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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 28, 1997
Commission file number 0-9286
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 56-0950585
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
1900 Rexford Road,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(704) 551-4400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $l.00 par value
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(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements,
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
this Form 10-K.
State the aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant.
Market Value as of March 10, 1998
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Common Stock, $l par value $228,427,864
Class B Common Stock, $l par value *
*No market exists for the shares of Class B Common Stock, which is neither
registered under Section 12 of the Act nor subject to Section 15(d) of the Act.
The Class B Common Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a share for share
basis at the option of the holder.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding as of March 10, 1998
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Common Stock, $1 Par Value 7,045,047
Class B Common Stock, $1 Par Value 1,319,800
Documents Incorporated by Reference
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Portions of Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act with
respect to the 1998 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ........................................Part III, Items 10-13
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PART I
Item 1 -- Business
Introduction and Recent Developments
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), is engaged in the production, marketing and distribution of
carbonated and noncarbonated beverages, primarily products of The Coca-Cola
Company, Atlanta, Georgia ("The Coca-Cola Company"). The Company has been in
the soft drink manufacturing business since 1902.
The Company has grown significantly since 1984. In 1984, net sales were
approximately $130 million. In 1997, net sales were approximately $802 million.
The Company's bottling territory was concentrated in North Carolina prior to
1984. A series of acquisitions since 1984 have significantly expanded the
Company's bottling territory. The most significant transactions were as
follows:
o February 8, 1985 -- Acquisition of various subsidiaries of Wometco
Coca-Cola Bottling Company which included territories in parts of Alabama,
Tennessee and Virginia. Other noncontiguous territories acquired in this
acquisition were subsequently sold.
o January 27, 1989 -- Acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of The
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of West Virginia, Inc. which included territory
covering most of the state of West Virginia.
o December 20, 1991 -- Acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock
of Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. ("Sunbelt") which included
territory covering parts of North Carolina and South Carolina.
o July 2, 1993 -- Formation of Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership
("Piedmont"). Piedmont is a joint venture owned equally by the Company and
The Coca-Cola Company through their respective subsidiaries. Piedmont
distributes and markets soft drink products, primarily in parts of North
Carolina and South Carolina. The Company sold and contributed certain
territories to Piedmont upon formation. The Company currently provides
part of the finished product requirements for Piedmont and receives a fee
for managing the operations of Piedmont pursuant to a management
agreement.
o June 1, 1994 -- The Company executed a management agreement with South
Atlantic Canners, Inc. ("SAC"), a manufacturing cooperative located in
Bishopville, South Carolina. The Company is a member of the cooperative
and receives a fee for managing the day-to-day operations of SAC pursuant
to a 10-year management agreement. SAC significantly expanded its
operations by adding two PET bottling lines. These bottling lines supply a
portion of the Company's and Piedmont's volume requirements for PET
finished products.
o January 21, 1998 -- The Company purchased the franchise rights and
operating assets of a Coca-Cola bottler located in Florence, Alabama. This
territory is contiguous to the Company's Tennessee franchise territory.
These transactions, along with several smaller acquisitions of additional
bottling territory, have resulted in the Company becoming the second largest
Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
The Company repurchased 929,440 shares of its Common Stock for $43.6
million in a series of transactions between December 1996 and February 1997.
The Coca-Cola Company currently owns an economic interest of approximately
30% and a voting interest of approximately 23% in the Company. The Coca-Cola
Company's economic interest was achieved through a series of transactions as
follows:
o June 1987 -- The Company sold 1,355,033 shares of newly issued Common
stock and 269,158 shares of Class B Common Stock to The Coca-Cola Company.
o January 1989 -- The Company issued 1.1 million shares of Common Stock to
The Coca-Cola Company in exchange for all of the outstanding stock of The
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of West Virginia, Inc.
o June 1993 -- The Company sold 33,464 shares of Common Stock to The
Coca-Cola Company pursuant to an agreement to maintain The Coca-Cola
Company's voting and equity interest at a prescribed level.
o February 1997 -- The Company purchased 275,490 shares of its Common Stock
for $13.1 million from The Coca-Cola Company pursuant to an agreement to
maintain The Coca-Cola Company's voting and equity interest at a
prescribed level.
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The Company considers acquisition opportunities for additional territories
on an ongoing basis. To achieve its goals, further purchases and sales of
franchise rights and entities possessing such rights and other related
transactions designed to facilitate such purchases and sales may occur.
General
In its soft drink operations, the Company holds franchises under which it
produces and markets, in certain regions, carbonated soft drink products of The
Coca-Cola Company, including Coca-Cola classic, caffeine free Coca-Cola
classic, diet Coke, caffeine free diet Coke, Cherry Coke, TAB, Sprite, diet
Sprite, Surge, Mello Yello, diet Mello Yello, Mr. PiBB, Barq's Root Beer, diet
Barq's Root Beer, Fresca, Minute Maid orange and diet Minute Maid orange sodas.
The Company also distributes and markets POWERaDE, Cool from Nestea, Fruitopia,
Minute Maid Juices To Go and LeBleu water in certain of its markets. The
Company produces and markets Dr Pepper in most of its regions. Various other
products, including Seagrams' products and Sundrop are produced and marketed in
one or more of the Company's regions under franchise agreements with the
companies that manufacture the concentrate for those beverages. In addition,
the Company also produces soft drinks for other Coca-Cola franchise bottlers.
The Company's principal soft drink is Coca-Cola classic. During the last
three fiscal years, sales of products under the trademark Coca-Cola have
accounted for more than half of the Company's soft drink sales. In total, the
products of The Coca-Cola Company accounted for approximately 90% of the
Company's soft drink sales during fiscal 1997.
