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The Coca-Cola Company appointed Max Levchin to its Board of Directors, effective immediately on October 16, 2025, and named him to the Board’s Talent and Compensation Committee.

For 2025, he will receive a prorated portion of the standard non‑employee director compensation: $90,000 paid in cash quarterly and $200,000 in deferred share units under the Directors’ Plan. The company stated there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K and no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which he was selected. A press release announcing his election was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The Coca-Cola Company ha nominato Max Levchin al Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto immediato dal 16 ottobre 2025, e lo ha inserito nel Comitato Talent e Compensazione del consiglio.

Per il 2025, riceverà una quota proporzionale della normale retribuzione per i direttori non dipendenti: $90,000 in contanti pagati trimestralmente e $200,000 in unità azionarie differite ai sensi del Directors’ Plan. La società ha dichiarato che non esistono operazioni che richiedono divulgazione ai sensi della voce 404(a) del Regolamento S‑K e nessun accordo o intese ai fini della sua selezione. Un comunicato stampa che annuncia la sua elezione è stato fornito come Esibizione 99.1.

The Coca-Cola Company nombró a Max Levchin a su Junta Directiva, con efecto inmediato a partir del 16 de octubre de 2025, y lo designó para el Comité de Talento y Compensación de la Junta.

Para 2025, recibirá una porción prorrateada de la compensación estándar para directores no empleados: $90,000 en efectivo trimestral y $200,000 en unidades diferidas de acciones bajo el Directors’ Plan. La empresa declaró que no existen transacciones que requieran divulgación conforme al Ítem 404(a) del Reglamento S‑K y no hay acuerdos o entendimientos conforme a los cuales fue seleccionado. Un comunicado de prensa anunciando su elección fue presentado como Exhibit 99.1.

The Coca-Cola Company은 즉시 발효되어 2025년 10월 16일부터 이사회에 Max Levchin을 임명하고 이사회의 인재 및 보상 위원회에 그를 배정했습니다.

2025년에는 비상임 이사 보수의 표준의 비례분을 받게 되며: 현금으로 분기마다 지급되는 90,000 달러와 이사회 임원 보수 계획에 따른 200,000 달러를 차후 주식 단위로 받게 됩니다. 회사는 Regulation S‑K의 404(a) 항목에 따라 공시가 필요한 거래가 없으며 그가 선발된 바에 대한 합의나 이해관계도 없다고 밝혔습니다. 그의 선정을 발표하는 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 제공되었습니다.

The Coca-Cola Company a nommé Max Levchin au conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat le 16 octobre 2025, et l'a nommé au comité Talent et Compensation du conseil.

Pour 2025, il recevra une partie proratisée de la rémunération standard des administrateurs non salariés : 90 000 $ en espèces versées trimestriellement et 200 000 $ en unités d'actions différées dans le cadre du Plan des administrateurs. La société a indiqué qu'il n'existe aucune transaction nécessitant une divulgation au titre de l'article 404(a) du règlement S‑K et qu'aucun accord ou entendement n'a été établi selon lequel il a été sélectionné. Un communiqué de presse annonçant son élection a été fourni comme Exhibit 99.1.

Die Coca-Cola Company hat Max Levchin mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Vorstand ernannt und ihn dem Vorstandsausschuss Talent und Vergütung zugewiesen.

Für 2025 erhält er eine anteilige Vergütung für unabhängige Direktoren: 90.000 $ in bar vierteljährlich und 200.000 $ in Deferred Share Units gemäß dem Directors’ Plan. Das Unternehmen erklärte, dass keine Transaktionen existieren, die gemäß Item 404(a) der Regulation S‑K offengelegt werden müssen, und dass keine Abkommen oder Verständigungen bestehen, nach denen er ausgewählt wurde. Eine Pressemitteilung, die seine Wahl ankündigt, wurde als Exhibit 99.1 vorgelegt.

The Coca-Cola Company عينت Max Levchin عضواً في مجلس الإدارة اعتباراً من 16 أكتوبر 2025، وعيّنته في لجنة المواهب والتعويضات التابعة للمجلس.

بالنسبة لعام 2025، سيتلقى جزءاً نسبياً من التعويض القياسي للمديرين غير العاملين: 90,000 دولار نقداً ربع سنوي و 200,000 دولار في وحدات أسهم مؤجلة بموجب خطة المدراء.ذكرت الشركة أنه لا توجد معاملات تتطلب الإفصاح وفق المادة 404(a) من اللائحة S‑K ولا توجد ترتيبات أو تفاهمات بموجبها تم اختياره. كما تم تزويد بيان صحفي يعلن عن انتخابه كمعروض كـ Exhibit 99.1.

The Coca-Cola Company 任命 Max Levchin 为董事会成员,即日起自 2025 年 10 月 16 日生效,并任命他加入董事会的人才与薪酬委员会。

就 2025 年而言,他将按比例领取非员工董事的标准报酬:90,000 美元 以现金按季度支付,以及 200,000 美元 的延期股票单位,依据董事计划。

公司表示,根据 Regulation S-K 的第 404(a) 项不需要披露任何交易,且不存在他被选中的任何安排或理解。宣布其当选的新闻稿作为 Exhibit 99.1 提交。

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The Coca-Cola Company ha nominato Max Levchin al Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto immediato dal 16 ottobre 2025, e lo ha inserito nel Comitato Talent e Compensazione del consiglio.

Per il 2025, riceverà una quota proporzionale della normale retribuzione per i direttori non dipendenti: $90,000 in contanti pagati trimestralmente e $200,000 in unità azionarie differite ai sensi del Directors’ Plan. La società ha dichiarato che non esistono operazioni che richiedono divulgazione ai sensi della voce 404(a) del Regolamento S‑K e nessun accordo o intese ai fini della sua selezione. Un comunicato stampa che annuncia la sua elezione è stato fornito come Esibizione 99.1.

