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Coca-Cola's Global Expansion Brings Higher Dividend, Share Price
Posted February 21, 2012
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By Avi Morris
Coca-Cola (KO) has become one of the most successful American companies, with the #1 brand name around the world. Even in movies set in the poorest countries, it is not unusual to spot cans of Coca-Cola. KO has pursued a global strategy since the early days of its 126-year history.
KO drinks are divided into 2 broad categories, sparkling beverages and still beverages. Sparkling beverages are the carbonated ones that most people are familiar with, starting with Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, the two top brands in the US, and also include energy drinks. The newer lines of still beverages with higher growth rates include juices (like Minute Maid, which was acquired almost 50 years ago), enhanced waters, coffees, teas, etc.
Coca-Cola worldwide revenue grew 5% to $46.5 billion in 2011 and comparable EPS was $3.84, up 10%. Full-year revenue grew 33% reflecting the acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) North America operations which is expected to produce annualized savings of $550-$650 million by 2015. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
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