KO Coca Cola Company

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):  December 11, 2014

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 676-2121

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board to 17 members and elected Marc Bolland and David B. Weinberg as Directors of the Company, in each case effective February 18, 2015.

Messrs. Bolland and Weinberg will participate in The Coca-Cola Company Directors’ Plan, effective January 1, 2013 (the “Compensation Plan”), pursuant to which in 2015 each will be entitled to the annual compensation paid to outside directors, consisting of $50,000 to be paid in quarterly installments in cash and $200,000 paid in deferred share units. The Compensation Plan is described further starting on page 34 of the Company’s proxy statement for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareowners filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2014. There are no transactions in which Messrs. Bolland and Weinberg have an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is no arrangement or understanding between Messrs. Bolland and Weinberg and any other persons pursuant to which they were selected as a director.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Messrs. Bolland and Weinberg to the Board effective February 18, 2015 is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)                                 Exhibits

99.1                        Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated December 11, 2014, regarding Marc Bolland and David B. Weinberg.

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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.

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Exhibit 99.1

MARC BOLLAND AND DAVID WEINBERG ELECTED TO THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2014 — The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today elected Marc Bolland and David Weinberg as Directors of the Company, effective Feb. 18, 2015.

degree from the Georgetown University Law Center, where he was an editor of the Journal of Law & Policy in International Business.

“Both Marc and David bring valuable perspectives to our business,” said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company.  “Marc has extensive international experience in growing global consumer brands, as well as significant retail expertise.  And David’s deep financial expertise, experience with regulatory requirements and entrepreneurial background will be valuable for our Board.  We welcome Marc and David to the Board and look forward to benefiting from their wisdom and counsel.”

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.  Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company’s portfolio features 17 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle.  Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks.  Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day.  With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate.  Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates.  For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

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