Current Report Filing (8-k)
February 20 2018 - 3:31PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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):
February 15, 2018
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-02217
(Commission File Number)
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58-0628465
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
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30313
(Zip Code)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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
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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.
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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 February 15, 2018, The Coca-Cola Company (the
“Company”) provided a letter to Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the Board of Directors, to confirm his primary compensation
elements. Pursuant to Mr. Kent’s letter, his base salary will continue to be $1,000,000. Mr. Kent’s annual incentive
target will remain the same. Any future long-term incentive awards will be solely at the discretion of the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors. Mr. Kent will remain eligible for benefits and programs on the same terms as are in place today and
he will continue to be subject to the Company’s share ownership guidelines. Details regarding base salary determinations,
the Performance Incentive Plan and the Long-Term Incentive program are included in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section
of the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareowners filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 9, 2017. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by the letter for Mr. Kent, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
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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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
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Date: February 20, 2018
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By:
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/s/ Bernhard Goepelt
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Bernhard Goepelt
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Chief Legal Counsel
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