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COCA COLA CO 8-K Report (May 16, 2002)

Filed May 16, 2002For Securities:KO

Summary

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) filed an 8-K report on May 15, 2002, primarily to incorporate by reference several documents into its existing Form S-3 Registration Statement. The key documents being filed include the Underwriting Agreement, the Form of Note for its 4.00% Notes due June 1, 2005, and the Opinion of King & Spalding, along with a consent of counsel. This filing doesn't disclose new operational or financial performance metrics but rather provides documentation related to prior financing activities. Investors should note that these documents are being incorporated into a registration statement, suggesting they are part of a broader capital-raising or debt issuance process that had previously occurred or was being finalized. The specific details within the Underwriting Agreement and the Note form are crucial for understanding the terms and conditions under which these notes were issued.

Key Highlights

  • 1Coca-Cola Company filed an 8-K on May 15, 2002, related to its Form S-3 Registration Statement.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference an Underwriting Agreement.
  • 3Documentation for 4.00% Notes due June 1, 2005, including the form of the note, is included.
  • 4An opinion from King & Spalding is filed as an exhibit.
  • 5Consent of Counsel is provided, linked to the King & Spalding opinion.
  • 6This report primarily serves a procedural purpose for SEC registration, not for immediate performance updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to incorporate by reference several documents into The Coca-Cola Company's existing Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-59936). It's a procedural filing to ensure all relevant documentation is available to the SEC in relation to the registration statement.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or operational updates. It primarily consists of exhibits related to previous financing activities, specifically the issuance of notes.

The key documents filed as exhibits are: 1) the Underwriting Agreement, 2) the Form of Note for the 4.00% Notes due June 1, 2005, and 3) the Opinion of King & Spalding, along with a Consent of Counsel.

The filing of the Form of Note indicates that Coca-Cola had previously issued, or was in the process of issuing, 4.00% Notes with a maturity date of June 1, 2005. The details of this note, including its terms and conditions, are important for understanding the company's debt structure.