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Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ: COKE) reports 2026 annual meeting vote results

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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2026. Stockholders elected all 11 director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified.

Support for directors was strong, with votes for individual nominees ranging from 213,970,839 to 235,204,142, alongside 7,926,082 broker non-votes for each. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation for fiscal 2025 and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for highest-supported director 235,204,142 votes Jason D. (J.D.) Hickey director election
Votes for J. Frank Harrison, III 213,970,839 votes Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections 7,926,082 Each of 11 director elections
Executive compensation votes for 234,374,546 votes Advisory vote on 2025 named executive officer compensation
Executive compensation votes against 1,288,975 votes Advisory vote at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for 242,857,325 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 752,186 votes PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratification proposal
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
named executive officer compensation financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025"
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independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory basis financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025"
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting")"
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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 12, 2026
 COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware0-928656-0950585
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4100 Coca-Cola Plaza
Charlotte, NC
28211
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (980) 392-8298

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))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per shareCOKEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
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)
On May 12, 2026, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting").
(b)
At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders (i) elected all 11 of the Company’s nominees for director to serve until their terms expire at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified; (ii) approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025; and (iii) ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. Each of these proposals is further described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2026.
The final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

1. Election of directors:

NomineeVotes ForVotes WithheldBroker Non-Votes
J. Frank Harrison, III213,970,839 21,801,856 7,926,082 
Sharon A. Decker231,985,103 3,787,592 7,926,082 
Morgan H. Everett215,228,601 20,544,094 7,926,082 
Ellison C. Glenn234,802,372 970,323 7,926,082 
James R. Helvey, III232,978,411 2,794,284 7,926,082 
Jason D. (J.D.) Hickey235,204,142 568,553 7,926,082 
William H. Jones234,915,587 857,108 7,926,082 
David M. Katz215,237,975 20,534,720 7,926,082 
James H. Morgan216,922,359 18,850,336 7,926,082 
Dennis A. Wicker215,374,106 20,398,589 7,926,082 
Richard T. Williams235,191,108 581,587 7,926,082 

2. Advisory vote to approve the Company’s named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2025:

Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
234,374,546 1,288,975 109,174 7,926,082 

3. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026:

Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
242,857,325 752,186 89,266 — 





SIGNATURE

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.

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.
Date: May 13, 2026
By:/s/ E. Beauregarde Fisher III
E. Beauregarde Fisher III
Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
and Corporate Secretary


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FAQ

What did Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) announce from its 2026 annual meeting?

Coca-Cola Consolidated announced that stockholders completed routine annual meeting business, including electing 11 directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, based on strong overall voting support.

How many directors were elected at Coca-Cola Consolidated’s 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected 11 director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified. Vote totals for individual nominees ranged from 213,970,839 to 235,204,142 votes for, with 7,926,082 broker non-votes recorded for each director election.

How did Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) stockholders vote on executive compensation?

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation for fiscal 2025. The filing reports 234,374,546 votes for, 1,288,975 votes against, 109,174 abstentions, and 7,926,082 broker non-votes, indicating strong overall support for the company’s executive pay program at the 2026 annual meeting.

Which auditor did Coca-Cola Consolidated stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Coca-Cola Consolidated’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. The vote results were 242,857,325 votes for, 752,186 votes against, and 89,266 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported for this proposal at the 2026 annual meeting.

Were there any broker non-votes at the Coca-Cola Consolidated 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. For director elections and the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, 7,926,082 broker non-votes were reported. For the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, the company reported no broker non-votes in the voting results.

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