- "Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO -0.2%) has finally conceded that the equity compensation plan it put to a vote of shareholders in April was outrageously excessive and inconsistent with past plans," says David Winters, responding to changes announced today to the company's pay plan.
- Citing "shareholder engagement" a number of times in its press release (i.e. a chat with Warren Buffett), Coca-Cola says the new guidelines "further align compensation to the long-term interests of shareowners."
- The last word goes to Winters: "Today's statement by Coca-Cola only calls into question the competence and leadership of the board of directors and management. Much more work has to be done to revitalize Coca-Cola and restore trust in the company.”