8-K: Current report filing
Published on November 12, 2004
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):
November 11, 2004
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-02217 58-0628465
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Address of principal executive offices) (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:
/ / Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
/ / Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)
/ / Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
/ / Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of The Coca-Cola Company,
dated November 11, 2004, regarding Company priorities and long-term growth rate
objectives. Such information, including the Exhibits attached hereto, shall not
be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor
shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities
Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in
such filing.
On November 11, 2004, The Coca-Cola Company held an investor conference and
webcast regarding Company priorities and long-term growth rate objectives. The
Supplemental Information package for use at this conference is attached and
incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.2. All information in the
Supplemental Information package is presented as of November 11, 2004, and The
Coca-Cola Company does not assume any obligation to correct or update said
information in the future.
Item 9.01(c). Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company,dated November 11, 2004,
regarding Company priorities and long-term growth rate
objectives.
Exhibit 99.2 Supplemental Information prepared for use in connection with the
investor conference and webcast conducted on November 11, 2004.
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.
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
Date: November 11, 2004 By: /s/ Connie D. McDaniel
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Connie D. McDaniel
Vice President and Controller
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Exhibit 9.01 Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated November 11, 2004,
regarding Company priorities and long-term growth rate
objectives.
Exhibit 99.2 Supplemental Information prepared for use in connection with the
investor conference and webcast conducted on November 11, 2004.