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):
February 17, 2000
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-02217 58-0628465
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404)676-2121
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 17, 2000, The Coca-Cola Company (the "Company")
elected Douglas N. Daft as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He succeeds M. Douglas Ivester,
who retired effective the same date. The Board also elected Jack L. Stahl
as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer.
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SIGNATURES
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.
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
Date: February 17, 2000 By:/s/ Gary P. Fayard
Gary P. Fayard
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
