Beverage and Spirits Companies Announced Acquisitions and Fall Promotion Programs - Research Report on The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, AB InBev, Beam,and Coca-Cola FEMSA

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP), Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), Beam, Inc. (NYSE: BEAM), and Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. (NYSE: KOF). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

The Coca-Cola Company Research Report

On September 5, 2013, The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola) announced that two dozen veterans will be hired to start Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness program throughout Miami-Dade with a grant to the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade. According to the release, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announced the more than $190,000 grant awarded by The Coca-Cola Foundation and managed by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). As stated by the Company, Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces will oversee the roll out of Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness, a military-style fitness program led by U.S. military veterans. According to the Company, the grant will also support nutrition and physical activity programs offered at the county's 13 community centers. Coca-Cola further stated that more than 5,000 Miami-Dade residents will have increased access to health and wellness programs by the end of 2016. The Full Research Report on The Coca-Cola Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/KO]

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PepsiCo, Inc. Research Report

On September 3, 2013, PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo) announced that its Mountain Dew and Doritos brands teamed up at PAX Prime 2013 in Seattle, Washington to give gamers the chance to secure the hotly-anticipated Xbox One entertainment system. According to the Company, its Mountain Dew and the Doritos brands hosted a Live Auction event on Sunday, September 1, 2013 for PAX attendees as a part of the Xbox One "Every 2 Minutes" promotion where thousands of PAX attendees participating scanned more than 100 QR codes throughout the Washington Convention Center and local landmarks. As stated, thirty winners scored an Xbox One, and six will receive the entertainment system before launch night in November 2013. Starting fall 2013, the two brands will give fans a chance to bid on Xbox One entertainment systems through nightly auctions beginning on November 5, 2013, every two minutes between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET as part of the "Every 2 Minutes" online auction experience. The Full Research Report on PepsiCo, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/PEP]

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Anheuser-Busch InBev Research Report

On August 28, 2013, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) disclosed the information required under article 15, § 1 of the Law of 2 May 2007 regarding the disclosure of important shareholdings in listed companies. According to the Company, its total outstanding capital is €1.2 billion and its total number of outstanding ordinary shares is 1,607,244,725. As stated, the Company's total number of outstanding subscription rights (where each right entitles the holder to subscribe to one new ordinary share) is 2,099,452, and its total number of outstanding options (where each option entitles the holder to purchase from AB InBev one existing ordinary share) is 49,428,086. The Company also mentioned that According to AB InBev's bylaws, the threshold as from which a shareholding needs to be disclosed, has been set at 3%. The Full Research Report on Anheuser-Busch InBev - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/BUD]

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Beam, Inc. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Beam, Inc. (Beam) announced the launch of Make History, its first ever brand campaign for its flagship Jim Beam Bourbon to span the entire brand's markets globally. According to the Company, Make History is a multi-year, multi-media campaign that will launch in Q4 2013 and roll out in more than 100 markets around the world over the next nine months. As stated by Beam, the global campaign will encompass the full line of premium Jim Beam products, including the flagship Jim Beam White, Jim Beam Black, Devil's Cut, Jim Beam Honey and Red Stag by Jim Beam. The Full Research Report on Beam, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/BEAM]

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Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. Research Report

On August 31, 2013, Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. (Coca-Cola FEMSA) announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of Spaipa S.A. Industria Brasileira de Bebidas (Spaipa), which is the second largest privately owned bottler in the Brazilian Coca-Cola system, in an all-cash transaction. According to the Company, the said transaction will increase its volume in Brazil by 40%, allowing the Company to reach 39% of the Coca-Cola system's volume in the country. The Company informed that the said agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Coca-Cola FEMSA and is subject to the approval of the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econòmica, which is the Brazilian antitrust authority. Coca-Cola FEMSA also stated that it will also seek the approval of The Coca-Cola Company for this transaction. The Company further added that the said transaction will be financed with new bank debt for which Coca-Cola FEMSA has obtained formal commitments and eventually, after this acquisition financing, the pro forma net debt to EBITDA ratio will be 1.6x, highlighting the solid financial position of the Company. The Full Research Report on Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/KOF]

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