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Coca-Cola's (NYSE:KO) Fanta® brand has announced a major global Halloween partnership with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, bringing together five iconic horror characters for the first time. The collaboration features Chucky, Freddy Fazbear, The Grabber, M3gan, and Michael Myers in a unique marketing campaign centered around Fanta beverages.

The partnership introduces Chucky's Punch, a limited-edition fruit punch flavor, alongside character-themed packaging across Fanta's product range. Each horror icon is paired with specific flavors: Chucky (Chucky's Punch), The Grabber (Strawberry), Freddy Fazbear (Orange), M3gan (Grape), and Michael Myers (Pineapple). The campaign coincides with upcoming theatrical releases of Black Phone 2 (October 17) and Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (December 5).

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston on September 3, 2025, at noon ET.

Investors can access the presentation via webcast at coca-colacompany.com/investors, with downloadable files and transcript available within 24 hours after the event. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of beverage brands across multiple categories and operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 700,000 people globally through its bottling partners.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) has announced an exclusive partnership with Coca-Cola to bring back the popular Coca-Cola Starlight beverage, which was originally launched in 2022. The space-inspired drink will be available exclusively through Jack in the Box's limited-time Coca-Cola Starlight Munchie Meal.

The Munchie Meal includes a choice of either a Double Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger or Really Big Chicken Sandwich, along with Tiny Tacos, Nuggets, curly fries, and a 20-oz Coca-Cola Starlight. This collaboration follows Jack in the Box's recent initiatives, including their first Fortnite world partnership with T-Pain, and represents their first beverage-focused Craved Collab.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) reported Q2 2025 results with mixed performance. Net revenues grew 1% to $12.5 billion, while organic revenues increased 5%. The company saw a 1% decline in global unit case volume but achieved significant margin expansion with operating margin reaching 34.1% versus 21.3% in the prior year.

Key highlights include EPS growth of 58% to $0.88 and comparable EPS growth of 4% to $0.87, despite currency headwinds. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar maintained strong momentum with 14% growth, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit volume growth. The company's operating cash flow was negative $1.4 billion, reflecting the $6.1 billion fairlife contingent consideration payment.

The company successfully relaunched its "Share a Coke" campaign across 120 countries and announced plans to launch a new U.S. cane sugar-based offering this fall.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has announced a significant leadership transition in its Europe operating unit. Luisa Ortega, currently president of the Africa operating unit, will succeed Nikos Koumettis as president of Europe effective September 1, 2025.

Koumettis, who has led the Europe unit since 2021, will serve as a senior advisor until his retirement in February 2026, concluding a 25-year career with Coca-Cola. Under his leadership, the Europe operating unit was recognized as the company's top performer for 2023. Ortega, who joined Coca-Cola in 2019, currently oversees operations across 54 markets in Africa and will continue to report to Executive Vice President and COO Henrique Braun in her new role.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) announced two key developments: a new corporate officer appointment and its regular quarterly dividend declaration. Jennifer Henry has been elected as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, effective immediately. Henry joins Coca-Cola after 13 years at McKinsey & Co., where she was a partner specializing in consumer and retail sector strategy.

The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per common share, payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) celebrates its 30-year milestone as the presenting sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture®, the largest African American music and empowerment event in the country. The festival has demonstrated significant economic impact, generating nearly $1 billion in the past three years for New Orleans, with $346.3 million contributed in 2024 alone, creating 2,642 jobs and $113.7 million in income for local workers.

For 2025, Coca-Cola's theme 'Shining Together' will feature three dynamic activations through Coca-Cola®, smartwater®, and Simply® brands. The festival will include star-studded performances, panel discussions, and various cultural experiences including the Summer of Uplift Block Party, If Not For My Girls™ platform, and wellness-focused activations.

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for July 22, 2025, before the NYSE market opening. The company will host an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the webcast through the company's investor relations website. Supporting materials and call transcript will be made available within 24 hours after the call. Coca-Cola maintains a diverse beverage portfolio including iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta, along with water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, and plant-based beverages, serving over 200 countries and territories. The company employs more than 700,000 people globally alongside its bottling partners.

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has announced that President and CFO John Murphy will present at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference in Paris on June 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CEST. Investors can access the presentation via webcast on the company's website, with downloadable files and transcript available within 24 hours after the event.

The company operates in over 200 countries, managing a diverse portfolio of billion-dollar beverage brands including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, BODYARMOR, Costa, Minute Maid, and more. Coca-Cola employs over 700,000 people globally alongside its bottling partners, focusing on portfolio transformation, sugar reduction, and sustainable practices.