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COCA COLA CO — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from COCA COLA CO's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on the Company’s Plans to Increase Sustainability Disclosure at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on the Company’s Plans to Increase Sustainability Disclosure . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 711,641,137 22.31 % Votes Cast Against: 2,478,506,619 77.69 % Abstentions: 23,883,407 Broker Non-Votes: 463,652,223”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Related to Ingredients at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Related to Ingredients . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 362,312,002 11.37 % Votes Cast Against: 2,823,970,923 88.63 % Abstentions: 27,748,405 Broker Non-Votes: 463,652,223”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on the Extent of the Company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on the Extent of the Company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 358,483,570 11.27 % Votes Cast Against: 2,823,426,583 88.73 % Abstentions: 32,118,353 Broker Non-Votes: 463,652,223”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report Evaluating the Company’s Plastics Packaging Policies at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report Evaluating the Company’s Plastics Packaging Policies . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 25,722,443 0.81 % Votes Cast Against: 3,165,079,075 99.19 % Abstentions: 23,226,971 Broker Non-Votes: 463,652,223”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Sustainability Committee By-Law Amendment at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Sustainability Committee By-Law Amendment . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 27,802,908 0.87 % Votes Cast Against: 3,155,848,505 99.13 % Abstentions: 30,378,038 Broker Non-Votes: 463,652,223”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 3,435,467,152 93.56 % Votes Cast Against: 236,395,960 6.44 % Abstentions: 5,820,375 Broker Non-Votes: N/A”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation . Votes regarding this advisory proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 2,906,500,165 90.84 % Votes Cast Against: 293,071,998 9.16 % Abstentions: 14,455,974 Broker Non-Votes: 463,652,223”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Shareowners elected each of the persons named below as Directors, to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, as follows: FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES Herb Allen 3,070,951,760 95.76 135,974,332 4.24 7,088,305 463,652,223”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue $12.5 billion, EPS $0.86.

“dynamic environment. Our team is motivated by the opportunity to build on the company’s great foundation.” Highlights Quarterly Performance • Revenues: Net revenues grew 12% to $12.5 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 10%, driven by an 8% increase in concentrate sales and 2% growth in price/mix. Concentrate sales were 5 points ahead of unit case volume,”

Bela Bajaria was elected as Director at COCA COLA CO.

“On October 17, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board to 12 members and elected Bela Bajaria as a Director of the Company, effective immediately.”

Marc Bolland departed as Member of the Board of Directors at COCA COLA CO.

“Barry Diller, Alexis Herman and Marc Bolland, three members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”), each notified the Company of his or her decision to retire from the Board, effective August 1, 2024.”

Alexis Herman departed as Member of the Board of Directors at COCA COLA CO.

“Barry Diller, Alexis Herman and Marc Bolland, three members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”), each notified the Company of his or her decision to retire from the Board, effective August 1, 2024.”

Barry Diller departed as Member of the Board of Directors at COCA COLA CO.

“Barry Diller, Alexis Herman and Marc Bolland, three members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”), each notified the Company of his or her decision to retire from the Board, effective August 1, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Caused by the Decline in the Quality of Accessible Medical Care at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Caused by the Decline in the Quality of Accessible Medical Care . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 274,870,581 9.33 % Votes Cast Against: 2,671,833,124 90.67 % Abstentions: 42,287,439 Broker Non-Votes: 479,751,711”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Non-Sugar Sweeteners at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Non-Sugar Sweeteners . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 314,970,229 10.65 % Votes Cast Against: 2,641,778,772 89.35 % Abstentions: 32,242,143 Broker Non-Votes: 479,751,711”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Created by the Company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks Created by the Company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 46,488,037 1.57 % Votes Cast Against: 2,916,756,647 98.43 % Abstentions: 25,746,451 Broker Non-Votes: 479,751,711”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 3,290,550,913 95.06 % Votes Cast Against: 170,919,427 4.94 % Abstentions: 7,265,004 Broker Non-Votes: N/A”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Approval of The Coca-Cola Company Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Approval of The Coca-Cola Company Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 2,961,048,409 99.32 % Votes Cast Against: 20,221,600 0.68 % Abstentions: 7,721,135 Broker Non-Votes: 479,751,711”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Approval of The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Approval of The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 2,851,323,033 95.74 % Votes Cast Against: 126,906,154 4.26 % Abstentions: 10,761,957 Broker Non-Votes: 479,751,711”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation . Votes regarding this advisory proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 2,651,576,766 89.11 % Votes Cast Against: 323,955,555 10.89 % Abstentions: 13,458,823 Broker Non-Votes: 479,751,711”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-01 meeting.

