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COCA COLA CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 13, 2008)

Filed February 13, 2008For Securities:KO

Summary

This 8-K filing by The Coca-Cola Company, dated February 13, 2008, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2007. Investors seeking an update on the company's performance will find the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) to be the core of this filing. This document provides the key financial metrics and operational highlights that shaped Coca-Cola's performance throughout 2007. The filing itself is procedural, indicating the public release of earnings information that is crucial for understanding the company's current financial standing, profitability, and any trends that may impact future growth. Investors should review the press release for details on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Coca-Cola Company filed an 8-K on February 13, 2008.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release detailing these financial results.
  • 4The information provided is crucial for investors to assess the company's performance and financial condition.
  • 5The press release includes details on revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the periods reported.
  • 6This filing serves as a public disclosure mechanism for material financial information.
  • 7The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to The Coca-Cola Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2007. It includes a press release with these details.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by The Coca-Cola Company on February 13, 2008, and attached to this 8-K filing.

The press release typically includes key financial metrics such as net revenue, operating income, net income, and earnings per share for both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2007. It may also contain management's commentary on performance and future outlook.

No, the information included in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) is generally considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's provided to the SEC but doesn't automatically trigger liability under Section 18, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another SEC filing.