WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (date of earliest event
reported): January 17, 1996
VIACOM INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9553 04-2949533
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1515 Broadway, New York, New York 10036
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 258-6000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On January 17, 1996, Viacom Inc. ("Viacom") announced the following changes
in executive officers and Board of Directors: Sumner M. Redstone, Chairman of
the Board of Viacom, assumed the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive
Officer of Viacom, replacing Frank J. Biondi, Jr. Philippe P. Dauman and Thomas
E. Dooley were appointed Deputy Chairmen in addition to their current positions
as Executive Vice Presidents. Mr. Dooley was also named a Director of Viacom. A
copy of the press release, dated January 17, 1996, related to the
above-described events is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) The following exhibit is filed as part of this report on Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release issued by Viacom Inc.
dated January 17, 1996.
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.
Date: January 18, 1996 By: /s/ Philippe P. Dauman
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Name: Philippe P. Dauman
Title: Deputy Chairman,
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and
Chief Administrative
Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by Viacom Inc. dated January 17, 1996