“Shareowners elected each of the persons named below as Directors to serve until the 2025 annual meeting of shareowners as follows: FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES”

Mark Randazza changed role as Chief Accounting Officer at COCA COLA CO.

“Mark Randazza, currently Senior Vice President, Assistant Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, who has been the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer since May 2017, will continue to serve in that role until the effective date of Ms. May’s appointment, and then will continue his role as Senior Vice President and Assistant Controller.”

Erin "Ellie" May was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at COCA COLA CO.

“On May 2, 2024, The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) announced that Erin “Ellie” May, currently Senior Vice President and Controller, was appointed to the additional role of Chief Accounting Officer, the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective June 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $11.3 billion, EPS $0.74.

“success, thanks to the right strategies, clear alignment, a powerful portfolio and strong execution.” Highlights Quarterly Performance • Revenues: Net revenues grew 3% to $11.3 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 11%. Revenue performance included 13% growth in price/mix and a 2% decline in concentrate sales. Concentrate sales were 3 points behind unit”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported full year 2023 results: revenue $45.8 billion, EPS $2.47.

“and 3% growth in concentrate sales. The quarter included one additional day, which resulted in a 1-point tailwind to revenue growth. For the full year, net revenues grew 6% to $45.8 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 12%, driven by 10% growth in price/mix and 2% growth in concentrate sales. For both the quarter and the full year, organic revenue”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported fourth quarter 2023 results: revenue $10.8 billion, EPS $0.46.

“continue to create value for our stakeholders in 2024 and for the long term.” Highlights Quarterly / Full-Year Performance • Revenues: For the quarter, net revenues grew 7% to $10.8 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 12%, driven by 9% growth in price/mix and 3% growth in concentrate sales. The quarter included one additional day, which resulted in a”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $12.0 billion, EPS $0.71. Guidance raised.

“system, positions us to win in the marketplace today while also laying the groundwork for the long term.” Highlights Quarterly Performance • Revenues: Net revenues grew 8% to $12.0 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 11%. Revenue performance included 9% growth in price/mix and 2% growth in concentrate sales. Concentrate sales were in line with unit case”
Governance Changes

COCA COLA CO: Amended and restated by-laws effective October 19, 2023, with updates to shareowner meeting mechanics, notice procedures for shareowner business, director election mechanics, board size default removal, committee operating mechanics, removal of certain officer titles, and other technical revisions (effective 2023-10-19).

“Effective October 19, 2023, the Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) adopted and approved amended and restated by-laws (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”).”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO updated its second quarter 2023 guidance (raised).

“Coca-Cola Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance”

Thomas S. Gayner was elected as Director at COCA COLA CO.

“On July 19, 2023, the Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board to 14 members and elected Thomas S. Gayner as a Director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks from State Policies Restricting Reproductive Rights at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 9. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Risks from State Policies Restricting Reproductive Rights . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 406,436,966 13.12 % Votes Cast Against: 2,692,066,904 86.88 % Abstentions: 70,796,884 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting an Independent Board Chair Policy at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 8. Shareowner Proposal Requesting an Independent Board Chair Policy . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 615,675,181 19.81 % Votes Cast Against: 2,491,461,745 80.19 % Abstentions: 62,164,235 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Regarding Political Expenditures Values Alignment at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 7. Shareowner Proposal Regarding Political Expenditures Values Alignment . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 913,744,315 29.08 % Votes Cast Against: 2,228,571,148 70.92 % Abstentions: 26,985,700 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Global Transparency Report at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 6. Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Global Transparency Report . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 427,350,943 13.61 % Votes Cast Against: 2,712,323,285 86.39 % Abstentions: 29,626,918 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders rejected Shareowner Proposal Requesting an Audit of the Company’s Impact on Nonwhite Stakeholders at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 5. Shareowner Proposal Requesting an Audit of the Company’s Impact on Nonwhite Stakeholders . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 517,847,507 16.54 % Votes Cast Against: 2,613,244,391 83.46 % Abstentions: 38,205,583 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 4. Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Auditors . Votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 3,495,811,009 95.34 % Votes Cast Against: 170,955,121 4.66 % Abstentions: 7,610,322 Broker Non-Votes: N/A”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 3. Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Executive Compensation . Votes regarding this advisory proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For One Year: 3,116,090,868 98.59 % Votes Cast For Two Years: 8,566,517 0.27 % Votes Cast For Three Years: 35,958,708 1.14 % Abstentions: 8,674,073 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation . Votes regarding this advisory proposal were as follows: Votes Cast For: 2,841,765,788 90.08 % Votes Cast Against: 312,877,380 9.92 % Abstentions: 14,657,415 Broker Non-Votes: 505,076,089”
Shareholder Votes

