UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549-1004 ------------------------------------------ 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 14, 2001 VIACOM INC. ------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9553 13-4030071 ---------------------- ------------ ------------------ (State or other Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction Identification of incorporation) File Number Number) 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 -------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (212) 258-6000 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events ------------ On February 14, 2001, the Registrant issued earnings information for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2000. This earnings information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ----------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. 99.1 Earnings information issued by the Registrant on February 14, 2001, for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2000, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report. 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. (Registrant) By: /s/ Michael D. Fricklas -------------------------- Michael D. Fricklas Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: February 15, 2001 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 99.1 Earnings information issued by the Registrant on February 14, 2001 for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2000.