Franchises
The Company's franchises from The Coca-Cola Company entitle the Company to
produce and market The Coca-Cola Company's soft drinks in bottles, cans and
five gallon, pressurized, pre-mix containers. The Company is one of many
companies holding such franchises. The Coca-Cola Company is the sole owner of
the secret formulas pursuant to which the primary components (either
concentrates or syrups) of Coca-Cola trademark beverages are manufactured. The
concentrates, when mixed with water and sweetener, produce syrup which, when
mixed with carbonated water, produce the soft drinks known as "Coca-Cola,"
"Coca-Cola classic," "Coke" and other soft drinks of The Coca-Cola Company
which are manufactured and marketed by the Company. The Company also purchases
natural sweeteners from The Coca-Cola Company. No royalty or other compensation
is paid under the franchise agreements to The Coca-Cola Company for the
Company's right to use in its territories the franchised tradenames and
trademarks, such as "Coca-Cola," "Coca-Cola classic" and "Coke," and their
associated patents, copyrights, designs and labels, all of which are owned by
The Coca-Cola Company. The Company has similar arrangements with the Dr Pepper
Company and other franchisors.
Bottle Contracts. The Company is party to standard bottle contracts with
The Coca-Cola Company for each of its bottling territories (the "Bottle
Contracts") which provide that the Company will purchase its entire requirement
of concentrates and syrups for Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola classic, caffeine free
Coca-Cola classic, Cherry Coke, diet Coke, caffeine free diet Coke and diet
Cherry Coke (together, the "Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages") from The Coca-Cola
Company. The Company has the exclusive right to distribute Coca-Cola Trademark
Beverages for sale in its territories in authorized containers of the nature
currently used by the Company, which include cans and refillable and
non-refillable bottles. The Coca-Cola Company may determine from time to time
what containers of this type to authorize for use by the Company.
The price The Coca-Cola Company may charge for syrup or concentrate under
the Bottle Contracts is set by The Coca-Cola Company from time to time. Except
as provided in the Supplementary Agreement described below, there are no
limitations on prices for concentrate or syrup. Consequently, the prices at
which the Company purchases concentrates and syrup under the Bottle Contracts
may vary materially from the prices it has paid during the periods covered by
the financial information included in this report.
Under the Bottle Contracts, the Company is obligated to maintain such
plant, equipment, staff and distribution facilities as are required for the
manufacture, packaging and distribution of the Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages in
authorized containers, and in sufficient quantities to satisfy fully the demand
for these beverages in its territories; to undertake adequate quality control
measures and maintain sanitation standards prescribed by The Coca-Cola Company;
to develop, stimulate and satisfy fully the demand for Coca-Cola Trademark
Beverages and to use all approved means, and to spend such funds on advertising
and other forms of marketing, as may be reasonably required to meet that
objective; and to maintain such sound financial capacity as may be reasonably
necessary to assure performance by the Company and its affiliates of their
obligations to The Coca-Cola Company.
The Bottle Contracts require the Company to submit to The Coca-Cola
Company each year its plans for marketing, management and advertising with
respect to the Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages for the ensuing year. Such plans
must
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demonstrate that the Company has the financial capacity to perform its duties
and obligations to The Coca-Cola Company under the Bottle Contracts. The
Company must obtain The Coca-Cola Company's approval of those plans, which
approval may not be unreasonably withheld, and if the Company carries out its
plan in all material respects, it will have satisfied its contractual
obligations. Failure to carry out such plans in all material respects would
constitute an event of default that, if not cured within 120 days of notice of
such failure, would give The Coca-Cola Company the right to terminate the
Bottle Contracts. If the Company at any time fails to carry out a plan in all
material respects with respect to any geographic segment (as defined by The
Coca-Cola Company) of its territory, and if that failure is not cured within
six months of notice of such failure, The Coca-Cola Company may reduce the
territory covered by the applicable Bottle Contract by eliminating the portion
of the territory with respect to which the failure has occurred.
The Coca-Cola Company has no obligation under the Bottle Contracts to
participate with the Company in expenditures for advertising and marketing. As
it has in the past, The Coca-Cola Company may contribute to such expenditures
and undertake independent advertising and marketing activities, as well as
cooperative advertising and sales promotion programs which require mutual
cooperation and financial support of the Company. The future levels of
marketing support and promotional funds provided by The Coca-Cola Company may
vary materially from the levels provided during the periods covered by the
financial information included in this report.
The Coca-Cola Company has the right to reformulate any of the Coca-Cola
Trademark Beverages and to discontinue any of the Coca-Cola Trademark
Beverages, subject to certain limitations, so long as all Coca-Cola Trademark
Beverages are not discontinued. The Coca-Cola Company may also introduce new
beverages under the trademarks "Coca-Cola" or "Coke" or any modification
thereof, and in that event the Company would be obligated to manufacture,
package, distribute and sell the new beverages with the same duties as exist
under the Bottle Contracts with respect to Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages.
If the Company acquires the right to manufacture and sell Coca-Cola
Trademark Beverages in any additional territory, the Company has agreed that
such new territory will be covered by a standard contract in the same form as
the Bottle Contracts and that any existing agreement with respect to the
acquired territory automatically shall be amended to conform to the terms of
the Bottle Contracts. In addition, if the Company acquires control, directly or
indirectly, of any bottler of Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages, or any party
controlling a bottler of Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages, the Company must cause
the acquired bottler to amend its franchises for the Coca-Cola Trademark
Beverages to conform to the terms of the Bottle Contracts.
The Bottle Contracts are perpetual, subject to termination by The
Coca-Cola Company in the event of default by the Company. Events of default by
the Company include (1) the Company's insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution,
receivership or similar conditions; (2) the Company's disposition of any
interest in the securities of any bottling subsidiary without the consent of
The Coca-Cola Company; (3) termination of any agreement regarding the
manufacture, packaging, distribution or sale of Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages
between The Coca-Cola Company and any person that controls the Company; (4) any
material breach of any obligation occurring under the Bottle Contracts
(including, without limitation, failure to make timely payment for any syrup or
concentrate or of any other debt owing to The Coca-Cola Company, failure to
meet sanitary or quality control standards, failure to comply strictly with
manufacturing standards and instructions, failure to carry out an approved plan
as described above, and failure to cure a violation of the terms regarding
imitation products), that remains uncured for 120 days after notice by The
Coca-Cola Company; or (5) producing, manufacturing, selling or dealing in any
"Cola Product," as defined, or any concentrate or syrup which might be confused
with those of The Coca-Cola Company; or (6) selling any product under any trade
dress, trademark, or tradename or in any container in which The Coca-Cola
Company has a proprietary interest; or (7) owning any equity interest in or
controlling any entity which performs any of the activities described in (5) or
(6) above. In addition, upon termination of the Bottle Contracts for any
reason, The Coca-Cola Company, at its discretion, may also terminate any other
agreements with the Company regarding the manufacture, packaging, distribution,
sale or promotion of soft drinks, including the Allied Bottle Contracts
described elsewhere herein.
The Company is prohibited from assigning, transferring or pledging its
Bottle Contracts, or any interest therein, whether voluntarily or by operation
of law, without the prior consent of The Coca-Cola Company. Moreover, the
Company may not enter into any contract or other arrangement to manage or
participate in the management of any other Coca-Cola bottler without the prior
consent of The Coca-Cola Company.
The Coca-Cola Company may automatically amend the Bottle Contracts if 80%
of the domestic bottlers who are parties to agreements with The Coca-Cola
Company containing substantially the same terms as the Bottle Contracts, which
bottlers purchased for their own account 80% of the syrup and equivalent
gallons of concentrate for Coca-Cola Trademark Beverages purchased for the
account of all such bottlers, agree that their bottle contracts shall be
likewise amended.
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Supplementary Agreement. The Company and The Coca-Cola Company are also
parties to a Supplementary Agreement (the "Supplementary Agreement") that
modifies some of the provisions of the Bottle Contracts. The Supplementary
Agreement provides that The Coca-Cola Company will exercise good faith and fair
dealing in its relationship with the Company under the Bottle Contracts; offer
marketing support and exercise its rights under the Bottle Contracts in a
manner consistent with its dealings with comparable bottlers; offer to the
Company any written amendment to the Bottle Contracts (except amendments
dealing with transfer of ownership) which it offers to any other bottler in the
United States; and, subject to certain limited exceptions, sell syrups and
concentrates to the Company at prices no greater than those charged to other
bottlers which are parties to contracts substantially similar to the Bottle
Contracts.
The Supplementary Agreement permits transfers of the Company's capital
stock that would otherwise be limited by the Bottle Contracts.
Allied Bottle Contracts. Other contracts with The Coca-Cola Company (the
"Allied Bottle Contracts") grant similar exclusive rights to the Company with
respect to the distribution of Sprite, Mr. PiBB, Surge, Mello Yello, diet Mello
Yello, Fanta, TAB, diet Sprite, sugar free Mr. PiBB, Fresca, POWERaDE, Minute
Maid orange and diet Minute Maid orange sodas (the "Allied Beverages") for sale
in authorized containers in its territories. These contracts contain provisions
that are similar to those of the Bottle Contracts with respect to pricing,
authorized containers, planning, quality control, trademark and transfer
restrictions and related matters. Each Allied Bottle Contract has a term of 10
years and is renewable by the Company for an additional 10 years at the end of
each 10 year period, but is subject to termination in the event of (1) the
Company's insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution, receivership or similar
condition; (2) termination of the Company's Bottle Contract covering the same
territory by either party for any reason; and (3) any material breach of any
obligation of the Company under the Allied Bottle Contract that remains uncured
for 120 days after notice by The Coca-Cola Company.
Post-mix Rights. The Company also has the non-exclusive right to sell
Coca-Cola classic and other fountain syrups ("post-mix syrup") of The Coca-Cola
Company.
Other Bottling Agreements. The Coca-Cola Company purchased all rights of
Barq's, Inc. under its Bottler's Agreements with the Company. These contracts
cover both Barq's Root Beer and diet Barq's Root Beer and remain in effect
unless terminated by The Coca-Cola Company for breach by the Company of their
terms, insolvency of the Company or the failure of the Company to manufacture,
bottle and sell the products for 15 consecutive days or to purchase extract for
a period of 120 consecutive days. The bottling agreements from most other soft
drink franchisors are similar to those described above in that they are
renewable at the option of the Company and the franchisors. The price the
franchisors may charge for syrup or concentrate is set by the franchisors from
time to time. They also contain similar restrictions on the use of trademarks,
approved bottles, cans and labels and sale of imitations or substitutes as well
as termination for cause provisions. Sales of beverages by the Company under
these agreements represented approximately 10% of the Company's sales for
fiscal 1997.
The territories covered by the Allied Bottle Contracts and by bottling
agreements for products of franchisors other than The Coca-Cola Company in most
cases correspond with the territories covered by the Bottle Contracts. The
variations do not have a material effect on the business of the Company taken
as a whole.
Markets and Production and Distribution Facilities
As of March 10, 1998, the Company held franchises from The Coca-Cola
Company covering the majority of central, northern and western North Carolina,
and portions of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West
Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida. The total population within
the Company's franchise territory is approximately 12.3 million.
As of March 10, 1998, the Company operated in six principal geographical
regions. Certain information regarding each of these markets follows:
1. North Carolina. This region includes the majority of central and
western North Carolina, including Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High
Point, Hickory, Asheville, Fayetteville and Charlotte and the surrounding
areas. The region has an estimated population of 5.3 million.
Production/distribution facilities are located in Charlotte and 15 other
distribution facilities are located in the region.
2. South Alabama. This region includes a portion of southwestern Alabama,
including the area surrounding Mobile, and a portion of southeastern
Mississippi. The region has an estimated population of 900,000. A
production/distribution facility is located in Mobile, and five other
distribution facilities are located in the region.
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3. South Georgia. This region includes a small portion of eastern Alabama,
a portion of southwestern Georgia surrounding Columbus, Georgia, in which a
distribution facility is located, and a portion of the Florida Panhandle. Four
other distribution facilities are located in the region. This region has an
estimated population of 1.0 million.
4. Middle Tennessee. This region includes a portion of central Tennessee,
including areas surrounding Nashville, a small portion of southern Kentucky and
a small portion of northwest Alabama. The region has an estimated population of
1.8 million. A production/distribution facility is located in Nashville and
eight other distribution facilities are located in the region.
5. Western Virginia. This region includes most of southwestern Virginia,
including areas surrounding Roanoke, a portion of the southern piedmont of
Virginia, a portion of northeastern Tennessee and a portion of southeastern
West Virginia. The region has an estimated population of 1.4 million. A
production/distribution facility is located in Roanoke and seven other
distribution facilities are located in the region.
6. West Virginia. This region includes most of the state of West Virginia,
a portion of eastern Kentucky, a portion of eastern Ohio and a portion of
southwestern Pennsylvania. The region has an estimated population of 1.9
million. There are 11 distribution facilities located in the region.
The Company owns 100% of the operations in each of the regions previously
listed.
The Company sold the majority of its South Carolina franchise territory to
Piedmont in July 1993. Pursuant to a management agreement, the Company produces
a portion of the soft drink products for Piedmont. The Company currently owns a
50% interest in Piedmont. Piedmont's franchise territory covers parts of
eastern North Carolina and most of South Carolina. This region has an estimated
population of 4.1 million.
On June 1, 1994, the Company executed a management agreement with South
Atlantic Canners, Inc. ("SAC"), a manufacturing cooperative located in
Bishopville, South Carolina. The Company is a member of the cooperative and
receives a fee for managing the day-to-day operations of SAC pursuant to a
10-year management agreement. Management fees from SAC were $1.2 million, $1.4
million and $1.0 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. SAC has
significantly expanded its operations by adding two PET bottling lines. The
bottling lines supply a portion of the Company's and Piedmont's volume
requirements for PET finished products. The Company executed member purchase
agreements with SAC that require minimum annual purchases of canned product, 20
ounce PET product, 2 liter PET product and 3 liter PET product by the Company
of approximately $40 million.
In addition to producing bottled and canned soft drinks for the Company's
franchise territories, each production facility also produces some products for
sale by other Coca-Cola bottlers. With the exception of the Company's
production of soft drink products for Piedmont, this contract production is
currently not material in the Company's production centers.
Raw Materials
In addition to concentrates obtained by the Company from The Coca-Cola
Company and other concentrate companies for use in its soft drink
manufacturing, the Company also purchases sweeteners, carbon dioxide, glass and
plastic bottles, cans, closures, pre-mix containers and other packaging
materials as well as equipment for the production, distribution and marketing
of soft drinks. Except for sweetener, cans and plastic bottles, the Company
purchases its raw materials from multiple suppliers.
The Company entered into supply agreements in the fourth quarter of 1995
with its aluminum can suppliers which require the Company to purchase the
majority of its aluminum can requirements for two of its four manufacturing
facilities. These agreements, which extend through the end of 2000, also reduce
the variability of the cost of cans for these two facilities.
The Company purchases substantially all of its plastic bottles (20 ounce,
1 liter, 2 liter and 3 liter sizes) from manufacturing plants which are owned
and operated by two cooperatives of Coca-Cola bottlers, including the Company.
The Company joined the southwest cooperative in February 1985 following its
acquisition of the bottling subsidiaries of Wometco Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
The Company joined the southeast cooperative in 1984.
None of the materials or supplies used by the Company is in short supply,
although the supply of specific materials could be adversely affected by
strikes, weather conditions, governmental controls or national emergency
conditions.
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Marketing
The Company's soft drink products are sold and distributed directly by its
employees to retail stores and other outlets, including food markets,
institutional accounts and vending machine outlets. During 1997, approximately
76% of the Company's physical case volume was in the take-home channel through
supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores and other retail outlets. The
remaining volume was in the cold drink channel, primarily through dispensing
machines, owned either by the Company, retail outlets or third party vending
companies.
New product introductions, packaging changes and sales promotions have
been the major competitive techniques in the soft drink industry in recent
years and have required and are expected to continue to require substantial
expenditures. Product introductions in recent years include: caffeine free
Coca-Cola classic; caffeine free diet Coke; Cherry Coke; Surge; diet Mello
Yello; Minute Maid orange; diet Minute Maid orange; Cool from Nestea;
Fruitopia; POWERaDE, Minute Maid Juices To Go and Le Bleu Water. New product
introductions have entailed increased operating costs for the Company resulting
from special marketing efforts, obsolescence of replaced items and,
occasionally, higher raw materials costs.
After several new package introductions in recent years, the Company now
sells its soft drink products primarily in non-refillable bottles, both glass
and plastic, and in cans, in varying proportions from market to market. There
may be as many as eight different packages for Coca-Cola classic within a
single geographical area. Physical unit sales of soft drinks during fiscal year
1997 were approximately 50% cans, 48% non-refillable bottles and 2% pre-mix.
Advertising in various media, primarily television and radio, is relied
upon extensively in the marketing of the Company's soft drinks. The Coca-Cola
Company and Dr Pepper Company each have joined the Company in making
substantial expenditures in cooperative advertising in the Company's marketing
areas. The Company also benefits from national advertising programs conducted
by The Coca-Cola Company and Dr Pepper Company, respectively. In addition, the
Company expends substantial funds on its own behalf for extensive local sales
promotions of the Company's soft drink products. These expenses are partially
offset by marketing funds which the franchisors provide to the Company in
support of a variety of marketing programs, such as price promotions,
merchandising programs and point-of-sale displays.
The substantial outlays which the Company makes for advertising are
generally regarded as necessary to maintain or increase sales volume, and any
curtailment of the funding provided by The Coca-Cola Company for advertising or
marketing programs which benefit the Company could have a material effect on
the business of the Company.
Seasonality
Sales are somewhat seasonal, with the highest sales volume occuring in
May, June, July and August. The Company has adequate production capacity to
meet sales demands during these peak periods.
Competition
The soft drink industry is highly competitive. The Company's competitors
include several large soft drink manufacturers engaged in the distribution of
nationally advertised products, as well as similar companies which market
lesser-known soft drinks in limited geographical areas and manufacturers of
private brand soft drinks. In each region in which the Company operates,
between 75% and 95% of carbonated soft drink sales in bottles, cans and pre-mix
containers are accounted for by the Company and its principal competition,
which in each region includes the local bottler of Pepsi-Cola and, in some
regions, also includes the local bottler of Royal Crown products. The Company's
carbonated beverage products also compete with, among others, noncarbonated
beverages and citrus and noncitrus fruit drinks.
