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 12, 2013
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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) |
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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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 12, 2013, The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) announced that Steven A. Cahillane, Executive Vice President of the Company and President, Coca-Cola Americas, is leaving the Company. Mr. Cahillane’s last day of employment will be February 28, 2014.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Cahillane’s departure and other matters 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 12, 2013, regarding Steven A. Cahillane.
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 | |
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Date: December 18, 2013 |
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/s/ Bernhard Goepelt |
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Bernhard Goepelt |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Legal Counsel |