Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

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

June 12, 2024

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

COUPANG, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40115

27-2810505

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

720 Olive Way, Suite 600

Seattle, Washington 98101

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(206) 333-3839

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

CPNG

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 12, 2024, the KFTC announced its decision, in the previously disclosed investigation, that Coupang, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) search ordering—a practice in line with all e-retailers in Korea and globally—is deceptive and violates Korean law. The KFTC announced a provisional administrative fine and intends to direct the Company to take certain related corrective actions. The Company does not believe that its practices are deceptive or violate any Korean laws, and will vigorously appeal the KFTC’s determination in court.

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.


COUPANG, INC. (REGISTRANT)
By:			/s/ James Roe
			James Roe
			Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Dated: June 14, 2024

Cover	Jun. 12, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Jun. 12, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	COUPANG, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-40115
Entity Tax Identification Number	27-2810505
Entity Address, Address Line One	720 Olive Way
Entity Address, City or Town	Seattle
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	98101
City Area Code	206
Local Phone Number	333-3839
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Trading Symbol	CPNG
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001834584
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 600
Entity Address, State or Province	WA