Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) CDO discloses stock, RSU and option awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
7 transactions reported
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7 txns
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)
- 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.
Key Figures
Direct common shares: 38,985 shares
2014 Plan RSUs: 6,685 units
2024 Plan RSUs: 6,437 units
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6 metrics
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
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), Equity Plan, tax withholding right
4 terms
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."
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.
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.