The Company does not have a policy about Directors’ attendance at the Annual Meeting of Shareowners, but Directors are encouraged to attend. All Directors and Director nominees at the time attended the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
21. How Are Proxies Solicited and What Is the Cost?
We bear all expenses incurred in connection with the solicitation of proxies. We have engaged Innisfree M&A Incorporated to assist with the solicitation of proxies for an estimated fee of $33,000 plus expenses. We will reimburse brokers, fiduciaries and custodians for their costs in forwarding proxy materials to beneficial owners of Common Stock.
Our Directors, officers and employees may also solicit proxies by mail, telephone and personal contact. They will not receive any additional compensation for these activities.
The Coca-Cola Company 2026 Proxy Statement
Our Voting Governance Share Compensation Audit Matters Shareowner Annexes
Company Roadmap Ownership Proposals
22. What Is Householding?
As permitted by the 1934 Act, only one copy of the Notice or proxy materials is being delivered to shareowners residing at the same address unless the shareowners have notified the Company of their desire to receive multiple copies of the Notice or proxy materials. This is known as “householding.”
The Company will promptly deliver, upon oral or written request, a separate copy of the Notice or proxy materials to any shareowner residing at an address to which only one copy was mailed. Requests for additional copies should be directed to the Office of the Secretary as described in the response to question 28. Shareowners of record residing at the same address and currently receiving multiple copies of the Notice or proxy materials may contact our registrar and transfer agent, Computershare, to request that only a single copy of the Notice or proxy materials be mailed in the future.
Contact Computershare by phone at (888) 265-3747 or by mail at P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078.
Beneficial owners should contact their bank, broker or other nominee.
23. Will You Make Available a List of Shareowners Entitled to Vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
We will make available an electronic list of shareowners of record as of the record date for inspection by shareowners for any purpose germane to the meeting from April 17 through April 28, 2026. To access the electronic list during this time, please send your request, along with proof of your Company share ownership, by email to
[email protected]. Proof of ownership includes a copy of one of the following: (i) your proxy card or voting instruction form; (ii) the Notice received by postal mail or email; or (iii) an account statement or a brokerage statement reflecting your ownership of Common Stock as of March 2, 2026. You will receive confirmation of your request and instructions on how to view the electronic list.
24. What Information Is Included on the 2026 Annual Meeting Page of the Company’s Website?
The 2026 Annual Meeting page of our website allows our shareowners to (i) easily access the Company’s proxy materials; (ii) vote in advance of the meeting via the internet; (iii) submit questions in advance of the meeting; and (iv) learn more about our Company. Shareowners may access the 2026 Annual Meeting page of our website at www.coca-colacompany.com/annual-meeting-of-shareowners.
25. Could Any Additional Proposals Be Raised at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Management does not know of any items, other than those referenced in the accompanying Notice, which may properly come before the meeting or other matters incident to the conduct of the meeting. As to any other item or proposal that may properly come before the meeting, including voting on a proposal omitted from this Proxy Statement pursuant to the rules of the SEC, it is intended that proxies will be voted in the discretion of the proxy holders. See the response to question 29 for how to submit a proposal for action at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
Company Documents, Communications, Shareowner Proposals and Director Nominees
26. How Can I View or Request Copies of the Company’s Corporate Documents and SEC Filings, Including the Form 10-K?
The Company’s website contains the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Corporate By-Laws, Corporate Governance Guidelines and committee charters. To view these documents, go to www.coca-colacompany.com, click “Investors,” then “Corporate Governance” and then “Documents.” To view the Company’s Codes of Business Conduct, go to www.coca-colacompany.com, click “Investors,” then “Corporate Governance” and then “Code of Business Conduct.” To view the Company’s SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5 filed by the Company’s Directors and executive officers, go to www.coca-colacompany.com, click on “Investors,” then “Filings & Reports” and then “All SEC Filings.”
We will deliver free of charge, upon request, a copy of the Corporate Governance Guidelines, committee charters or Codes of Business Conduct to any shareowner requesting a copy. Requests should be directed to the Office of the Secretary as described in the response to question 28.
The Form 10-K includes our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. We have furnished the Form 10-K to all shareowners. The Form 10-K does not form any part of the material for the solicitation of proxies. We will promptly deliver free of charge, upon request, a copy of the Form 10-K to any shareowner requesting a copy. Requests should be directed to the Office of the Secretary as described in the response to question 28.
The Coca-Cola Company 2026 Proxy Statement
Our Voting Governance Share Compensation Audit Matters Shareowner Annexes
Company Roadmap Ownership Proposals