Executive Change

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 14, 2026 ( January 13, 2026 )   COCA COLA CO (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)   Delaware 001-02217 58-0628465 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)       One Coca-Cola Plaza   Atlanta , Georgia   30313 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)         Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 676-2121 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.25 Par Value KO New York Stock Exchange 1.875% Notes Due 2026 KO26 New York Stock Exchange 0.750% Notes Due 2026 KO26C New York Stock Exchange 1.125% Notes Due 2027 KO27 New York Stock Exchange 0.125% Notes Due 2029 KO29A New York Stock Exchange 0.125% Notes Due 2029 KO29B New York Stock Exchange 0.400% Notes Due 2030 KO30B New York Stock Exchange 1.250% Notes Due 2031 KO31 New York Stock Exchange 3.125% Notes Due 2032 KO32 New York Stock Exchange 0.375% Notes Due 2033 KO33 New York Stock Exchange 0.500% Notes Due 2033 KO33A New York Stock Exchange 1.625% Notes Due 2035 KO35 New York Stock Exchange 1.100% Notes Due 2036 KO36 New York Stock Exchange 0.950% Notes Due 2036 KO36A New York Stock Exchange 3.375% Notes Due 2037 KO37 New York Stock Exchange 0.800% Notes Due 2040 KO40B New York Stock Exchange 1.000% Notes Due 2041 KO41 New York Stock Exchange 3.500% Notes Due 2044 KO44 New York Stock Exchange 3.750% Notes Due 2053 KO53 New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐                Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.   On January 14, 2026, The Coca-Cola Company (the “Company”) announced a series of leadership changes. As part of these changes, the Company announced the creation of a new Chief Digital Officer. Effective March 31, 2026, the responsibilities associated with this role, which are currently overseen by John Murphy in his capacity as President and Chief Financial Officer, will transition to Sedef Salingan Sahin, who currently serves as President of the Company’s Eurasia and Middle East Operating Unit. Ms. Salingan Sahin will report to Henrique Braun, who was elected Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective March 31, 2026.    In addition, the Company announced that its Customer and Commercial Leadership responsibilities will transfer from Mr. Murphy to Manolo Arroyo, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Arroyo will become Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Customer Commercial Officer effective March 31, 2026. Mr. Murphy will continue to serve as President and Chief Financial Officer and will continue to oversee Global Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Accounting and Controls, Performance Management and Enterprise Services, including Real Estate.   A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing these changes is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.      Item 9.01(d). Financial Statements and Exhibits.   EXHIBIT INDEX  Exhibit No.   Description Exhibit 99.1   Press Release of The Coca-Cola Company, dated January 14, 2026. Exhibit 104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the iXBRL document).             SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.           THE COCA-COLA COMPANY   (REGISTRANT)     Date: January 14, 2026 By:   /s/ Monica Howard Douglas       Monica Howard Douglas     Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel