8-K: Current report filing

Published on April 25, 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):

April 19, 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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On April 19, 2005, The Coca-Cola Company granted to Mary E. Minnick,
Executive Vice President of the Company and President and Chief Operating
Officer, Asia, 50,000 shares of restricted stock under the 1989 Restricted Stock
Award Plan of The Coca-Cola Company, as amended (the "Restricted Stock Plan"),
subject to both performance measures and continued employment. The performance
measure for the award is net income.

A copy of the Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement in connection
with the 1989 Restricted Stock Award Plan of The Coca-Cola Company is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01(c) Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement in connection with
the 1989 Restricted Stock Award Plan of The Coca-Cola Company.








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: April 25, 2005 By: /s/ Connie D. McDaniel
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Connie D. McDaniel
Vice President and Controller







EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Exhibit 99.1 Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement in connection with the
1989 Restricted Stock Award Plan of The Coca-Cola Company