The Coca-Cola Company nombró a Max Levchin a su Junta Directiva, con efecto inmediato a partir del 16 de octubre de 2025, y lo designó para el Comité de Talento y Compensación de la Junta.

Para 2025, recibirá una porción prorrateada de la compensación estándar para directores no empleados: $90,000 en efectivo trimestral y $200,000 en unidades diferidas de acciones bajo el Directors’ Plan. La empresa declaró que no existen transacciones que requieran divulgación conforme al Ítem 404(a) del Reglamento S‑K y no hay acuerdos o entendimientos conforme a los cuales fue seleccionado. Un comunicado de prensa anunciando su elección fue presentado como Exhibit 99.1.

The Coca-Cola Company은 즉시 발효되어 2025년 10월 16일부터 이사회에 Max Levchin을 임명하고 이사회의 인재 및 보상 위원회에 그를 배정했습니다.

2025년에는 비상임 이사 보수의 표준의 비례분을 받게 되며: 현금으로 분기마다 지급되는 90,000 달러와 이사회 임원 보수 계획에 따른 200,000 달러를 차후 주식 단위로 받게 됩니다. 회사는 Regulation S‑K의 404(a) 항목에 따라 공시가 필요한 거래가 없으며 그가 선발된 바에 대한 합의나 이해관계도 없다고 밝혔습니다. 그의 선정을 발표하는 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 제공되었습니다.

The Coca-Cola Company a nommé Max Levchin au conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat le 16 octobre 2025, et l'a nommé au comité Talent et Compensation du conseil.

Pour 2025, il recevra une partie proratisée de la rémunération standard des administrateurs non salariés : 90 000 $ en espèces versées trimestriellement et 200 000 $ en unités d'actions différées dans le cadre du Plan des administrateurs. La société a indiqué qu'il n'existe aucune transaction nécessitant une divulgation au titre de l'article 404(a) du règlement S‑K et qu'aucun accord ou entendement n'a été établi selon lequel il a été sélectionné. Un communiqué de presse annonçant son élection a été fourni comme Exhibit 99.1.

Die Coca-Cola Company hat Max Levchin mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Vorstand ernannt und ihn dem Vorstandsausschuss Talent und Vergütung zugewiesen.

Für 2025 erhält er eine anteilige Vergütung für unabhängige Direktoren: 90.000 $ in bar vierteljährlich und 200.000 $ in Deferred Share Units gemäß dem Directors’ Plan. Das Unternehmen erklärte, dass keine Transaktionen existieren, die gemäß Item 404(a) der Regulation S‑K offengelegt werden müssen, und dass keine Abkommen oder Verständigungen bestehen, nach denen er ausgewählt wurde. Eine Pressemitteilung, die seine Wahl ankündigt, wurde als Exhibit 99.1 vorgelegt.

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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):
October 16, 2025

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COCA COLA CO
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-0221758-0628465
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta,Georgia30313
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
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))










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, $0.25 Par ValueKONew York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes Due 2026KO26New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Notes Due 2026KO26CNew York Stock Exchange
1.125% Notes Due 2027KO27New York Stock Exchange
0.125% Notes Due 2029KO29ANew York Stock Exchange
0.125% Notes Due 2029KO29BNew York Stock Exchange
0.400% Notes Due 2030KO30BNew York Stock Exchange
1.250% Notes Due 2031KO31New York Stock Exchange
3.125% Notes Due 2032KO32New York Stock Exchange
0.375% Notes Due 2033KO33New York Stock Exchange
0.500% Notes Due 2033KO33ANew York Stock Exchange
1.625% Notes Due 2035KO35New York Stock Exchange
1.100% Notes Due 2036KO36New York Stock Exchange
0.950% Notes Due 2036KO36ANew York Stock Exchange
3.375% Notes Due 2037KO37New York Stock Exchange
0.800% Notes Due 2040KO40BNew York Stock Exchange
1.000% Notes Due 2041KO41New York Stock Exchange
3.500% Notes Due 2044KO44New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Notes Due 2053KO53New York Stock Exchange
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 5.02.     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) elected Max Levchin as a Director of the Company, effective immediately, and also appointed Mr. Levchin to the Board’s Talent and Compensation Committee.
Mr. Levchin will participate in The Coca-Cola Company Directors’ Plan (the “Compensation Plan”), pursuant to which, in 2025, he will be entitled to a prorated portion of the annual compensation paid to non-employee Directors of the Company, which such total annual compensation consists of $90,000 to be paid in quarterly installments in cash and $200,000 to be paid in deferred share units. The Compensation Plan is described further starting on page 37 of the Company’s 2025 Proxy Statement.
There are no transactions in which Mr. Levchin has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Levchin and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a Director of the Company.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Mr. Levchin to the Board is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01(d).    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated October 16, 2025.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the iXBRL document).







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 16, 2025
By:/s/ Monica Howard Douglas
Monica Howard Douglas
Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel

FAQ

What did Coca-Cola (KO) announce in this 8-K?

The company appointed Max Levchin to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, and added him to the Talent and Compensation Committee.

What is Max Levchin’s 2025 compensation as a Coca-Cola (KO) director?

He will receive a prorated portion of annual director pay: $90,000 in cash (paid quarterly) and $200,000 in deferred share units.

When did Max Levchin’s appointment to Coca-Cola’s board take effect?

His appointment was effective October 16, 2025.

Does the filing note any related-party transactions for Max Levchin?

No. It states there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Was a press release included with Coca-Cola’s (KO) announcement?

Yes. The press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Is there any arrangement behind Max Levchin’s selection to the board?

The company states there is no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which he was selected.
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