8-K: Current report filing
Published on January 6, 2005
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):
January 4, 2005
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 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On January 4, 2005, Robert L. Nardelli notified The Coca-Cola Company (the
"Company") of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board of
Directors of the Company at its 2005 Annual Meeting of Share Owners due to the
increasing demands on his time at The Home Depot, Inc. A copy of the press
release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01(c). Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated January 6, 2005,
regarding Robert L. Nardelli
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: January 6, 2005 By: /s/Sharon R.B. Case
______________________________
Sharon R.B. Case
Vice President and
Deputy General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated January 6, 2005,
regarding Robert L. Nardelli