SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------------------------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 FEBRUARY 1, 2001 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) PEPSIAMERICAS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 001-15019 13-6167838 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3501 ALGONQUIN ROAD ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS 60008 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (847) 818-5000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Reference is made to the press release issued to the public by PepsiAmericas, Inc. on February 1, 2001, announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS. 99 Press release dated February 1, 2001, announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. 2 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99 Press release dated February 1, 2001, announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. SIGNATURES 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. Date: February 1, 2001 PepsiAmericas, Inc. /s/ John F. Bierbaum ---------------------------------- By: John F. Bierbaum Executive Vice President, Investor Relations 3