The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 41 cents per common share. The dividend is payable October 1, 2009, to shareowners of record as of September 15, 2009.
In February, The Board of Directors approved the Company's 47th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend approximately 8 percent from 38 cents to 41 cents per common share. This was equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, up from $1.52 per share in 2008.
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with nearly 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, POWERADE, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of nearly 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our Web site at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.
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Source: The Coca-Cola Company
Released July 23, 2009