SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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):
March 28, 2003
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-9286 56-0950585
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
4100 Coca-Cola Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(704) 557-4400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
The Registrant issued a press release on March 28, 2003 announcing the Company's
purchase of an additional interest in Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership
from The Coca-Cola Company for $53.5 million. This transaction was financed by
the issuance of $100 million of 5.30% Senior Notes due 2015, on March 27, 2003.
The balance of the net proceeds from the issuance of these senior notes was used
to repay borrowings under the Company's term loan agreement.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements. Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99.1 Press release issued on March 28, 2003.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
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(REGISTRANT)
Date: March 31, 2003 BY: /s/ David V. Singer
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David V. Singer
Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant
and
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC
EXHIBITS
CURRENT REPORT
ON
FORM 8-K
Date of Event Reported: Commission File No:
March 28, 2003 0-9286
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release issued on March 28, 2003.