The principal methods of competition in the soft drink industry are
point-of-sale merchandising, new product introductions, packaging changes,
price promotions, quality and frequency of distribution and advertising.
Government Regulation
The production and marketing of beverages are subject to the rules and
regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and other
federal, state and local health agencies. The FDA also regulates the labeling
of containers.
No reformulation of the Company's products is presently required by any
rule or regulation, but there can be no assurance that future government
regulations will not require reformulation of the Company's products.
From time to time, legislation has been proposed in Congress and by
certain state and local governments which would prohibit the sale of soft drink
products in non-refillable bottles and cans or require a mandatory deposit as a
means of encouraging the return of such containers in an attempt to reduce
solid waste and litter. The Company is currently not impacted by this type of
proposed legislation.
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Soft drink and similar-type taxes have been in place in North Carolina,
South Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee for several years. To the Company's
knowledge, legislation has not been proposed or enacted to increase the tax in
West Virginia or Tennessee. The North Carolina soft drink tax was reduced by
25% effective July 1, 1996. The North Carolina General Assembly also enacted a
measure repealing the soft drink tax in 25% increments over a three-year
period, such that it will be eliminated in 1999. The South Carolina soft drink
tax has been repealed and is being phased out ratably over a six-year period
beginning July 1, 1996.
Environmental Remediation
The Company does not currently have any material capital expenditure
commitments for environmental remediation for any of its properties.
Employees
As of March 10, 1998, the Company had a total of approximately 4,900
full-time employees, of whom approximately 400 were union members. The total
number of employees is approximately 5,500. Management of the Company believes
that the Company's relations with its employees are generally good.
Item 2 -- Properties
The principal properties of the Company include its corporate
headquarters, its four production facilities and its 55 distribution centers,
all of which are owned by the Company except for its corporate headquarters,
two production/distribution facilities and nine distribution centers.
On November 30, 1992, the Company and the owner of the Company's Snyder
Production Center in Charlotte, North Carolina agreed to the early termination
of the Company's lease. Harrison Limited Partnership One purchased the property
contemporaneously with the termination of the lease, and the Company and
Harrison Limited Partnership One entered into an agreement under which the
Company leased the property for a 10-year term beginning on December 1, 1992.
JFH Management, Inc., a North Carolina corporation of which J. Frank Harrison,
Jr. is the sole shareholder, serves as sole general partner of the limited
partnership that purchased the production center property. The sole limited
partner of the limited partnership is a trust as to which J. Frank Harrison,
III and Reid M. Henson are co-trustees, share investment powers, and as to
which they share voting power for purposes of this partnership interest. The
beneficiaries of this trust are J. Frank Harrison, Jr. and his descendants. The
annual base rent the Company is obligated to pay under the lease agreement is
subject to adjustment for increases in the Consumer Price Index and for
increases or decreases in interest rates based on London Interbank Offered Rate
("LIBOR").
On June 1, 1993, Beacon Investment Corporation, a North Carolina
corporation of which J. Frank Harrison, III is sole shareholder, purchased the
office building located on Rexford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, in which
the Company leases its principal executive offices. Contemporaneously, the
Company entered into a 10-year lease commencing June 1, 1993 with Beacon
Investment Corporation for office space within the building. The annual base
rent the Company is obligated to pay under the lease agreement is subject to
adjustment for increases in the Consumer Price Index and for increases or
decreases in interest rates based on LIBOR.
The Company also leases its 297,500 square-foot production/distribution
facility in Nashville, Tennessee. The lease requires monthly payments through
2002. The Company's other real estate leases are not material.
The Company owns and operates two soft drink production facilities apart
from the leased facilities described above. The current percentage utilization
of the Company's production centers as of March 10, 1998 is approximately as
indicated below:
Production Facilities
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Percentage
Location Utilization*
- --------------------------------------- -------------
Charlotte, North Carolina ......... 93%
Mobile, Alabama ................... 81%
Nashville, Tennessee .............. 78%
Roanoke, Virginia ................. 92%
- ---------
* Estimated 1998 production divided by capacity (based on 80 hours of
operations per week).
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The Company currently has sufficient production capacity to meet its
operational requirements. In addition to the production facilities noted above,
the Company also has access to production capacity from South Atlantic Canners,
Inc.
Bottled and canned soft drinks are transported to distribution centers for
storage pending sale. The number of distribution centers by market area as of
March 10, 1998 is as follows:
Distribution Centers
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Number of
Region Centers
- ------------------------------ ----------
North Carolina ........... 16
South Alabama ............ 6
South Georgia ............ 5
Middle Tennessee ......... 9
Western Virginia ......... 8
West Virginia ............ 11
The Company's distribution facilities are all in good condition and are
adequate for the Company's operations as presently conducted.
The Company also operates approximately 2,800 vehicles in the sale and
distribution of its soft drink products, of which approximately 1,400 are
delivery trucks. In addition, the Company owns or leases approximately 129,000
soft drink dispensing and vending machines.
Item 3 -- Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings which have
arisen in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the
ultimate disposition of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on
the financial condition, cash flows or results of operations of the Company.
Item 4 -- Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 28, 1997.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the following list is
included as an unnumbered item in Part I of this Report in lieu of being
included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be
filed.
The following is a list of names and ages of all the executive officers of
the Registrant as of March 10, 1998, indicating all positions and offices with
the Registrant held by each such person. All officers have served in their
present capacities for the past five years except as otherwise stated.
J. FRANK HARRISON, III, age 43, is Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Harrison was appointed Chairman of
the Board of Directors in December 1996. Mr. Harrison served in the capacity of
Vice Chairman from November 1987 through December 1996 and was appointed as the
Company's Chief Executive Officer in May 1994. He was first employed by the
Company in 1977, and has served as a Division Sales Manager and as a Vice
President of the Company. Mr. Harrison, III is a Director of Wachovia Bank &
Trust Co., N.A., Southern Region Board. He is Chairman of the Compensation
Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee, the Audit Committee and
the Finance Committee.
