KO names Max Levchin to Board, joins Talent & Compensation Committee

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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.

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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

COCA COLA CO

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
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

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 104			Cover 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.