The Coca-Cola Company : Issues Statement Regarding Media Reports Related to Monster Beverage Corporation
04/30/2012| 03:55pm US/Eastern
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The Coca-Cola Company today issued the following statement regarding
media reports related to Monster Beverage Corporation.
"Coca-Cola has a distribution relationship with Monster in many markets,
including the United States. Therefore, we are always in contact with
Monster to maximize the value of our commercial arrangements. At this
time, we are not in discussions to acquire the Monster Beverage
Corporation. We continue to review the best ways to maximize the value
of our relationship."
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, our Company's
portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta,
Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply,
Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling
beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through
the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than
200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.8 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. Together with our bottling partners,
we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than
700,000 system employees. For more information, please visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com
or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo.
The Coca-Cola Company
Kent Landers, +01-404-676-2683
© Business Wire 2012
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