8-K: Current report filing
Published on December 15, 1998
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):
December 11, 1998
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 December 11, 1998, The Coca-Cola Company (the "Company")
and Cadbury Schweppes plc announced that they have signed
agreements for The Coca-Cola Company to acquire Cadbury
Schweppes' beverage brands in more than 120 countries around
the world for approximately $1.85 billion. The transactions
do not apply to the U.S., France and South Africa.
On December 11, 1998, the Company also announced its
expectations for fourth-quarter worldwide volume and EPS
trends.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press release of The Coca-Cola Company issued
December 11, 1998 - The Coca-Cola Company and
Cadbury Schweppes announce $1.85 billion
transaction for Cadbury Schweppes beverage
brands
99.2 Press release of The Coca-Cola Company issued
December 11, 1998 - The Coca-Cola Company
announces expectations for fourth-quarter
worldwide volume and EPS trends
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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: December 15, 1998 By:/s/ JAMES E. CHESTNUT
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James E. Chestnut
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
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99.1 Press release of The Coca-Cola Company issued
December 11, 1998 - The Coca-Cola Company and
Cadbury Schweppes announce $1.85 billion
transaction for Cadbury Schweppes beverage
brands
99.2 Press release of The Coca-Cola Company issued
December 11, 1998 - The Coca-Cola Company
announces expectations for fourth-quarter
worldwide volume and EPS trends