Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by The Coca-Cola Company on April 5, 2019. The filing addresses a temporary suspension of trading under the Company's Employee Benefit Plans (Item 5.04) and includes related exhibits (Item 9.01).
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event disclosure and does not contain financial statement data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is the implementation of a temporary blackout period for the Coca-Cola Company 401(k) Plan. This restriction prevents participants from diversifying investments, directing accounts, or obtaining loans, withdrawals, or distributions due to a recordkeeping system update.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Blackout Period Dates: The blackout period begins at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2019, and is expected to conclude the week ending May 10, 2019.
- Executive Restrictions: In accordance with Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 104 of Regulation BTR, directors and executive officers were notified of restrictions on engaging in transactions involving Company common stock or derivatives during the blackout period.
- Information Availability: Confirmation of actual beginning and ending dates will be available for two years following the period by contacting the Corporate Secretary.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the exact start and end dates of the 401(k) plan blackout period (expected May 6–May 10, 2019).
- Confirm that no trading restrictions apply to the general public, as the filing specifically addresses employee benefit plan participants and executive officers.
- Note that this filing does not impact the Company's reported financial results or operational guidance.