# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000021344
**File Stem:** 0001628280-26-029230
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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**0001628280-26-029230.hdr.sgml**: 20260501

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-26-029230

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260429

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260501

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260501

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** COCA COLA CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000021344
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BEVERAGES [2080]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 580628465
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-02217
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26931324

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE COCA COLA PLAZA
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30313
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 404-676-2121

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE COCA COLA PLAZA
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30313

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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 1, 2026 (April 29, 2026)**

![Corporate_Mark_Primary_Logo_Black.jpg](ko-20260429_g1.jpg)

COCA COLA CO

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Delaware** | **Delaware** | **001-02217** | **58-0628465** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| **One Coca-Cola Plaza** | **One Coca-Cola Plaza** | | |
| **Atlanta,** | **Georgia** | | **30313** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | | (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:

☐ 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))

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**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **<u>Title of each class</u>** | **<u>Trading Symbol(s)</u>** | **<u>Name of each exchange on which registered</u>** |
| **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** |

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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. ☐

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**Item 5.07. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company (the "Company") was held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Item 1. Election of Directors</u>. Shareowners elected each of the persons named below as Directors, to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | FOR | % FOR | AGAINST | % AGAINST | ABSTENTIONS | BROKER NON-VOTES |
| Herb Allen | 3070951760 | 95.76 | 135974332 | 4.24 | 7088305 | 463652223 |
| Bela Bajaria | 3178560395 | 99.05 | 30433567 | 0.95 | 5022733 | 463652223 |
| Ana Botín | 3142319991 | 97.91 | 67007690 | 2.09 | 4668652 | 463652223 |
| Henrique Braun | 3203953804 | 99.84 | 5078771 | 0.16 | 4985022 | 463652223 |
| Christopher C. Davis | 3044263740 | 94.86 | 164902725 | 5.14 | 4851132 | 463652223 |
| Carolyn Everson | 3148791385 | 98.12 | 60360828 | 1.88 | 4865384 | 463652223 |
| Thomas S. Gayner | 2438766678 | 76.00 | 770081008 | 24.00 | 5180451 | 463652223 |
| Max Levchin | 3176167552 | 98.98 | 32652507 | 1.02 | 5211278 | 463652223 |
| Amity Millhiser | 3118147038 | 97.16 | 90986006 | 2.84 | 4898104 | 463652223 |
| James Quincey | 3144443152 | 98.00 | 64283428 | 2.00 | 5304568 | 463652223 |
| Caroline J. Tsay | 3151127216 | 98.20 | 57677917 | 1.80 | 5226204 | 463652223 |
| David B. Weinberg | 3105146920 | 96.77 | 103708472 | 3.23 | 5175895 | 463652223 |

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<u>Item 2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation</u>. Votes regarding this advisory proposal were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 2906500165 | 90.84% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 293071998 | 9.16% |
| Abstentions: | 14455974 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 463652223 |  |

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<u>Item 3. Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors</u>. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 3435467152 | 93.56% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 236395960 | 6.44% |
| Abstentions: | 5820375 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | N/A |  |

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<u>Item 4. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Sustainability Committee By-Law Amendment</u>. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 27802908 | 0.87% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 3155848505 | 99.13% |
| Abstentions: | 30378038 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 463652223 |  |

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<u>Item 5. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report Evaluating the Company's Plastics Packaging Policies</u>. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 25722443 | 0.81% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 3165079075 | 99.19% |
| Abstentions: | 23226971 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 463652223 |  |

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<u>Item 6. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on the Extent of the Company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts</u>. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 358483570 | 11.27% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 2823426583 | 88.73% |
| Abstentions: | 32118353 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 463652223 |  |

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<u>Item 7. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Related to Ingredients</u>. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 362312002 | 11.37% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 2823970923 | 88.63% |
| Abstentions: | 27748405 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 463652223 |  |

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<u>Item 8. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on the Company's Plans to Increase Sustainability Disclosure</u>. Votes regarding this proposal were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Votes Cast For: | 711641137 | 22.31% |
| Votes Cast Against: | 2478506619 | 77.69% |
| Abstentions: | 23883407 |  |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 463652223 |  |

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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<br>(REGISTRANT)** |
| Date: May 1, 2026 | By: | /s/ Monica Howard Douglas |
|  |  | Monica Howard Douglas<br>Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel |

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