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 November 6, 2002 1-14893 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Commission File Number THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) Delaware 13-4038356 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) organization) One Pepsi Way Somers, New York 10589 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (914) 767-6000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On November 6, 2002, The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has successfully completed its tender offers in the United States and in Mexico to acquire Pepsi-Gemex S.A. de C.V. ("Pepsi-Gemex") and also announcing financial guidance for the year 2003 to incorporate the impact of the Pepsi-Gemex acquisition and an adjustment in pension expense. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated November 6, 2002. 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. Date: November 6, 2002 THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC. By: /s/ Pamela C. McGuire ---------------------------------- Pamela C. McGuire Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary