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COCA COLA CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 5, 2013)

Filed March 5, 2013For Securities:KO

Summary

This 8-K filing by The Coca-Cola Company announces the successful completion of a significant public offering of debt securities on March 5, 2013. The company raised a total of $2.5 billion by issuing three tranches of notes: $500 million in Floating Rate Notes due 2015, $1.25 billion in 1.150% Notes due 2018, and $750 million in 2.500% Notes due 2023. This debt issuance was made under the company's existing shelf registration statement and indicates a strategic move to secure long-term financing. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, reflecting the company's ongoing financial management and commitment to maintaining a strong liquidity position. Investors should note the specific terms of these new notes and their maturity dates as disclosed in the filing's exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1Coca-Cola Company completed a public offering of debt securities on March 5, 2013.
  • 2Total proceeds from the offering amounted to $2.5 billion.
  • 3The offering included $500 million in Floating Rate Notes due 2015.
  • 4The offering included $1.25 billion in 1.150% Notes due 2018.
  • 5The offering included $750 million in 2.500% Notes due 2023.
  • 6The debt issuance was conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statement.
  • 7The filing includes details of the Underwriting Agreement and the governing Indenture, along with specific forms of the notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K filing reports on the material event of The Coca-Cola Company completing a public offering of debt securities, specifically issuing three tranches of notes totaling $2.5 billion.

The company raised an aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion through this public offering of notes.

The offering consisted of $500,000,000 of Floating Rate Notes due 2015, $1,250,000,000 of 1.150% Notes due 2018, and $750,000,000 of 2.500% Notes due 2023.

Further details regarding the terms of the notes and the agreements governing their issuance, including the Underwriting Agreement and the Indenture, are available as exhibits to this Form 8-K filing and are incorporated by reference.