Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, presides over
the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareowners today. “We don’t manage this
business only for the next quarter; we manage it also for the next
quarter century,” Kent said, noting that a Coca-Cola share has more than
doubled in value over the past decade.
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Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, presides over the company's Annual Meeting of Shareowners today. "We don't manage this business only for the next quarter; we manage it also for the next quarter century," Kent said, noting that a Coca-Cola share has more than doubled in value over the past decade.
For the first time, Coca-Cola's shareowners meeting was held at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Approximately 2,000 guests registered for a shareowner appreciation event at the attraction after Wednesday's meeting. (Photo: Business Wire)
For the first time, Coca-Cola’s shareowners meeting was held at the
World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Approximately 2,000 guests
registered for a shareowner appreciation event at the attraction after
Wednesday’s meeting.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage
company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still
brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of
the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s
portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available
in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands
include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater,
Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through
the world's largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1
provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion
servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200
countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable
communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our
environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work environment for
our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities
where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the
world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system
associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com,
follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog,
Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com
or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.
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