8-K: Current report filing
Published on October 24, 1997
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):
October 23, 1997
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
Item 5. Other Events
On October 23, 1997, The Coca-Cola Company (the "Company")
announced that at a special meeting held on that date by its
Board of Directors, the Board had elected M. Douglas Ivester
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. The Company also announced that Mr. Ivester will
relinquish the office of President in assuming his new
responsibilities, and that the office of President will not
be filled at this time.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99 Press release of The Coca-Cola Company issued
October 23, 1997
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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.
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
Date: October 24, 1997 By:/s/ JOSEPH R. GLADDEN, JR.
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Joseph R. Gladden, Jr.
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
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99 Press release issued October 23, 1997