The Coca-Cola Company Announces Recipients of 2011-2012 Goizueta Scholars Fund Award

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Five deserving children of associates of The Coca-Cola Company have been named to the 2011-2012 class of Goizueta Scholars. Established in 2000 at the personal bequest of the late Roberto C. Goizueta, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company from 1981-1997, The Goizueta Scholars Fund awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $25,000 per student. Awards are renewable for three additional years or until the student earns a bachelor's degree. Students are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community service, work experience, career goals and financial need.

During the past 11 years, 77 students have received Goizueta Scholars Fund awards, totaling more than $3.7 million. This year's recipients are:

    --  Parth Patel, a graduate of South Forsyth High School, Cumming, Ga. Parth
        will attend Pomona College in Claremont, Calif., and pursue a degree in
        Biology. He is the son of Dinesh Patel, a Lab Technician based in
        Atlanta.
    --  Natalie Alamo, a graduate of Superior High School in Patillas, Puerto
        Rico. Natalie will attend the University of Puerto Rico: Cayey
        University College in Cayey, Puerto Rico and pursue a degree in
        Psychology. She is the daughter of Cesar Alamo Lebroi, a Manufacturing
        Coordinator at Caribbean Refrescos, Inc. in Cidra, Puerto Rico.
    --  Danielle Davis, a graduate of Prairie Ridge High School, in Crystal
        Lake, Ill. Danielle will attend Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. and
        pursue a degree in Technical Theatre. She is the daughter Karen Davis,
        an Administrative Assistant based in Shaumburg, Ill.
    --  Amanda Chastain, a graduate of Landmark Christian School, in Fairburn,
        Ga. Amanda will attend Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn.
        and pursue a degree in Education. She is the daughter of David Chastain,
        a Production Technician II, based in Atlanta.
    --  Kristine O'Keefe, a graduate of Mount Rainer High School, Des Moines,
        Wash. Kristine will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
        Prescott Campus in Prescott, Ariz. and pursue a degree in Aerospace
        Engineering. She is the daughter of Patrick O'Keefe, a Field Services
        Supervisor based in Bellevue, Wash.

Goizueta treasured the value of higher education and its vital role in the success of young people. He wanted to ensure that the children of Coca-Cola associates had the opportunity to pursue their dreams of receiving an education at the accredited college or university of their choice.

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. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia. 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 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.

    Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Released July 25, 2011