Quincey James 4
4 · COCA COLA CO · Filed Mar 2, 2026
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Coca‑Cola (KO) CEO James Quincey Receives Award of 522,910 Shares
What Happened
- James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca‑Cola Company, was granted 522,910 derivative shares (an equity award) on February 26, 2026. The reported acquisition price is $0.00, indicating this was an awarded grant rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.
Key Details
- Transaction date: February 26, 2026; Form 4 filed March 2, 2026 (appears timely).
- Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A) of 522,910 derivative shares; reported acquisition price $0.00.
- Vesting: Footnote states options/awards granted under the 2024 Equity Plan vest one‑fourth on each of Feb 26, 2027; Feb 29, 2028; Feb 28, 2029; and Feb 28, 2030.
- Tax/withholding: Footnote indicates options include a tax withholding right.
- Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing details.
- Other notes: Filing references shares credited to Mr. Quincey’s account under the company 401(k) plan as of Feb 26, 2026.
Context
- This was an equity award (derivative grant), not a market buy or sale — common for executive compensation. The award vests over multiple years, so it represents future potential equity rather than immediately tradable stock. No immediate cash proceeds were involved.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Quincey James
DirectorChairman and CEO
Transactions
- Award
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)
[F3]2026-02-26+522,910→ 522,910 totalExercise: $80.45Exp: 2036-02-26→ Common Stock, $.25 Par Value (522,910 underlying)
Holdings
- 678,459
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value
[F1] - 44,678(indirect: By Spouse)
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value
- 8,886(indirect: By 401(k))
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value
[F2] - 35,443(indirect: By 401(k))
Hypothetical Shares
[F4][F5][F6]Exercise: $0.00→ Common Stock, $.25 Par Value (35,443 underlying)
Footnotes (6)
- [F1]Exhibit Index - Exhibit No. 24 - Power of Attorney
- [F2]Shares credited to the reporting person's account under The Coca-Cola Company 401(k) Plan, as of February 26, 2026.
- [F3]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.
- [F4]Each hypothetical share is equal to one share of common stock of The Coca-Cola Company.
- [F5]There is no data applicable with respect to the hypothetical shares.
- [F6]As of February 26, 2026.
Signature
/s/ James Quincey|2026-02-27