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): SEPTEMBER 19, 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 September 19, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release commenting on its operations and business outlook for the full year 2001 in light of the extraordinary events surrounding the attacks on the United States last week. Certain of the comments regarding its operations are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and are incorporated herein in their entirety. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. 99.1 Certain comments made on September 19, 2001 by the Registrant regarding its operations in light of the extraordinary events surrounding the attacks on the United States last week are 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: September 20, 2001 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 99.1 Certain comments made on September 19, 2001 by the Registrant regarding its operations in light of the extraordinary events surrounding the attacks on the United States last week.