Coca-Cola (KO) CEO James Quincey receives grant of 522,910 stock options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
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.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
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5 txns
Insider
Quincey James
Role
Chairman and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 522,910 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Hypothetical Shares | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, $.25 Par Value | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, $.25 Par Value | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, $.25 Par Value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 522,910 shares (Direct);
Hypothetical Shares — 35,443 shares (Indirect, By Supplemental 401(k) Plan);
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value — 678,459 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value — 44,678 shares (Indirect, By Wife)
Footnotes (1)
- Exhibit Index - Exhibit No. 24 - Power of Attorney Shares credited to the reporting person's account under The Coca-Cola Company 401(k) Plan, as of February 26, 2026. 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. Each hypothetical share is equal to one share of common stock of The Coca-Cola Company. There is no data applicable with respect to the hypothetical shares. As of February 26, 2026.
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.