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2Sep/10Off

Coke Zero Kicks Off College Football Season With ‘Playbook of Possibilities’

Online Game Gives Fans a Chance to Compete for Daily Prizes and Exclusive Experiences from Some of College Football's Most Popular Schools

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31Aug/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company To Participate In The Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference

The Coca-Cola Company today announced Gary P. Fayard, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, will present at the Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference in Boston at 9:45 a.m. (EDT), Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

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27Aug/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company to Refile Hart-Scott-Rodino Pre-Merger Notification

The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has withdrawn and will refile its notification and report form filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in order to provide the FTC additional time to review the Company's proposal to acquire
Coca-Cola Enterprises' (CCE) North American bottling business.

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25Aug/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company to Refile Hart-Scott-Rodinopre-Merger Notification

The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has withdrawn and will refile its notification and report form filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in order to provide the FTC additional time to review the Company's proposal to acquire
Coca-Cola Enterprises' (CCE) North American bottling business.

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19Aug/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company’s Haiti Hope Project Momentum Continues With Investment From United States Government

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and the United States Government, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced that USAID will provide an initial contribution of $1 million to the Haiti Hope Project, a public-private initiative that aims to develop a sustainable mango industry in Haiti.

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12Aug/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call

The Coca-Cola Company will release third quarter and year-to-date 2010 financial results on Tuesday, October 19, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), on October 19.

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4Aug/10Off

A Million Ways to Say Thanks

We all know that the best things in life are free. And, who understands that better than My Coke Rewards, the program that gives you great stuff in return for doing something you love, drinking Coca-Cola beverages. My Coke Rewards is saying thank you to its 15 million members through the launch of its Million Point Giveaway promotion in August and September.

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31Jul/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company to Refile Hart-Scott-Rodino and Canadian Pre-Merger Notifications

The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has withdrawn and will refile its notification and report forms filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in order to provide the FTC additional time to review the Company's proposal to acquire Coca-Cola Enterprises' North American bottling business. In addition, the Company announced that it has withdrawn and will refile its required notification with the relevant competition authorities in Canada.

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29Jul/10Off

Calling All Families! Come Out and Play this Summer with Coca-Cola and the National Parks

Remember the old refrain, 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?' Who wants to be dull? Coca-Cola, the National Park Foundation and renowned medical-diet expert Dr. Ian Smith want you to add a little fun into your life by making playdates in the parks for you and your family this summer. The 'America Is Your Park' campaign launches today to encourage millions of Americans to be active outdoors and to cast a vote for their favorite park to win a $100,000 recreation grant made possible by Coca-Cola's Live Positively initiative.

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23Jul/10Off

The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company Announces Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 44 cents per common share. The dividend is payable October 1, 2010, to shareowners of record as of September 15, 2010.

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22Jul/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company Reports 2010 Second Quarter And Year-To-Date Results

Today, our Company reports strong performance in the second quarter, delivering volume, profit and earnings growth ahead of our long-term targets. We are winning in the marketplace with global volume and value share gains in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages as well as across the sparkling and still beverage categories.

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17Jul/10Off

Fans Crown Bafana Bafana ‘Coca-Cola Celebration Award’ Champions

The first goal scored in the 2010 FIFA World Cup resulted in a flamboyant display of dance by the host nation team that today was chosen by fans around the world as the most iconic goal celebration of the tournament earning Bafana Bafana's goalscorer Siphiwe Tshabalala the first ever 'Coca-Cola Celebration Award.'

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16Jul/10Off

Happiness Follows the 2010 Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola

Joining the 2010 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola on its first ever journey across the African continent, photographer Joseph Peter has captured a unique insight into African happiness as part of a new book in association with Coca-Cola. 'The African Book of Happiness' documents the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour and is a photographic study of happiness and celebration across the African continent. Peter captured the epic journey of the trophy as he accompanied the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola through 50 African countries over 75 days, during which time more than 200,000 fans were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the greatest prize in football.

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13Jul/10Off

Coca-Cola Shares the Celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Millions Around the World

When the final whistle blows on the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the FIFA World Cup Trophy is in the hands of the winning team, billions of fans around the world will have experienced a spectacular sporting event and many will cherish experiences that brought the FIFA World Cup to life through Coca-Cola consumer programs.

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7Jul/10Off

Coca-Cola North America Announces ‘Win Two Tickets to the American Music Awards’ Sweepstakes With Regal Entertainment Group

With the purchase of a large fountain drink from Coca-Cola at a Regal theatre, moviegoers can win a trip to Hollywood to attend the American Music Awards this November!

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29Jun/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call

The Coca-Cola Company will release second quarter 2010 financial results on Wednesday, July 21, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), on July 21.

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25Jun/10Off

Kvass: From Russia With Love

Coca-Cola To Import Russian Fermented Beverage To The U.S. In Recognition Of President Dmitry Medvedev's Historic Visit To The United States

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17Jun/10Off

Twenty-One Students From Historically Black Colleges And Universities Win The Trip Of A Lifetime To South Africa, Courtesy Of Coca-Cola

The students are winners of the Coca-Cola 'Open Happiness Tour,' a video contest that sought creative and inspirational answers to the question: How does the Coca-Cola RAIN program inspire you? As part of a multifaceted sponsorship program inspired by the first FIFA World Cup being held in Africa, Coca-Cola is inviting consumers to join its football-themed, global Coca-Cola RAIN 'Water for Schools' initiative to help provide safe drinking water for schoolchildren in Africa and around the world.

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16Jun/10Off

The Coca-Cola Foundation To Award $300,000 In Grants For Healthy Living Programs In California, New York And Texas

The Coca-Cola Foundation is seeking proposals for grants which will total $300,000 to support active healthy living initiatives focused on family-oriented physical activity and nutrition education programs in California, New York and Texas. The grant awards will range from $10,000 to $25,000 for each organization, totaling $100,000 per state. All grant proposals must be submitted by July 15, 2010, and grant awards will be announced by September 30, 2010.

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14Jun/10Off

The Coca-Cola Company to Present at Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference

The Coca-Cola Company today announced James Quincey, President, Northwest Europe and Nordics, will present at the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference being held in Paris, France at 2:00 p.m. (CET) / 8:00 a.m. (EDT), Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

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