8-K
COCA COLA CO (KO)
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 24, 2021 (August 18, 2021)
COCA COLA CO
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-02217 | 58-0628465 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| One Coca-Cola Plaza | 30313 | |
| Atlanta, Georgia | (Zip Code) | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 676-2121
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
| o | Written communications pursuant<br> to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12<br> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant<br> to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant<br> to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br> on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.25 Par Value | KO | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.500% Notes Due 2024 | KO24 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.875% Notes Due 2026 | KO26 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.750% Notes Due 2026 | KO26C | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.125% Notes Due 2027 | KO27 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.125% Notes Due 2029 | KO29A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.125% Notes Due 2029 | KO29B | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.400% Notes Due 2030 | KO30B | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.250% Notes Due 2031 | KO31 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.375% Notes Due 2033 | KO33 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.500% Notes Due 2033 | KO33A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.625% Notes Due 2035 | KO35 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.100% Notes Due 2036 | KO36 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.950% Notes Due 2036 | KO36A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.800% Notes Due 2040 | KO40B | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.000% Notes Due 2041 | KO41 | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointmentof Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
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On August 18, 2021, Herbert A. Allen notified The Coca-Cola Company (“Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors, effective August 18, 2021.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Allen’s retirement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01(d). | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated August 24, 2021. |
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded<br>within the iXBRL document). |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | ||
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| (REGISTRANT) | ||
| Date: August 24, 2021 | By: | /s/ Monica Howard Douglas |
| Monica Howard Douglas | ||
| Senior Vice President and Global General Counsel |
Exhibit 99.1
| News Release |
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Herbert A. Allen Retires from Board of Directorsof The Coca-Cola Company
ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2021 – The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Herbert A. Allen has retired as a director, stepping down after 39 years of service.
Allen, 80, was the longest-serving current member of the company’s board of directors. Allen retired effective Aug. 18. With Allen’s retirement, Coca-Cola now has 11 directors.
“On behalf of The Coca-Cola Company and its board of directors, I thank Herbert for his service,” said James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. “Herbert joined the board in 1982. Throughout the years, his counsel and sound judgment have guided company leadership through many evolutions. His positive impact on Coca-Cola will last far beyond his tenure on the board. We wish him all the best in the next chapter.”
“The greatest part of serving as a director has been meeting and getting to know a wide variety of people in the company,” Allen said. “Whether bottlers, Coke employees, officers or company directors, virtually everyone has been part of an enriching experience. As a shareowner, I extend my appreciation and gratitude to all of you.”
Allen is president, CEO and director of Allen & Co., a privately held investment firm in New York. Allen & Co. is a preeminent investment firm focused on the media, entertainment, technology and other innovative industries.
Allen joined the Coca-Cola board when the company was led by Chairman and CEO Roberto Goizueta. Allen went on to work with five other chairmen of the company, most recently Quincey.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our hydration, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Gold Peak, Honest and Ayataka. Our nutrition, juice, dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Contacts:
Investors and Analysts: Tim Leveridge, koinvestorrelations@coca-cola.com
Media: Scott Leith, sleith@coca-cola.com