REID M. HENSON, age 58, has served as a Vice Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Company since 1983. Prior to that time, Mr. Henson served as a
consultant for JTL Corporation, a management company, and later as President of
JTL Corporation. He has been a Director of the Company since 1979, is Chairman
of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee, the
Retirement Benefits Committee and the Finance Committee.
JAMES L. MOORE, JR., age 55, is President and Chief Operating Officer of
the Company. Prior to his election as President in March 1987, he served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Soft Drink Co., a soft drink
bottling subsidiary of Grand Metropolitan USA. Mr. Moore has been a Director of
the Company since March 1987. He is a member of the Executive Committee and is
Chairman of the Retirement Benefits Committee.
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ROBERT D. PETTUS, JR., age 53, is Executive Vice President and Assistant
to the Chairman, a position to which he was appointed in January 1997. Mr.
Pettus was previously Vice President, Human Resources, a position he held since
September 1984. Prior to joining the Company, he was Director, Employee
Relations for the Texize Division of Morton-Thiokol for seven years.
DAVID V. SINGER, age 42, is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In
addition to his Finance duties, Mr. Singer has overall responsibility for the
Company's Purchasing/Materials Management function as well as the Manufacturing
function. He served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
from October 1987 through May 1992; prior to that he was Vice President and
Treasurer. Prior to joining the Company in March 1986, Mr. Singer was a Vice
President of Corporate Banking for Mellon Bank, N.A.
M. CRAIG AKINS, age 47, is Regional Vice President, Sales for the Virginia
and West Virginia Divisions, a position he has held since June 1996. He was
previously Vice President, Cold Drink Market, a position he was appointed to in
October 1993. He was Vice President, Division Manager of the Tennessee Division
from 1989-1993. From 1987 through 1988, he was General Manager of the
Nashville, TN sales center. From 1985 through 1986, he was Trade Development
Director of the Tennessee Division. Prior to joining the Company in 1985, he
was a Regional Trade Development Manager for Coca-Cola USA.
STEVEN D. CALDWELL, age 48, joined the Company in April 1987 as Vice
President, Business Systems and Services. Prior to joining the Company, he was
Director of MIS at Atlantic Soft Drink Co., a soft drink bottling subsidiary of
Grand Metropolitan USA for four years.
WILLIAM B. ELMORE, age 42, is Vice President, Treasurer, a position he has
held since June 1996. He was Vice President, Regional Manager for the Virginia
Division, West Virginia Division and Tennessee Division, from November 1991 to
June 1996. He was Vice President, Division Manager of the West Virginia
Division from 1989-1991. He was Senior Director, Corporate Marketing from
1988-1989. Preceding that, he held various positions in sales and marketing in
the Charlotte Division from 1985-1988. Before joining the Company in 1985, he
was employed by Coca-Cola USA for seven years where he held several positions
in their field sales organization.
NORMAN C. GEORGE, age 42, is Regional Vice President, Sales for the
Carolinas South Region, a position he has held since November 1991. He served
as Vice President, Division Manager of the Southern Division from 1988-1991. He
served as Vice President, Division Manager of the Alabama Division from
1986-1988. From 1982-1986, he served as Director of Sales and Operations in the
Northern Division. Prior to joining the Company in 1982, he was Sales Manager
of the Dallas-Fort Worth Dr Pepper Bottling Company in Irving, Texas.
UMESH M. KASBEKAR, age 40, is Vice President, Planning and Administration,
a position he has held since December 1994. He was Vice President, Planning
from December 1988 until December 1994. He was first employed by the Company in
1983 and held various other positions with the Company from 1983 to 1988.
R. PHILIP KENNY, age 52, is Vice President, Human Resources, a position he
has held since June 16, 1997. Prior to joining the Company in 1997, he was
employed by BancOne Corporation, where he served as Director, Human Resources,
Southwest Region from 1995 through 1997 and also served as Manager, Change
Management and Employee Relations during the first half of 1997. From 1981
through 1995, Mr. Kenny served as Director of Human Resources for BancOne Texas
N.A.
C. RAY MAYHALL, age 50, is Regional Vice President, Sales for the Georgia
Division, Alabama Division and the Carolinas North Region, a position he has
held since November 1991. He served as Vice President, Division Manager of the
Northern Division from 1989-1991. Before joining the Company in 1989, he was
Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a
position he had held since 1987. Prior to 1987, he was Division Manager of the
Central Florida Division of Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company for six years.
JAMES B. STUART, age 55, joined the Company in October 1990 as Vice
President, Marketing. From 1987 until joining the Company in 1990, Mr. Stuart
formed his own marketing company, serving a number of clients inside and
outside the soft drink industry. During this period, he worked almost
exclusively with the International Business Sector of The Coca-Cola Company.
Mr. Stuart had been Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing with JTL
Corporation from 1980 until such company was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company
in 1986.
STEVEN D. WESTPHAL, age 43, is Vice President and Controller of the
Company, a position he has held since November 1987. Prior to joining the
Company, he was Vice President-Finance for Joyce Beverages, an independent
bottler, beginning in January 1985. Prior to working for Joyce Beverages, he
was Director of Corporate Planning for Mid-Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company,
Inc. from December 1981 to December 1984.
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PART II
Item 5 -- Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding, Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock. The Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market
tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol COKE. The table below sets
forth for the periods indicated the high and low reported sales prices per
share of Common Stock. There is no established public trading market for the
Class B Common Stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible on a
share-for-share basis into shares of Common Stock.
Fiscal Year
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1997 1996
----------------------- -----------------------
High Low High Low
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
First quarter .......... $ 50.50 $ 43.00 $ 35.50 $ 31.50
Second quarter ......... 48.50 38.75 35.25 32.25
Third quarter .......... 57.00 46.25 39.50 32.75
Fourth quarter ......... 66.88 56.25 48.75 38.00
The quarterly dividend rate of $.25 per share on both Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock shares was maintained throughout 1995, 1996 and 1997.
