -------------------------- Michael D. Fricklas Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: July 27, 2001 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 99.1 Earnings information issued by the Registrant on July 26, 2001, for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001.