October 18/Atlanta/Business Wire -- The Coca-Cola Company reported strong third quarter and year-to-date 2011 operating results, once again meeting or exceeding its long-term growth targets and gaining volume and value share in total nonalcoholic ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverages as well as in both the sparkling and still beverage categories. The company continues to advance its global momentum from a position of strength, realizing growth across each of its five geographic operating groups during a time of mixed economic recovery around the world.
Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company, said, "We are pleased with our third quarter results. For a sixth consecutive quarter, we delivered performance results in line with or ahead of our long-term growth targets. Importantly, we accomplished these results during a time of ongoing global market volatility, which is a testament to our clear and focused system vision, strong brands and solid execution. As we said when we launched our 2020 Vision, we are a growing business that is continually adapting to ever-changing economic circumstances and consumer preferences, underscoring the strength and resilience of our business.