Form 8-K
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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): May 12, 2020

 

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

0-9286

 

56-0950585

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

4100 Coca-Cola Plaza

Charlotte, NC

 

 

28211

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 557-4400

 

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, $1.00 Par Value

 

COKE

 

The NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 8.01. Other Events.

On May 12, 2020, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Morgan H. Everett as Vice Chair of the Board, effective that day. Ms. Everett has been an employee of the Company since 2004 and has served as a Board member since 2011. She previously served as Vice President of the Company from January 2016 to March 2019 and was promoted to Senior Vice President of the Company in April 2019. A copy of the news release announcing Ms. Everett’s appointment is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit

No.

   

Description

 

Incorporated by Reference or

Filed/Furnished Herewith

             
 

99.1

   

News Release, dated May 12, 2020.

 

Filed herewith.

             
 

104

   

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Filed herewith.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

 

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.

             

Date: May 12, 2020

 

 

By:

 

/s/ E. Beauregarde Fisher III

 

 

 

E. Beauregarde Fisher III

 

 

 

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO  

MEDIA CONTACT:

   INVESTOR CONTACT:
 

Kimberly Kuo

   Scott Anthony
 

Senior Vice President

Public Affairs, Communications

& Communities

  

Executive Vice President &

Chief Financial Officer

 

Kimberly.Kuo@

cokeconsolidated.com

  

Scott.Anthony@

cokeconsolidated.com

 

(704) 557-4584

   (704) 557-4633

Morgan H. Everett Named Vice Chair of Coca-Cola Consolidated

CHARLOTTE, N.C. May 12, 2020 – Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ:COKE) today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as Vice Chair of the Company effective May 12, 2020.

“I am pleased with the appointment of Morgan as Vice Chair. One of the Board’s most important responsibilities is long-term succession planning, and this announcement is the result of a carefully planned succession process. Her experience working at the Company and serving on our Board of Directors has enabled Morgan to develop a unique perspective and understanding of the great tradition and strength of the Coca-Cola bottling system in the United States. In addition, as a member of the Company’s founding family, she supports our long-term commitment to this wonderful business. The Board and I have great confidence in Morgan and her ability to lead our Company in the coming years,” said Coca-Cola Consolidated Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison, III.

Ms. Everett has been with the Company since 2004 and has served as a Board member since 2011. She was previously appointed as Vice President and as an Executive Officer, each effective January 1, 2016, and later promoted to Senior Vice President in early 2019.

“I am honored by the Board’s decision and am deeply committed to the continued long-term success of Coca-Cola Consolidated,” said Everett. “ I have a deep appreciation for our teammates and their service to our customers and communities. This is an exciting time to be part of Coca-Cola Consolidated, and I look forward to building upon its 118-years of success in operating excellence and service to its consumers, customers and communities.”

About Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Our Purpose is to honor God, serve others, pursue excellence and grow profitably. For 118 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers and communities we serve and passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. We make, sell and deliver beverages of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner


companies in more than 300 brands and flavors to approximately 66 million consumers in territories spanning 14 states and the District of Columbia. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca-Cola Consolidated is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “COKE.” More information about the Company is available at www.cokeconsolidated.com. Follow Coca-Cola Consolidated on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.