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) February 1, 1996
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PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 1-8940 13-3260245
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
120 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017-5592
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(Address of principal
executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 880-5000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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Filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K are the consolidated
balance sheets of Philip Morris Companies Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company")
as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of
earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1995 (the "Financial Statements"), the independent
accountants' report thereon and the statement regarding computation of ratios of
earnings to fixed charges. The Financial Statements, the independent
accountants' report and the statement regarding computation of ratios of
earnings to fixed charges will be incorporated by reference in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.
Additionally, see Exhibit 1 below.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The Financial Statements, together with the independent accountants'
report thereon, are included herein.
(c) Exhibits
1. Form of Underwriting Agreement, including form of Terms
Agreement.
12. Statement regarding computation of ratios of earnings to
fixed charges.
23. Consent of independent accountants.
27. Financial Data Schedule.
99. Financial Statements.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES INC.
BY /s/ HANS G. STORR
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
DATE February 1, 1996
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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1. Form of Underwriting Agreement, including form of
Terms Agreement.
12. Statement regarding computation of ratios of earnings
to fixed charges.
23. Consent of independent accountants.
27. Financial Data Schedule.
99. Financial Statements.