The Coca-Cola Company to Host Discussion with Investors and Analysts on November 16 & 17, 2009
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Coca-Cola Company will host an event for investors and analysts on November 16 & 17, 2009 in Atlanta. The purpose of the meeting, hosted by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent and Chief Financial Officer Gary Fayard, will be to provide a business overview and discuss the Company's 2020 Vision and Roadmap for Success.
Company leaders - along with select bottling system leadership - will discuss the global and local forces that are shaping its business today and for the next decade. Consistent with its long-standing policy, the Company will not be providing financial guidance at this event.
"Over the past several months, we have received enthusiastic support for our 2020 Vision from our associates, our bottling partners and our customers," said Mr. Kent.
"We have a clear, compelling and unified system-wide vision of how we will win in this environment and an actionable plan that will take us through the next 10 years and beyond. Our 2020 Vision is the key to achieving superior shareowner value for our Company and our bottling partners. We look forward to detailing our plans to the investment community and key stakeholders at this event."
The event will be webcast live from approximately 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) on Monday, November 16 and from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, November 17. The Company invites investors to view the live webcast of the event at its Web site, www.thecoca-colacompany.com. An audio replay in downloadable MP3 format will also be available within 24 hours after the event on the Company's Web site.
The Coca-Cola Company 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.
Source: The Coca-Cola Company
Released October 7, 2009