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 4, 2001 MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13881 52-2055918 (State of incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 380-3000 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On October 4, Marriott International, Inc. issued a news release that, in addition to describing its earnings for the fiscal quarter ended September 7, 2001, discussed the impact on its business of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated in this report by reference. SIGNATURES Under 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 thereunto duly authorized. MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ Joseph Ryan --------------------------- Joseph Ryan Executive Vice President and General Counsel Date: October 4, 2001 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99 Marriott International, Inc. news release dated October 4, 2001.