Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, presides over the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareowners today. “We don’t manage this business only for the next quarter; we manage it also for the next quarter century,” Kent said, noting that a Coca-Cola share has more than doubled in value over the past decade.

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Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, presides over the company's Annual Meeting of Shareowners today. "We don't manage this business only for the next quarter; we manage it also for the next quarter century," Kent said, noting that a Coca-Cola share has more than doubled in value over the past decade. For the first time, Coca-Cola's shareowners meeting was held at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Approximately 2,000 guests registered for a shareowner appreciation event at the attraction after Wednesday's meeting. (Photo: Business Wire)

For the first time, Coca-Cola’s shareowners meeting was held at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Approximately 2,000 guests registered for a shareowner appreciation event at the attraction after Wednesday’s meeting.

About 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 and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, 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 associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

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