Coca-Cola (KO) CEO James Quincey receives grant of 522,910 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quincey James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey received a grant of 522,910 employee stock options on February 26, 2026. These options were granted under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan and include a tax withholding right.

According to the grant terms, one fourth of the options becomes exercisable on each of February 26, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029, and February 28, 2030. As of February 26, 2026, Quincey also held Coca-Cola common stock both directly and indirectly, including shares credited to his 401(k) and a supplemental 401(k) plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Quincey James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30313

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COCA COLA CO [ KO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value								678,459(1)	D
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value								44,678	I	By Wife
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value								8,886(2)	I	By 401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$80.455	02/26/2026		A		522,910		(3)	02/26/2036	Common Stock, $.25 Par Value	522,910	$0	522,910	D
Hypothetical Shares	$0(4)							(5)	(5)	Common Stock, $.25 Par Value	35,443		35,443(6)	I	By Supplemental 401(k) Plan

Explanation of Responses:

1. Exhibit Index - Exhibit No. 24 - Power of Attorney

2. Shares credited to the reporting person's account under The Coca-Cola Company 401(k) Plan, as of February 26, 2026.

3. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 26, 2026 under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan. One fourth of grant becomes exercisable on each of February 26, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029 and February 28, 2030.

4. Each hypothetical share is equal to one share of common stock of The Coca-Cola Company.

5. There is no data applicable with respect to the hypothetical shares.

6. As of February 26, 2026.

	/s/ James Quincey	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Coca-Cola (KO) CEO James Quincey report in this Form 4?

James Quincey reported receiving a grant of 522,910 employee stock options on February 26, 2026. The filing also updates his direct and indirect holdings of Coca-Cola common stock and retirement-related hypothetical shares as of that same date.

How many stock options were granted to Coca-Cola (KO) CEO James Quincey?

James Quincey was granted 522,910 employee stock options. These options were issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan and carry a tax withholding right, reflecting a large long-term equity incentive tied to Coca-Cola’s common stock performance.

What is the vesting schedule for James Quincey’s new Coca-Cola (KO) stock options?

The stock options vest in four equal installments. One fourth becomes exercisable on each of February 26, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029, and February 28, 2030, creating a multi-year incentive structure for the Coca-Cola CEO.

Under which plan were the new Coca-Cola (KO) stock options granted to the CEO?

The options were granted under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan. This plan governs the terms of equity awards, including vesting and tax withholding rights, used to align executive compensation with long-term shareholder interests at Coca-Cola.

What indirect Coca-Cola (KO) holdings does James Quincey report in this filing?

James Quincey reports indirect holdings through a supplemental 401(k) plan, a 401(k) plan, and shares held by his wife. The filing states that hypothetical shares in the supplemental plan each equal one share of Coca-Cola common stock, as of February 26, 2026.

Do the hypothetical shares reported by Coca-Cola (KO) CEO equal common stock?

Yes. The filing states that each hypothetical share equals one share of Coca-Cola common stock. These hypothetical shares are credited under a supplemental 401(k) plan, providing retirement-related exposure to Coca-Cola’s stock rather than regular tradable shares.