-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): October 16, 2001 KRAFT FOODS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-16483 52-2284372 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois 60093-2753 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 646-2000 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5. Other Events. On October 16, 2001, Kraft Foods Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Kraft Foods Inc. Press Release dated October 16, 2001 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. KRAFT FOODS INC. By: /s/ JAMES P. DOLLIVE ---------------------------------- Name: James P. Dollive Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: October 16, 2001 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ---------- ----------- 99.1 Kraft Foods Inc. Press Release dated October 16, 2001