Douglas Monica Howard 4
4 · COCA COLA CO · Filed Mar 3, 2026
Research Summary
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Coca-Cola (KO) EVP Monica Howard Withholds 15,927 Shares for Taxes
What Happened
Monica Howard, Executive Vice President of The Coca‑Cola Company (KO), had 15,927 shares withheld (disposed) to satisfy tax liabilities related to the vesting of performance share units. The withholding was recorded at $80.50 per share, for a total value of $1,282,124. The underlying PSUs were issued Feb 19, 2026 under the 2023–2025 performance share unit program.
Key Details
- Transaction date: February 27, 2026; withheld price: $80.50/share. Total value: $1,282,124. (Transaction code F = tax withholding/payment of tax liability.)
- Filing date / report period: Form 4 filed March 3, 2026; period of report February 27, 2026.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the disclosed transaction details.
- Notable footnotes: F1 confirms shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities upon PSU vesting (PSUs issued Feb 19, 2026). F2–F5 provide administrative details (401(k) account crediting and hypothetical-share notes) and timing as of Feb 26, 2026.
Context
This was a tax-withholding disposition tied to PSU vesting, not an open-market sale driven by a trading decision. Such withholdings are routine administrative transactions to satisfy tax obligations when equity awards vest and do not necessarily indicate insider sentiment about the stock.
Insider Transaction Report
- Tax Payment
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value
[F1]2026-02-27$80.50/sh−15,927$1,282,124→ 41,605 total
- 7,112(indirect: By 401(k))
Common Stock, $.25 Par Value
[F2] - 4,591(indirect: By 401(k))
Hypothetical Shares
[F3][F4][F5]→ Common Stock, $.25 Par Value (4,591 underlying)
Footnotes (5)
- [F1]Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities upon the vesting of performance share units issued on February 19, 2026 under the 2023-2025 performance share unit program.
- [F2]Shares credited to the reporting person's account under The Coca-Cola Company 401(k) Plan, as of February 26, 2026.
- [F3]Each hypothetical share is equal to one share of common stock of The Coca-Cola Company.
- [F4]There is no data applicable with respect to the hypothetical shares.
- [F5]As of February 26, 2026.