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24-Jul-2008
Quarterly Report
Recoverability of Noncurrent Assets
Current period losses incurred by certain consolidated and unconsolidated bottling operations in Europe and Asia during the three months ended June 27, 2008, were considered impairment indicators. Therefore, the Company completed impairment reviews of our noncurrent assets and investments in bottling operations primarily in these regions. As of June 27, 2008, the carrying values of our investments in noncurrent assets and in bottling operations subject to these impairment reviews in Europe and Asia were approximately $2,759 million and $49 million, respectively. As of June 27, 2008, the estimated fair values of the noncurrent assets tested for impairment exceeded their current carrying values. The Company will continue to monitor the recoverability of these noncurrent assets and investments in bottling operations in these locations throughout 2008.
Sales of our ready-to-drink nonalcoholic beverages are somewhat seasonal, with the second and third calendar quarters accounting for the highest sales volumes. The volume of sales in the beverages business may be affected by weather conditions.
Beverage Volume
We measure our sales volume in two ways: (1) unit cases of finished products and (2) concentrate sales. A "unit case" is a unit of measurement equal to 192 U.S. fluid ounces of finished beverage (24 eight-ounce servings). Unit case volume represents the number of unit cases of Company beverage products directly or indirectly sold by the Company and its bottling partners ("Coca-Cola system") to customers. Unit case volume primarily consists of beverage products bearing Company trademarks. Also included in unit case volume are certain products licensed to, or distributed by, our Company, and brands owned by Coca-Cola system bottlers for which our Company provides marketing support and from the sale of which we derive economic benefit. Such products licensed to, or distributed by, our Company or owned by Coca-Cola system bottlers account for a minimal portion of total unit case volume. In addition, unit case volume includes sales by joint ventures in which the Company is a partner. Unit case volume is derived based on estimates supplied by our bottling partners and distributors. Concentrate sales volume represents the amount of concentrates, syrups, beverage bases and powders (in all cases expressed in equivalent unit cases) sold by, or used in finished beverages sold by, the Company to its bottling partners or other customers. Most of our revenues are based on concentrate sales, a primarily wholesale activity. Unit case volume and concentrate sales growth rates are not necessarily equal during any given period. Factors such as seasonality, bottlers' inventory practices, supply point changes, timing of price increases, new product introductions and changes in product mix can impact unit case volume and concentrate sales and can create differences between unit case volume and concentrate sales growth rates.
Percentage Change
2008 versus 2007
Second Quarter Year-to-Date
Unit Cases 1,2,3 Concentrate Unit Cases 1,2,3 Concentrate
Sales Sales
Worldwide 3 % 3 % 4 % 4 %
Africa 5 2 2 3
Eurasia 7 13 9 14
European Union (1 ) (2 ) 1 -
Latin America 7 5 8 5
North America - (3 ) - (1 )
Pacific 4 3 7 5
Bottling Investments 16 N/A 26 N/A
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1 Bottling Investments operating segment data reflect unit case volume growth for consolidated bottlers only.
2 Geographic segment data reflect unit case volume growth for all bottlers in the applicable geographic areas, both consolidated and unconsolidated.
3 Unit case volume percentage change is based on average daily sales. Unit case volume growth based on average daily sales is computed by comparing the average daily sales in each of the corresponding periods. Average daily sales for each quarter are the unit cases sold during the quarter divided by the number of days in the quarter.
Unit Case Volume
Although most of our Company's revenues are not based directly on unit case volume, we believe unit case volume is one of the measures of the underlying strength of the Coca-Cola system because it measures trends at the consumer level.
In Africa, unit case volume increased 5 percent and 2 percent for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008, respectively, versus the comparable periods of the prior year. Double-digit unit case volume growth in North and West Africa and 4 percent growth in Nigeria during the quarter drove results. South Africa's unit case volume was even during the quarter, reflecting the lingering effects of carbon dioxide shortages. Unit case volume for the six months ended June 27, 2008, reflected the impact of a 9 percent volume decline in South Africa during the first quarter due to supply chain issues resulting from the aforementioned carbon dioxide shortages. Our system is currently investing in manufacturing capabilities that would allow us to produce our own supply of carbon dioxide to mitigate the risk of future shortages.
In Eurasia, unit case volume grew 7 percent and 9 percent for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year. Unit case volume growth in the second quarter was primarily driven by double-digit growth in Turkey, Southern Eurasia and the Middle East, as well as mid single-digit growth in India and Eastern Europe. Adverse weather conditions in Russia late in the quarter impacted unit case volume, contributing to 2 percent growth for the quarter. Additionally, unit case volume growth for the six months ended June 27, 2008, reflected the impact of double-digit volume growth in India and Russia during the first quarter.