Pursuant to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, no cash dividend
or dividend of property or stock other than stock of the Company may be
declared and paid, per share, on the Class B Common Stock unless a dividend of
an amount greater than or equal to such cash or property or stock has been
declared and paid on the Common Stock. Reference should be made to Article
Fourth of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation for additional provisions
relating to the relative dividend rights of holders of Common Stock and Class B
Common Stock.
The amount and frequency of future dividends will be determined by the
Company's Board of Directors in light of the earnings and financial condition
of the Company at such time, and no assurance can be given that dividends will
be declared in the future.
The number of shareholders of record of the Common Stock and Class B
Common Stock, as of March 10, 1998, was 2,795 and 13, respectively.
Item 6 -- Selected Financial Data
The following table sets forth certain selected financial data concerning
the Company for the five years ended December 28, 1997. The data for the five
years ended December 28, 1997 is unaudited but is derived from audited
financial statements of the Company. This information should be read in
conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" set forth in Item 7 hereof and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to the more detailed financial statements and notes
contained in Item 8 hereof. This information should also be read in conjunction
with the "Introduction and Recent Developments" section in Item 1 hereof which
details the Company's significant acquisitions and divestitures since 1984.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA*
Fiscal Year
-----------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
In Thousands (Except Per Share Data)
Summary of Operations
Net sales .......................................... $802,141 $773,763 $761,876 $723,896 $686,960
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cost of sales ...................................... 452,893 435,959 447,636 427,140 396,077
Selling expenses ................................... 183,125 177,734 158,831 149,992 144,411
General and administrative expenses ................ 56,776 58,793 54,720 54,559 51,125
Depreciation expense ............................... 33,672 28,528 26,746 24,188 23,284
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles ........... 12,332 12,238 12,230 12,309 14,784
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total costs and expenses ........................... 738,798 713,252 700,163 668,188 629,681
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income from operations ............................. 63,343 60,511 61,713 55,708 57,279
Interest expense ................................... 37,479 30,379 33,091 31,385 30,994
Other income (expense), net ........................ (1,594) (4,433) (3,401) 63 (2,270)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes, extraordinary charge
and effect of accounting change ................... 24,270 25,699 25,221 24,386 24,015
Income taxes ....................................... 9,004 9,535 9,685 10,239 9,182
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income before extraordinary charge and effect of
accounting change ................................. 15,266 16,164 15,536 14,147 14,833
Extraordinary charge ............................... (5,016)
Effect of accounting change ........................ (2,211)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income ......................................... 15,266 16,164 10,520 11,936 14,833
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Basic net income per share:
Income before extraordinary charge
and effect of accounting change ................. $ 1.82 $ 1.74 $ 1.67 $ 1.52 $ 1.60
Extraordinary charge .............................. (.54)
Effect of accounting change ....................... (.24)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income ........................................ $ 1.82 $ 1.74 $ 1.13 $ 1.28 $ 1.60
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Diluted net income per share:
Income before extraordinary charge
and effect of accounting change ................. $ 1.79 $ 1.73 $ 1.67 $ 1.52 $ 1.60
Extraordinary charge .............................. (.54)
Effect of accounting change ....................... (.24)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income ........................................ $ 1.79 $ 1.73 $ 1.13 $ 1.28 $ 1.60
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash dividends per share:
Common ............................................ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ .88
Class B Common .................................... $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ .52
Other Information
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding ....................................... 8,407 9,280 9,294 9,294 9,258
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding -- assuming dilution .................. 8,509 9,330 9,316 9,296 9,258 **
Year-End Financial Position
Total assets ....................................... $778,033 $702,396 $676,571 $664,159 $648,449
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
Long-term debt ..................................... 493,789 439,453 419,896 432,971 434,358
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
Shareholders' equity ............................... 9,273 22,269 38,972 33,981 29,629
-------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
* All years presented are 52-week years. See Note 2 to the consolidated
financial statements for information concerning the Company's investment in
Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership. In 1994, the Company changed its
method of accounting for postemployment benefits. In 1995, the Company
recorded an extraordinary charge related to the repurchase at a premium of
a portion of the Company's long-term debt, as described in Note 6.
** The effect of stock options was anti-dilutive and therefore, had no impact
on the calculation of weighted average number of common shares outstanding
-- assuming dilution.
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Item 7 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction
The Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated ("the Company") is engaged in the
production, marketing and distribution of products of The Coca-Cola Company,
which include the most recognized brands in the world. The Company also
distributes several other beverage brands. The Company's product offerings
include carbonated soft drinks, teas, juices, isotonics and bottled water.
Since 1984, the Company has expanded its franchise territory throughout the
southeastern United States, primarily through acquisitions, increasing its net
sales from $130 million in 1984 to over $802 million in 1997. The Company plans
to grow in the future both through internal opportunities and through selected
acquisitions. On January 21, 1998, the Company purchased the franchise rights
of a Coca-Cola bottler in northwest Alabama whose territory is contiguous to
the Company's Tennessee franchise territory. The Company is currently the
second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United
States.
The Year in Review
The year was highlighted by strong volume growth in most of the Company's
key channels of business. Franchise volume increased by approximately 8%,
outpacing the U.S. average. Per capita consumption in the Company's franchise
territory increased at a rate in excess of the average for the soft drink
industry in the United States. Both basic and diluted earnings per share
increased over the prior year. The Company placed a record amount of cold drink
equipment during 1997, which should further strengthen an already strong
business. All of these positive achievements were accomplished during a year
that saw some of the most intense price competition in the history of the soft
drink industry and resulted in a 2.5% decline in net selling price per unit.
Our continued success is attributable to many factors including great
products, a strong relationship with The Coca-Cola Company, acquisitions,
strong internal growth, solid operating performance and a work force of over
5,500 talented individuals working together as a team. The Company continues to
focus on its key long-term objectives including increasing per capita
consumption, operating cash flow and shareholder value.
