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): April 18, 2006 THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-14893 13-4038356 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) One Pepsi Way, Somers, NY 10589 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 767-6000 N/A ------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Section 2 - Financial Information Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 18, 2006, The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. announced its financial results for its first quarter as described in the press release furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not Applicable. (b) Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated April 18, 2006, which is being furnished hereto pursuant to Item 2.02. 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. THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC. (Registrant) Date: April 18, 2006 /s/ Steven M. Rapp -------------------- ------------------------------- (Signature) Steven M. Rapp, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary