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COCA COLA CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2009)

Filed October 20, 2009For Securities:KO

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by The Coca-Cola Company (KO) on October 20, 2009, primarily serves to disclose its financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date 2009. The report directly attaches a press release dated October 20, 2009, which contains the detailed financial performance data for the period. While this filing itself does not provide direct commentary or analysis, it makes available the company's latest financial performance information to investors. Investors reviewing this filing should note that the attached press release contains the core financial information. This includes revenue, profit, and other key performance indicators for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2009. The document explicitly states that the press release and its contents are not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they automatically incorporated into other securities filings, unless specifically referenced. Therefore, investors should refer to the press release for the actual financial figures and any accompanying management discussion.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Coca-Cola Company filed an 8-K on October 20, 2009, to report financial results.
  • 2The filing includes financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date 2009.
  • 3An attached press release dated October 20, 2009, contains the detailed financial performance information.
  • 4The information is provided to satisfy reporting obligations and inform investors.
  • 5The press release is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly incorporated by reference.
  • 6Investors should refer to the attached press release for the specific financial figures and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly disclose The Coca-Cola Company's financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date period of 2009, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date 2009 are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific figures.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new forward-looking statements or management commentary. It solely serves to attach and report the press release containing the financial results. Any commentary or forward-looking statements would be found within the attached press release itself.

The filing explicitly states that the information within the attached press release shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated otherwise in such filings. This means it's an informational disclosure rather than a formal SEC filing component for liability purposes.