SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2005
KRAFT FOODS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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52-2284372 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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Three Lake Drive, Northfield, Illinois |
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60093-2753 |
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Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: (847) 646-2000
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On January 25, 2005, the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. (“Kraft”) elected Richard A. Lerner, M.D., to serve on its Board of Directors, effective immediately. There is no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which Dr. Lerner was selected as a director, and there are no related party transactions between Kraft and Dr. Lerner. Dr. Lerner was elected to the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board. A copy of the press release announcing Dr. Lerner’s election is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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KRAFT FOODS INC. |
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/s/ Marc S. Firestone |
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Marc S. Firestone |
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Executive Vice President, General |
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Date: January 26, 2005 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press Release – Richard A. Lerner |
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