The Coca-Cola Company (KO) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola) is a non-alcoholic beverages company. It principally engages in the production, distribution and marketing of non-alcoholic beverages. These products are offered through two categories namely, Sparkling Beverages, and Still Beverages. The Sparkling Beverages include non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages with carbonation, such as energy drinks, carbonated waters and flavored waters. The company’s Still Beverages include non-alcoholic beverages without carbonation, such as non-carbonated waters, flavored waters and enhanced waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees and sports drinks. Coca-Cola also offers fountain syrups, syrups and concentrates, such as flavoring ingredients and sweeteners. The company operates in more than 200 countries worldwide and offers its products under 500 different brands. It is headquartered at Atlanta (Georgia), the US.

The Coca-Cola Company Key Recent Developments

Feb 23, 2011: Coca-Cola, Heinz Partner To Expand PlantBottle Packaging Feb 11, 2011: Air Liquide To Power Coca-Cola Hydrogen Forklift Fleet At California Facility Jan 20, 2011: Several Customers Select Bloom Energy's Bloom Electrons Service Jan 13, 2011: Coca-Cola To Use Plug Power GenDrive Fuel Cells At California Bottling Center Jul 08, 2010: Coca-Cola Panama, Coca-Cola FEMSA Inaugurate 100% Green Water Treatment Plant In Panama

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Table of contents

List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
The Coca-Cola Company - Key Facts
The Coca-Cola Company - Key Employees
The Coca-Cola Company - Key Employee Biographies
The Coca-Cola Company - Major Products and Services
The Coca-Cola Company - History
The Coca-Cola Company - Company Statement
The Coca-Cola Company - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
The Coca-Cola Company - Business Description
The Coca-Cola Company - Corporate Strategy
The Coca-Cola Company - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
The Coca-Cola Company - Strengths
Strength - Strong Brand Equity
Strength - Global Presence
Strength - Focused Marketing Strategies
Strength - Improved Financial Performance
The Coca-Cola Company - Weaknesses
Weakness - Dependence on Bottling Partners
Weakness - Product Recalls
Weakness - Declining Liquidity Position
The Coca-Cola Company - Opportunities
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions and Agreements
Opportunity - Potential in the Emerging Markets
Opportunity - Growing Organic Food Market
The Coca-Cola Company - Threats
Threat - Highly Competitive Market
Threat - Volatile Raw Material Costs
Threat - Changing Consumer Tastes and Preferences
Threat - Government Regulations
Threat - Private Label Brands Gaining Momentum
The Coca-Cola Company - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
The Coca-Cola Company, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Feb 23, 2011: Coca-Cola, Heinz Partner To Expand PlantBottle Packaging
Feb 11, 2011: Air Liquide To Power Coca-Cola Hydrogen Forklift Fleet At California Facility
Jan 20, 2011: Several Customers Select Bloom Energy's Bloom Electrons Service
Jan 13, 2011: Coca-Cola To Use Plug Power GenDrive Fuel Cells At California Bottling Center
Jul 08, 2010: Coca-Cola Panama, Coca-Cola FEMSA Inaugurate 100% Green Water Treatment Plant In Panama
Apr 20, 2010: Coca-Cola To Name New CEO For Refreshments Business
Apr 12, 2010: Coca-Cola, Emeco Collaborate On Developing New Chair From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Apr 08, 2010: Minute Maid Launches Enhanced Juices In Single-Serve Bottles
Feb 26, 2010: Coca-Cola To Acquire CCE’s North American Bottling Operations
Feb 24, 2010: Bloom Energy Announces New Customers For Its Bloom Energy Server
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables

The Coca-Cola Company, Key Facts
The Coca-Cola Company, Key Employees
The Coca-Cola Company, Key Employee Biographies
The Coca-Cola Company, Major Products and Services
The Coca-Cola Company, History
The Coca-Cola Company, Subsidiaries
The Coca-Cola Company, Key Competitors
The Coca-Cola Company, Ratios based on current share price
The Coca-Cola Company, Annual Ratios
The Coca-Cola Company, Interim Ratios
The Coca-Cola Company, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures

The Coca-Cola Company, Performance Chart (2006 - 2010)
The Coca-Cola Company, Ratio Charts

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