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Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) CDO discloses stock, RSU and option awards

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Coca-Cola Company’s Chief Digital Officer Sedef Salingan Sahin has filed an initial Form 3 showing existing equity holdings in the company. The filing lists direct ownership of 38,985 shares of common stock, including 6,685 restricted stock units that vest 100% on February 26, 2027, and 6,437 restricted stock units that vest 100% on February 29, 2028.

The filing also details multiple employee stock options (rights to buy Coca-Cola common stock) with exercise prices ranging from $44.4750 to $80.4550 and expiration dates between February 15, 2028 and February 26, 2036. These options represent tens of thousands of underlying shares and reflect past grants under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan and 2024 Equity Plan.

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Insider Salingan Sahin Sedef
Role Insider
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Common Stock, $.25 Par Value -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 9,211 shares (Direct); Common Stock, $.25 Par Value — 38,985 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 6,685 restricted stock units issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan that vest 100% on February 26, 2027 and 6,437 restricted stock units issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan that vest 100% on February 29, 2028. Exhibit Index - Exhibit No. 24 - Power of Attorney Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 15, 2018 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 21, 2019 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 20, 2020 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 18, 2021 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 17, 2022 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 26, 2026 under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan. One fourth of grant becomes exercisable on each of February 26, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029 and February 28, 2030.
Direct common shares 38,985 shares Total common stock held directly following the reported holdings
2014 Plan RSUs 6,685 units Restricted stock units vesting 100% on February 26, 2027
2024 Plan RSUs 6,437 units Restricted stock units vesting 100% on February 29, 2028
Option block 1 9,211 underlying shares at $44.4750 Employee stock option expiring February 15, 2028
Option block 2 11,909 underlying shares at $45.4350 Employee stock option expiring February 21, 2029
Longest-dated options 39,517 underlying shares at $80.4550 Employee stock option expiring February 26, 2036
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 6,685 restricted stock units issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
Equity Plan financial
"issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan that vest 100% on February 26, 2027"
An equity plan is a company program that gives employees, executives or directors a stake in the business through stock, stock options or similar ownership awards, like handing out slices of a pie to people who help bake it. It matters to investors because these grants can motivate key personnel and align their interests with shareholders, but they also increase the number of shares over time and can dilute existing ownership and affect reported earnings.
tax withholding right financial
"Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 15, 2018 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan."
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Salingan Sahin Sedef

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA

(Street)
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30313

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COCA COLA CO [ KO ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Chief Digital Officer
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value38,985(1)D(2)
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) (3)02/15/2028Common Stock, $.25 Par Value9,211$44.475D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) (4)02/21/2029Common Stock, $.25 Par Value11,909$45.435D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) (5)02/20/2030Common Stock, $.25 Par Value11,798$59.485D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) (6)02/18/2031Common Stock, $.25 Par Value25,209$50.4383D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) (7)02/17/2032Common Stock, $.25 Par Value27,577$61.34D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) (8)02/26/2036Common Stock, $.25 Par Value39,517$80.455D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 6,685 restricted stock units issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan that vest 100% on February 26, 2027 and 6,437 restricted stock units issued under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan that vest 100% on February 29, 2028.
2. Exhibit Index - Exhibit No. 24 - Power of Attorney
3. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 15, 2018 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
4. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 21, 2019 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
5. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 20, 2020 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
6. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 18, 2021 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
7. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 17, 2022 under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan. One-fourth of grant became exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
8. Options (with tax withholding right) granted on February 26, 2026 under The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan. One fourth of grant becomes exercisable on each of February 26, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029 and February 28, 2030.
Sedef Salingan Sahin04/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Coca-Cola (KO) Chief Digital Officer report on this Form 3?

The Chief Digital Officer reports initial beneficial ownership in Coca-Cola stock. This includes 38,985 common shares held directly, plus multiple employee stock options and restricted stock units granted under the company’s 2014 and 2024 equity plans with various future vesting and expiration dates.

How many Coca-Cola common shares does Sedef Salingan Sahin hold directly?

The filing shows direct ownership of 38,985 Coca-Cola common shares. This total includes time-based restricted stock units that will vest in future years, reflecting both currently issued stock and equity awards that convert into shares once vesting conditions are met.

What restricted stock units are disclosed in this Coca-Cola Form 3?

The filing notes 6,685 restricted stock units under the 2014 Equity Plan vesting 100% on February 26, 2027 and 6,437 restricted stock units under the 2024 Equity Plan vesting 100% on February 29, 2028. These units convert into Coca-Cola shares when fully vested.

What stock options are reported for Coca-Cola’s Chief Digital Officer?

The Form 3 lists several employee stock options to buy Coca-Cola common stock, with exercise prices such as $44.4750, $45.4350 and $80.4550. Expiration dates range from February 15, 2028 through February 26, 2036, reflecting grants made between 2018 and 2026.

Are these Coca-Cola Form 3 holdings new purchases or existing awards?

These holdings are existing awards and positions, not new open-market purchases or sales. The Form 3 serves as an initial statement of beneficial ownership, summarizing previously granted stock options and restricted stock units, along with directly held common shares.

Under which plans were Coca-Cola equity awards in this Form 3 granted?

The equity awards were granted under The Coca-Cola Company 2014 Equity Plan and The Coca-Cola Company 2024 Equity Plan. Footnotes explain that options include a tax withholding right and typically become exercisable in installments over four years from each respective grant date.