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): January 31, 2005
VIACOM INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-09553 04-2949533
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 258-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On January 31, 2005, Viacom Inc. (the "Company") announced that
Richard J. Bressler, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, notified the Company that he would not renew his contract which expires
in March 2006. Mr. Bressler will stay on until a new Chief Financial Officer is
in place.
The Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release of the Company dated January 31, 2005
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
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Michael D. Fricklas
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: February 1, 2005
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release of the Company dated January 31, 2005