COCA COLA CO shareholders approved Election of Directors for a term expiring in 2024 at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Item 1. Election of Directors . Shareowners elected each of the persons named below as Directors for a term expiring in 2024 as follows (with Ms. Millhiser’s term commencing July 1, 2023): FOR % FOR AGAINST % AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES Herb Allen 3,143,735,777 99.40 19,118,723 0.60 6,446,460 505,076,089 Marc Bolland 3,060,004,765 96.75 102,935,155 3.25 6,361,242 505,076,089 Ana Botín 3,080,418,730 97.39 82,680,190 2.61 6,201,956 505,076,089 Christopher C. Davis 2,960,186,585 93.61 202,119,672 6.39 6,988,713 505,076,089 Barry Diller 2,369,010,105 74.90 794,044,414 25.10 6,242,110 505,076,089 Carolyn Everson 3,134,792,633 99.11 28,252,475 0.89 6,255,955 505,076,089 Helene D. Gayle 3,051,998,179 96.49 111,144,669 3.51 6,158,315 505,076,089 Alexis M. Herman 2,969,986,799 93.89 193,312,392 6.11 6,001,823 505,076,089 Maria Elena Lagomasino 2,936,924,412 92.96 222,535,480 7.04 9,841,052 505,076,089 Amity Millhiser 3,151,309,172 99.63 11,656,920 0.37 6,335,071 505,076,089 James Quinc”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported first quarter 2023 results: revenue $11.0 billion, EPS $0.72.

“execution to deliver in the marketplace. We are confident in our ability to deliver on our 2023 objectives.” Highlights Quarterly Performance • Revenues: Net revenues grew 5% to $11.0 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 12%. Revenue performance included 11% growth in price/mix and 1% growth in concentrate sales. Concentrate sales were 2 points behind unit”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported full year 2022 results: revenue $43.0 billion, EPS $2.19. Guidance initiated.

“For the full year, net revenues grew 11% to $43.0 billion, and organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 16%.”
Earnings Releases

COCA COLA CO reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 results: revenue $10.1 billion, EPS $0.47. Guidance initiated.

“agility to drive growth and value for our stakeholders.” Highlights Quarterly / Full-Year Performance • Revenues: For the quarter, net revenues were strong, growing 7% to $10.1 billion. Organic revenues (non-GAAP) grew 15%. Organic revenue (non-GAAP) performance was strong across operating segments and included 12% growth in price/mix and 2% growth in”
Governance Changes

COCA COLA CO: Amended and restated by-laws to clarify and enhance procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for shareowner-requested special meetings, shareowner proposals, and shareowner-nominated director candidates, including updates related to universal proxy rules and Delaware law (effective 2022-12-07).

“On December 7, 2022, in connection with the new Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding universal proxy cards and certain recent changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) adopted and approved amended and restated by-laws (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective December 7, 2022, to clarify and enhance the procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements of the Company’s advance notice procedures for shareowner-requested special meetings, shareowner proposals and shareowner-nominated director candidates.”

Alfredo Rivera departed as President, North America Operating Unit at COCA COLA CO.

“On August 23, 2022, The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) announced that Alfredo Rivera, President, North America Operating Unit, will be departing the Company.”

Carolyn Everson was elected as Director at COCA COLA CO.

“On July 19, 2022, the Board increased the size of the Board to 12 members and elected Carolyn Everson as a Director of the Company.”

John Murphy changed role as President and Chief Financial Officer at COCA COLA CO.

“On July 21, 2022, the Company also announced that John Murphy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will become President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2022.”

Brian J. Smith departed as President and Chief Operating Officer at COCA COLA CO.

“On July 21, 2022, The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) announced that Brian J. Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, will be retiring from the Company.”

Robert A. Kotick departed as Director at COCA COLA CO.

“On March 1, 2022, Robert A. Kotick provided notice to The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) of his intention not to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareowners (the “2022 Annual Meeting”).”

Herbert A. Allen III was elected as Director at COCA COLA CO.

“elected Herbert A. Allen III as a Director of the Company.”

Herbert A. Allen retired as Director at COCA COLA CO.

“On August 18, 2021, Herbert A. Allen notified The Coca-Cola Company (“Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors, effective August 18, 2021.”

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