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): August 5, 2015 | ||
VIACOM INC. | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
Delaware | 001-32686 | 20-3515052 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
1515 Broadway, New York, NY | 10036 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | ||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 258-6000 | ||
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On August 5, 2015, Robert K. Kraft notified the Board of Directors of Viacom Inc. that he is stepping down from the Board effective on that date, noting that his obligations elsewhere had increased to the extent that he no longer felt capable of fulfilling his duties as a member of the Board. Mr. Kraft has served as a director since January 1, 2006.
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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.
VIACOM INC. | |||
By: | /s/ Michael D. Fricklas | ||
Name: | Michael D. Fricklas | ||
Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: August 7, 2015
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