COCA COLA CO current report, Q4 FY2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by The Coca-Cola Company on December 8, 2016. The filing addresses a corporate governance event regarding the Board of Directors rather than financial performance.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to personnel changes and does not contain financial statements.

Material Changes

The material change reported is the announcement that Howard G. Buffett will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareowners. He will remain on the Board and maintain his committee memberships until that meeting.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The only unusual item is the voluntary departure of a director.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Howard G. Buffett notified the Chairman of the Board on December 8, 2016, of his intention not to seek re-election.
  • Mr. Buffett will continue to serve on the Board until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
  • A press release regarding this retirement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • No financial data or operational metrics are included in this specific filing.