Unit case volume in the European Union decreased 1 percent for the quarter and increased 1 percent for the six months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable periods of the prior year. The
current quarter decline in unit case volume was primarily related to a mid single-digit decline in France and a low single-digit decline in Iberia, which were partially offset by double-digit growth in the Alpine business unit and mid single-digit growth in Poland. The unit case volume decline in France was primarily due to a local CCE labor strike, while the decline in Iberia was primarily due to a truckers' strike in Spain. Additionally, significant portions of the European Union were adversely impacted by unfavorable weather during the second quarter. Unit case volume growth for the six months ended June 27, 2008, also reflected the impact of double-digit growth in still beverages and 2 percent growth in sparkling beverages during the first quarter.
In Latin America, unit case volume increased 7 percent and 8 percent for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008, respectively, versus the comparable periods of the prior year. The results for the quarter and for the first six months of 2008 were primarily due to solid growth across the operating segment and the impact of acquisitions. Unit case volume in Mexico increased 10 percent for the quarter, which included 3 percent growth in brand Coca-Cola and 3 points of growth related to the successful integration of Jugos del Valle, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Jugos del Valle"). Brazil realized 1 percent unit case volume growth during the quarter, primarily due to a 1 percent increase in Trademark Coca-Cola. Additionally, unit case volume in Argentina increased 7 percent during the quarter, primarily as a result of strong sparkling beverage growth led by Trademark Coca-Cola. Unit case volume growth for the six months ended June 27, 2008, also reflected the impact of 11 percent growth during the first quarter in Brazil, primarily due to solid growth in Trademark Coca-Cola and the impact of Leao Junior acquired at the end of the first quarter of 2007.
In North America, unit case volume was even for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable periods of the prior year, reflecting a continued difficult U.S. economic environment. For the second quarter, Retail unit case volume increased 1 percent, including a benefit from acquisitions, while Foodservice and Hospitality declined 3 percent, reflecting the continued challenging foodservice industry environment. Unit case volume for the still beverages category increased 9 percent, partially offset by a 4 percent decline in unit case volume in the sparkling beverages category. The increase in unit case volume for still beverages was primarily the result of the strong performance of glacéau and Fuze, as well as strong growth in juices and juice drinks. Unit case volume for glacéau contributed 2 percentage points to the second quarter of 2008. The growth during the quarter in juices and juice drinks included double-digit unit case volume growth of warehouse-delivered chilled juices, which reflects the success of Trademark Simply and Minute Maid Enhanced Juices. The unit case volume decline in sparkling beverages was primarily due to the decline in foodservice and other on-premise businesses. However, Coca-Cola Zero delivered a strong performance, increasing unit case volume more than 40 percent during the quarter. North America's second quarter 2007 results included less than one month of unit case volume for glacéau, which was acquired on June 7, 2007.
Unit case volume in the Pacific increased 4 percent and 7 percent for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008, respectively, versus the comparable periods of the prior year. The growth for the quarter included 13 percent unit case volume growth in China and 3 percent growth in the Philippines. The growth in China was primarily due to strong growth in Trademark Coca-Cola, Trademark Sprite and Minute Maid, despite the impact of earthquakes and flooding in various regions. In Japan, unit case volume declined 1 percent for the quarter; however, Trademark Coca-Cola continued to deliver unit case volume growth driven by the success of Coca-Cola Zero and the execution of the three-cola strategy (focusing on driving unit case volume growth for Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero and Diet Coke or Coca-Cola light). Georgia Coffee unit case volume increased 4 percent for the quarter, achieving its third consecutive quarter of growth and its highest growth rate in five years. Japan also realized unit case volume declines during the quarter and for the first six months of 2008 in Sokenbicha and Aquarius, primarily related to unfavorable weather. Additionally,
unit case volume growth for the six months ended June 27, 2008 reflected the impact of 20 percent growth in China and 21 percent growth in the Philippines during the first quarter of 2008.
Unit case volume for Bottling Investments increased 16 percent and 26 percent for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008, respectively, versus the comparable periods of the prior year. The increase for the quarter and for the six months ended June 27, 2008 was primarily due to the prior year acquisitions of certain bottlers, including, but not limited to, 18 bottling and distribution operations in Germany and a controlling interest in Nordeste Refrigerantes S.A. ("NORSA"), a bottler in Brazil. The unit case volume growth during the quarter also reflected the overall improving health of the Company's consolidated bottling operations. Additionally, unit case volume growth for the first six months of 2008 included the impact of CCBPI, which was acquired toward the end of the first quarter of 2007.
