Form: 8-K

Current report

May 2, 2025

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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):
May 2, 2025 (April 30, 2025)

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COCA COLA CO
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-02217 58-0628465
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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))














Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.25 Par Value KO New York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes Due 2026 KO26 New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Notes Due 2026 KO26C New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Notes Due 2027 KO27 New York Stock Exchange
0.125% Notes Due 2029 KO29A New York Stock Exchange
0.125% Notes Due 2029 KO29B New York Stock Exchange
0.400% Notes Due 2030 KO30B New York Stock Exchange
1.250% Notes Due 2031 KO31 New York Stock Exchange
3.125% Notes Due 2032 KO32 New York Stock Exchange
0.375% Notes Due 2033 KO33 New York Stock Exchange
0.500% Notes Due 2033 KO33A New York Stock Exchange
1.625% Notes Due 2035 KO35 New York Stock Exchange
1.100% Notes Due 2036 KO36 New York Stock Exchange
0.950% Notes Due 2036 KO36A New York Stock Exchange
3.375% Notes Due 2037 KO37 New York Stock Exchange
0.800% Notes Due 2040 KO40B New York Stock Exchange
1.000% Notes Due 2041 KO41 New York Stock Exchange
3.500% Notes Due 2044 KO44 New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Notes Due 2053 KO53 New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange
Act. ☐
















Item 5.07.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
(a)The 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The results of the matters submitted to a vote of the shareowners at the meeting are set forth below. Pursuant to Delaware law and the Company’s By-Laws, abstentions and broker non-votes are not considered votes cast and do not affect the outcome of the votes. Therefore, only votes for and against each matter are included in the percentages below.
(b)Item 1. Election of Directors. Shareowners elected each of the persons named below as Directors, to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, as follows:
FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES
Herb Allen 2,772,830,425 91.96 242,548,256 8.04 9,569,604 468,948,446
Bela Bajaria 3,001,968,213 99.42 17,552,096 0.58 5,428,376 468,948,446
Ana Botín 2,950,210,607 97.71 69,190,811 2.29 5,547,267 468,948,446
Christopher C. Davis 2,891,569,752 95.78 127,297,994 4.22 6,080,939 468,948,446
Carolyn Everson 2,955,192,695 97.87 64,285,508 2.13 5,470,482 468,948,446
Thomas S. Gayner 2,324,087,601 76.98 694,800,586 23.02 6,060,498 468,948,446
Maria Elena Lagomasino 2,917,331,221 96.62 102,040,961 3.38 5,576,091 468,948,446
Amity Millhiser 2,974,104,842 98.51 45,002,386 1.49 5,841,457 468,948,446
James Quincey 2,848,369,604 94.36 170,359,116 5.64 6,219,766 468,948,446
Caroline J. Tsay 2,985,149,292 98.89 33,610,907 1.11 6,188,484 468,948,446
David B. Weinberg 2,942,878,744 97.48 76,178,175 2.52 5,891,158 468,948,446
Item 2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Votes regarding this advisory proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 2,767,288,785 91.83  %
Votes Cast Against: 246,186,644 8.17  %
Abstentions: 11,472,537
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446
Item 3. Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 3,268,034,924 93.73  %
Votes Cast Against: 218,550,855 6.27  %
Abstentions: 7,311,352
Broker Non-Votes: N/A
Item 4. Shareowner Proposal Regarding an Assessment of Non-Sugar Sweeteners. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 339,274,116 11.34  %
Votes Cast Against: 2,653,295,506 88.66  %
Abstentions: 32,378,489
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446
Item 5. Shareowner Proposal Regarding a Report on Food Waste. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 374,840,479 12.47  %
Votes Cast Against: 2,630,753,596 87.53  %
Abstentions: 19,354,036
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446


Item 6. Shareowner Proposal Regarding Creation of an Improper Influence Board Committee. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 25,287,604 0.84  %
Votes Cast Against: 2,976,110,387 99.16  %
Abstentions: 23,550,120
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446
Item 7. Shareowner Proposal Regarding DEI Goals in Executive Pay. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 33,011,861 1.10  %
Votes Cast Against: 2,979,057,601 98.90  %
Abstentions: 12,875,035
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446
Item 8. Shareowner Proposal Regarding a Report on Brand Image Impacts. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 139,431,378 4.66  %
Votes Cast Against: 2,851,063,155 95.34  %
Abstentions: 34,454,139
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446
Item 9. Shareowner Proposal Regarding a Report on Civil Liberties in Advertising Services. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:
Votes Cast For: 22,736,381 0.76  %
Votes Cast Against: 2,978,182,926 99.24  %
Abstentions: 24,029,378
Broker Non-Votes: 468,948,446

Item 9.01(d).    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the iXBRL document).





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, thereunto duly authorized.

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
Date: May 2, 2025 By: /s/ Monica Howard Douglas
Monica Howard Douglas
Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel