Company Profile For The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is a manufacturer, distributor and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups in the world. Finished beverage products bearing its trademarks are sold in more than 200 countries. The Company markets nonalcoholic sparkling brands, which include Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite. The Company manufactures beverage concentrates and syrups, which it sells to bottling and canning operations, fountain wholesalers and some fountain retailers, as well as finished beverages, which it sells primarily to distributors. The Company owns or licenses approximately 500 brands, including diet and light beverages, waters, enhanced waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and energy and sports drinks. During 2008, the Company acquired the brands and licenses in Denmark and Finland from Carlsberg Group Beverages (Carlsberg).

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 2 October 2009, The Coca-Cola Company's revenues decreased 5% to $23.48B. Net income increased 10% to $5.28B. Revenues reflect a decrease in revenues from Africa, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America and decreased sales from bottling investments. Net income was offset by a decline in selling, general & administrative expenses, the presence of equity income vs. a loss and decline in interest expenses.