Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by The Coca-Cola Company on July 22, 2009. The filing discloses a specific corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a senior officer.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the election of Kathy N. Waller as Controller of the Company, effective August 1, 2009. Ms. Waller, a Vice President who joined the company in 1987, will transition from her role as Chief of Internal Audits, which she will hold through July 31, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to announce the executive appointment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Kathy N. Waller was elected Controller effective August 1, 2009.
- Ms. Waller will cease serving as Chief of Internal Audits on July 31, 2009.
- Ms. Waller has been with the company since 1987 and was previously appointed Vice President in December 2005.
- A press release regarding this appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.