Concentrate Sales Volume
For the three months ended June 27, 2008, Company-wide concentrate sales and unit case volume grew at 3 percent versus the comparable period of the prior year. For the six months ended June 27, 2008, Company-wide concentrate sales and unit case volume grew 4 percent versus the comparable period of the prior year. For both the current quarter and the first six months of 2008, differences between concentrate sales volume and unit case volume growth rates for all segments were primarily due to timing of concentrate shipments and inventory related to upcoming product introductions. In Latin America, the inclusion of Jugos del Valle contributed to unit case volume growth. However, Jugos del Valle does not contribute to concentrate sales volume, since the Company does not sell concentrate to Jugos del Valle.
Net Operating Revenues
Net operating revenues were $9,046 million for the three months ended
June 27, 2008, compared to $7,733 million for the three months ended June 29,
2007, an increase of $1,313 million or 17 percent. The following table
indicates, on a percentage basis, the estimated impact of key factors resulting
in increases in net operating revenues for the three months ended June 27, 2008,
versus the comparable period in 2007:
Percentage Change
2008 versus 2007
Increase in concentrate sales volume 3 %
Structural changes 2
Price and product/geographic mix 3
Impact of currency fluctuations versus the U.S. dollar 9
Total percentage increase 17 %
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Refer to the heading "Beverage Volume" for a discussion of concentrate sales volume. Also included in concentrate sales volume is the impact of acquired beverage companies, including, among others, glacéau, and the acquisition of trademarks.
Structural changes increased net operating revenues by 2 percent for the three months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in the prior year, primarily due to the acquisitions of 18 German bottling and distribution operations and a controlling interest in NORSA during the third quarter of 2007.
Price and product/geographic mix increased net operating revenues by 3 percent for the three months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in the prior year, primarily due to favorable pricing and product/package mix across the segments.
Net operating revenues were $16,425 million for the six months ended June 27, 2008, compared to $13,836 million for the six months ended June 29, 2007, an increase of $2,589 million or 19 percent. The following table indicates, on a percentage basis, the estimated impact of key factors resulting in increases in net operating revenues for the six months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in 2007:
Percentage Change
2008 versus 2007
Increase in concentrate sales volume 4 %
Structural changes 3
Price and product/geographic mix 3
Impact of currency fluctuations versus the U.S. dollar 9
Total percentage increase 19 %
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Refer to the heading "Beverage Volume" for a discussion of concentrate sales volume. Also included in concentrate sales volume is the impact of acquired beverage companies, including, among others, glacéau, and the acquisition of trademarks.
Structural changes increased net operating revenues by 3 percent for the six months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in the prior year, primarily due to the acquisition of CCBPI toward the end of the first quarter of 2007, and the acquisitions of 18 German bottling and distribution operations and a controlling interest in NORSA during the third quarter of 2007.
Price and product/geographic mix increased net operating revenues by 3 percent for the six months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in the prior year, primarily due to favorable pricing and product/package mix across the segments.
The favorable impact of currency fluctuations for the six months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in the prior year was driven primarily by a stronger euro, Japanese yen and Brazilian real, which favorably impacted the European Union, Pacific, Latin America and Bottling Investments operating segments.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit margin increased to 65.0 percent for the three months ended June 27, 2008, from 64.6 percent for the three months ended June 29, 2007. The increase in our gross profit margin was primarily the result of favorable price and product mix, which was partially offset by the acquisition of glacéau toward the end of the second quarter of 2007, and the acquisitions of 18 German bottling and distribution operations and a controlling interest in NORSA during the third quarter of 2007. Refer to the heading "Beverage Volume" and Note L of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Generally, bottling and finished product operations produce higher net revenues but lower gross profit margins compared to concentrate and syrup operations. Our gross profit margin was also unfavorably impacted by increases in the cost of raw materials and freight. The Company currently expects a slight increase in the cost of commodities for the remainder of 2008 given the continued rise in oil prices and its impact on resin.
