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COCA COLA CO 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 23, 2022)

Filed August 23, 2022For Securities:KO

Summary

The Coca-Cola Company has announced a significant leadership change with the departure of Alfredo Rivera, President of the North America Operating Unit, effective December 31, 2022. Mr. Rivera will transition to a senior advisor role until March 31, 2023, to ensure a smooth handover. This transition marks the end of an era for a key executive within the company's largest operating unit. Investors should note the terms of Mr. Rivera's separation agreement, which outline his severance benefits, including eligibility for pro-rated annual incentives for 2022 and the first three months of 2023, provided he remains employed through the specified dates. His outstanding long-term incentive awards will be handled according to existing plan terms, and he will receive accrued retirement benefits. The company has also furnished a press release detailing this announcement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Alfredo Rivera, President of North America Operating Unit, is departing the company.
  • 2Mr. Rivera's last day as President is December 31, 2022.
  • 3He will serve as a senior advisor to the company until March 31, 2023.
  • 4Mr. Rivera is eligible for a pro-rated 2022 annual incentive award if he stays through December 31, 2022.
  • 5He is also eligible for a pro-rated 2023 annual incentive award (for three months) if he stays through March 31, 2023.
  • 6Outstanding long-term incentive awards will be treated per existing plan terms.
  • 7Mr. Rivera will receive accrued and vested retirement benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alfredo Rivera, President of the North America Operating Unit, is departing The Coca-Cola Company.

Mr. Rivera will step down as President on December 31, 2022. He will continue as a senior advisor until March 31, 2023.

Mr. Rivera will receive severance benefits under the company's Severance Pay Plan. He is eligible for pro-rated annual incentive awards for 2022 and the first three months of 2023 if he remains employed through the respective dates. His outstanding equity awards will be handled per existing plan terms, and he will receive accrued retirement benefits and continued health and welfare coverage.

The filing does not specify the reason for Mr. Rivera's departure, only the terms of his separation and transition.