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): | September 7, 2005 |
The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-14893 | 13-4038356 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
One Pepsi Way, Somers, New York | 10589 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (914) 767-6000 |
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On September 7, 2005, The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (the "Company") affirmed its third quarter earnings guidance for the quarter ended September 3, 2005 and its full-year 2005 earnings guidance, as described in the press release furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Company is scheduled to issue its complete third quarter earnings results on September 27, 2005.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated September 7, 2005 which is being furnished hereto pursuant to Item 2.02.
SIGNATURES
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.
The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. | ||||
September 7, 2005 | By: | Steven M. Rapp | ||
Name: Steven M. Rapp | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release |