8-K: Current report filing
Published on September 12, 2006
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):
September 7, 2006
THE COCA-COLA
COMPANY
(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)
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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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)
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Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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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Item 1.01.
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Entry Into a Definitive Material
Agreement
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On September 7, 2006, an employment agreement was entered into
between Refreshment Services, S.A.S. (“Refreshment Services”), a subsidiary of
The Coca-Cola Company, and Dominique Reiniche, President, European Union
Group
of The Coca-Cola Company. The agreement is effective from May 1, 2005 and
details the terms and conditions of Ms. Reiniche’s employment. The material
terms of the agreement provide for an annual base salary of 500,000 euros,
a
$100,000 sign-on bonus, and participation in an annual incentive plan and
long-term equity programs, including stock options and performance share
units.
Ms. Reiniche will also receive certain benefits and perquisites, including
health insurance, a retirement plan, and access to a vehicle and driver.
Should
Refreshment Services terminate the agreement, except for serious or gross
misconduct, Ms. Reiniche would be entitled to twenty-four (24) months of
pay,
excluding any required termination indemnities under the applicable collective
bargaining agreement. In the event the agreement is terminated, Ms. Reiniche
agrees not to work for or be involved with a competing company for a period
of
six (6) months. In consideration of this noncompetition provision, Ms. Reiniche
would receive six (6) months of pay in lieu of the payment provided for in
the
applicable collective bargaining agreement.
An English translation of the agreement, the original of which is in
French, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01(c).
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Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Employment Agreement between Refreshment Services, S.A.S.,
a
subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, and Dominique Reiniche,
President,
European Union Group of The Coca-Cola
Company
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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: September 12, 2006
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By:/s/ Connie D. McDaniel
Connie
D. McDaniel
Vice
President & Controller
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Employment Agreement between Refreshment Services, S.A.S.,
a
subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, and Dominique Reiniche, President,
European Union Group of The Coca-Cola
Company
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