Our gross profit margin increased to 64.8 percent for the six months ended June 27, 2008, from 64.7 percent for the six months ended June 29, 2007. In addition to the items noted above, the
acquisitions of CCBPI and Leao Junior during the first quarter of 2007 unfavorably impacted our gross profit margin for the six months ended June 27, 2008.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
The following table sets forth the significant components of selling,
general and administrative expenses (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 27, June 29, June 27, June 29,
2008 2007 2008 2007
Selling and advertising $ 2,373 $ 1,952 $ 4,427 $ 3,563
expenses
General and administrative 658 654 1,332 1,292
expenses
Stock-based compensation 77 79 152 155
expense
Selling, general and
administrative expenses $ 3,108 $ 2,685 $ 5,911 $ 5,010
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $423 million or 16 percent for the three months ended June 27, 2008, versus the comparable period in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $901 million or 18 percent for the six months ended June 27, 2008, as compared to the same period in the prior year. Approximately 14 percent of the increase during the quarter was attributable to bottler acquisitions, increased costs from brand acquisitions and the impact of foreign currency. The remaining 2 percent increase was primarily related to increased marketing and innovation activities designed to drive growth in the business while controlling general and administrative expenses as we focus on productivity and expense management. These same factors were the primary drivers of the increase for the six months ended June 27, 2008. General and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 27, 2008 also benefited from the impact of amendments made to the U.S. retiree medical plan during 2007. Refer to Note G of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of June 27, 2008, we had approximately $575 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under our plans. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. This expected cost does not include the impact of any future stock-based compensation awards.
The Company is targeting $400 million to $500 million in annualized savings from productivity initiatives by year-end 2011 to provide additional flexibility to invest for growth. The savings are expected to be generated in a number of areas, including aggressively managing operating expenses supported by lean techniques; redesigning key processes to drive standardization and effectiveness; better leveraging our size and scale; and driving savings in indirect costs through the implementation of a "procure-to-pay" program. In realizing these savings, the Company expects to incur total costs by 2011 that are approximately equal to one year of the targeted annualized savings.
Other Operating Charges
Other operating charges incurred by operating segment were as follows (in
millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 27, June 29, June 27, June 29,
2008 2007 2008 2007
Africa $ - $ 18 $ - $ 20
European Union - 5 - 5
Latin America - 2 - 2
North America 4 - 6 -
Pacific - 1 - 1
Bottling Investments 5 17 5 19
Corporate 88 (1 ) 164 1
$ 97 $ 42 $ 175 $ 48
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Other operating charges for the three and six months ended June 27, 2008, were primarily related to restructuring costs, contract termination costs and the impairment of certain assets. The restructuring costs are related to steps the Company took to streamline and simplify its operations globally. These costs are primarily related to the plan to close a beverage concentrate manufacturing and distribution plant in Drogheda, Ireland, as well as streamlining activities in other selected business units. The total cost of these restructuring activities is expected to be approximately $374 million. The Company has incurred total pretax expenses of approximately $337 million related to these restructuring activities since they commenced and expects to recognize the remainder of these expenses during 2008. The expected payback period is three to four years. Refer to Note K of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The contract termination costs were related to fees paid by the Company to terminate an existing supply agreement. The impairment of certain assets was related to the write-down of manufacturing lines that produce product packaging materials. Refer to Note H of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other operating charges for the three and six months ended June 29, 2007, were primarily related to restructuring costs and the impairment of certain assets, none of which was individually significant.
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Information about our operating income by operating segment on a percentage
basis is as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 27, June 29, June 27, June 29,
2008 2007 2008 2007
Africa 4.7 % 3.5 % 5.6 % 4.9 %
Eurasia 7.3 7.1 7.5 6.4
European Union 35.9 36.5 36.3 36.8
Latin America 19.8 18.2 22.8 21.2
North America 17.1 22.0 17.1 21.7
Pacific 22.6 22.3 21.8 22.5
Bottling Investments 5.8 3.3 3.8 1.9
Corporate (13.2 ) (12.9 ) (14.9 ) (15.4 )
100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 27, June 29, June 27, June 29,
2008 2007 2008 2007
Consolidated 29.6 % 29.4 % 27.7 % 28.2 %
Africa 42.1 27.4 41.9 32.5
Eurasia 48.3 52.4 48.6 49.4
European Union 72.0 67.2 69.4 66.5
Latin America 59.2 54.6 59.6 57.6
North America 20.4 24.2 18.9 22.7
Pacific 49.2 48.9 46.4 45.6
Bottling Investments 6.0 3.7 3.7 2.1
Corporate * * * *
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* Calculation is not meaningful.
Operating income was $2,679 million for the three months ended June 27, 2008, compared to $2,270 million for the three months ended June 29, 2007, an increase of $409 million or 18 percent. Our operating margin for the three months ended June 27, 2008, was 29.6 percent, compared to 29.4 percent for the comparable period in 2007.
Operating income was $4,553 million for the six months ended June 27, 2008, . . .
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