Current Report Filing (8-k)
December 06 2018 - 11:25AM
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):
December 6, 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
Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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
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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 ☐
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. ☐
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 4, 2018, Muhtar Kent provided notice to The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) of his
intention not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareowners (the “2019 Annual Meeting”)
and to resign from Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on that same date. In addition, on December 4,
2018, Sam Nunn provided notice to the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Messrs.
Kent and Nunn will remain Chairman of the Board and Lead Independent Director, respectively, and will maintain their committee
memberships, through the 2019 Annual Meeting.
On December 6, 2018, the Board elected James Quincey, who currently serves as the
Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve as Chairman of the Board following Mr. Kent’s retirement, contingent
on Mr. Quincey’s re-election as a Director at the 2019 Annual Meeting. On December 6, 2018, the Board also elected Maria Elena
Lagomasino to replace Mr. Nunn as Lead Independent Director, contingent on her re-election as a Director at the 2019 Annual
Meeting.
The Company’s press release with respect to these changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 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: December 6, 2018
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By:
/s/ Bernhard Goepelt
Bernhard Goepelt
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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