Coca-cola
Transcript: 1894 Coca-cola was put into bottles for the first time 1900 unique bottle shape introduced 1923 Robert Wooddruff became the company’s president; he devoted 60 years to expanding the business throughout the country as well as the world 1943 "Coke" was introduced as the nickname 1950 Fanta introduced 1960s Sprite, Tab, Fresca introduced 1985 Coca-cola became the first soft drink ever in space 1993 First use of polar bears in ads 2007 (NEW) World of Coca-Cola opened in Atlanta The trademark “Coca-Cola” or “Coke” product accounts for approx. 78% the company’s total sales. Total revenue for the company for the first quarter of 2012 (January to March) was $11.14 billion. For the quarter, Coke said it earned $2.05 billion, or 89 cents per share. Coca-Cola sale distribution consists of 42% in the United States; 37% in Mexico, India, Brazil, Japan, and China; and 20% spread throughout the rest of the world. Cokes biggest rivals would be Pepsi Company and Dr. Pepper Snapple group. Coca-cola was created and then it was sold for the first time, only 5 cents a glass. The first Coca-Cola product was invented by a pharmacist by the name of John Pemberton in Columbus, Ga in 1886. He sold the beverage to his customers for five cents a glass. His book-keeper was the one to name the drink Coca-Cola and he wrote it in his distinct script, which is still used as the logo today. Pemberton died before he realized the success of the drink, and the formula was sold to Asa Candler in 1889, who began the founder and creator of The Coca-Cola Company in 1892. KO Headquarters are here in Atlanta but the company has facilities and sales worldwide. As of 2012, Coca-cola has 146,200 employees worldwide. Muhtar Kent (Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Coca-cola co-- in 2011 his salary was $29.1 million. Gary Fayard serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and his salary is calculated to be near $8.5 million. Coca-Cola sale distribution consists of 42% in the United States; 37% in Mexico, India, Brazil, Japan, and China; and 20% spread throughout the rest of the world. 1886 Coke In the beginning... Sales and revenue Coca-Cola Currently... 1880