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COCA COLA CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 6, 2015)

Filed August 6, 2015For Securities:KO

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by The Coca-Cola Company (KO) on August 6, 2015, primarily announces a significant strategic transaction involving the combination of its European bottling operations with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (CCE) and Coca-Cola Iberian Partners, S.A. (CCIP) to form a new, larger Western European bottler named Coca-Cola European Partners plc (CCEP). This move is geared towards streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and creating a more robust platform for growth in the key European market. Investors should note that this filing also includes an investor presentation and a press release detailing the transaction, emphasizing that the information provided is for disclosure purposes and not for incorporation into SEC filings, except as expressly stated. The company has also included forward-looking statements and important information regarding the transaction, including where to find additional disclosures and details about participant solicitations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of a major transaction to combine Coca-Cola's European bottling operations with CCE and CCIP.
  • 2Formation of a new Western European bottler, Coca-Cola European Partners plc (CCEP).
  • 3The transaction aims to create a more efficient and larger bottling entity in Europe.
  • 4An investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and a joint press release (Exhibit 99.2) related to the transaction are attached.
  • 5Information is disclosed under Regulation FD, with specific disclaimers regarding its filing status.
  • 6Forward-looking statements are included, outlining potential risks and uncertainties associated with the transaction and general business operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce a significant transaction where The Coca-Cola Company is combining its European bottling operations with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. and Coca-Cola Iberian Partners, S.A. to create a new entity, Coca-Cola European Partners plc (CCEP).

CCEP is the name of the new, larger Western European bottler that will be formed by combining the bottling operations of The Coca-Cola Company (through a subsidiary), Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., and Coca-Cola Iberian Partners, S.A.

Investors can find more details in the attached investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and the joint press release (Exhibit 99.2) included with this filing. Additional information will also be available in a proxy statement/prospectus to be filed with the SEC, and can be obtained from the SEC's website or directly from Coca-Cola's Investor Relations.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not include detailed financial statements or results. It focuses on the announcement of a major business combination transaction and related disclosures.