Our relationship with The Coca-Cola Company continues to provide our
customers and consumers with innovative products and packaging. In 1997, the
Company introduced new products such as Surge and a cold-fill version of our
line of Fruitopia products. New and exciting packaging offers our customers and
consumers more options. Some of the new packaging includes 15 pack 20 oz PET
bottles and 20 pack 12 oz cans. POWERaDE showed tremendous growth during 1997,
with volume up more than 100%.
The Company repurchased approximately 930,000 shares of its Common Stock
in three separate transactions between December 1996 and February 1997. The
repurchase of Common Stock enabled the Company to post an increase in earnings
per share in 1997, in spite of reduced net income. Management of the Company
believes that the Common Stock repurchases will enhance long-term shareholder
value.
On July 7, 1997, the Company issued $100 million of 7.20% debentures due
2009 pursuant to a $400 million shelf registration that was effective in
October 1994. The proceeds from this offering were used primarily to repay
amounts outstanding under the Company's Lines of Credit. The Lines of Credit
were used as interim financing for the repurchase of Common Stock and the
buyout of certain equipment leases.
The Company continued its strong commitment to expanding its cold drink
business with significant capital expenditures. The cold drink market channel
expands the availability of our products and generally provides a solid return
on investment.
Significant Events of Prior Years
During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company suspended its agreement to
sell an undivided interest in a designated pool of trade accounts receivable
for up to a maximum of $40 million. On December 31, 1995, the Company had sold
$35 million of its trade accounts receivable and used the proceeds to reduce
its outstanding bank long-term debt. The Company also suspended its $100
million commercial paper program during 1996.
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On November 1, 1995, the Company issued $100 million of 6.85% debentures
under its $400 million shelf registration for debt and equities filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in 1994. The proceeds from the issuance of
the debentures were used to retire $87 million of the Company's Medium-Term
Notes which were previously scheduled to mature between 1999 and 2002. In
conjunction with the early retirement of the Medium-Term Notes, the Company
recorded an after-tax extraordinary charge of $5.0 million or $.54 per share in
1995. This refinancing allowed the Company to take advantage of lower long-term
rates available at the time.
On June 1, 1994, the Company executed a management agreement with South
Atlantic Canners, Inc. ("SAC"), a manufacturing cooperative located in
Bishopville, South Carolina. The Company is a member of the cooperative and
receives a fee for managing the day-to-day operations of SAC pursuant to this
10-year management agreement. SAC significantly expanded its operations by
adding two PET bottling lines. These new bottling lines supply a portion of the
Company's volume requirements for PET product.
On July 2, 1993, the Company and The Coca-Cola Company formed Piedmont
Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership ("Piedmont") to distribute and market soft drink
products of The Coca-Cola Company and other third party licensors, primarily in
certain portions of North Carolina and South Carolina. The Company produces a
portion of the soft drink products for Piedmont at cost and receives a fee for
managing the business of Piedmont pursuant to a management agreement. The
Company and The Coca-Cola Company, through their respective subsidiaries, each
beneficially own a 50% interest in Piedmont. The Company is accounting for its
investment in Piedmont using the equity method of accounting.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1997 Compared to 1996
Net Income
The Company reported net income of $15.3 million or basic net income per
share of $1.82 for fiscal year 1997 compared to $16.2 million or $1.74 per
share for fiscal year 1996. Diluted net income per share increased from $1.73
in 1996 to $1.79 in 1997. The slight decrease in net income was primarily due
to a 2.5% reduction in net selling prices and higher interest costs associated
with the Company's repurchase of its Common Stock. The repurchase of Common
Stock enabled the Company to post an increase in both basic and diluted
earnings per share, in spite of reduced net income.
Net Sales
The Company had record net sales in 1997, exceeding $800 million for the
first time. Net sales for 1997 increased 4%, reflecting volume increase of 8%
in franchise sales offset by a 2.5% decline in overall net selling prices and a
reduction in sales to other bottlers. The Company continued to see strong
broad-based growth across most brands and channels. Carbonated soft drink
brands, including flagship brand Coca-Cola classic, showed solid growth. Sprite
volume increased by almost 15%, the fourth consecutive year of double-digit
volume growth. The Company's expanding non-carbonated beverage offerings also
contributed to the solid volume growth in 1997. Volume in Cool from Nestea,
Fruitopia and POWERaDE increased by more than 50% over the prior year.
Sales volume to other bottlers decreased by 11% during 1997 as compared to
1996 primarily due to South Atlantic Canners, rather than the Company,
providing a larger percentage of products to Piedmont. Finished products are
sold by the Company to Piedmont at cost.
Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses
Cost of Sales -- Cost of sales on a per case basis was virtually unchanged
from 1996. The Company benefited from decreases in costs for some of its key
raw materials and packaging materials used in its production process. These raw
material cost decreases were offset by increased concentrate cost. The Company
has agreements with its aluminum can suppliers which require the Company to
purchase the majority of its aluminum can requirements for two of its four
manufacturing facilities. These agreements, which extend through the end of
2000, also reduce the variability of the cost of cans for these two facilities.
Selling Expenses -- Selling expenses increased by approximately $5.4
million in 1997, primarily as a result of the significant increase in volume.
Selling expenses on a per case basis declined by almost 5% during the year.
Lease expense decreased by $4.0 million in 1997 primarily due to the buyout of
certain leased equipment. The Company experienced a comparable increase in
depreciation expense, which is discussed below. Also, net marketing program
costs were reduced due to additional funding from The Coca-Cola Company for
support of cold drink activities.
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General and Administrative Expenses -- General and administrative expenses
decreased by $2.0 million in 1997. In 1996, the Company recorded a non-cash,
pre-tax charge of approximately $4.4 million related to a retirement benefit
awarded to J. Frank Harrison, Jr. This retirement benefit was in recognition of
his two decades of leadership as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Depreciation Expense -- Depreciation expense increased $5.1 million or 18%
in 1997. The increase was primarily attributable to the buyout of $66.3 million
of leased vending equipment in January 1997. The increase is also due to
significant capital expenditures over the past several years.
Investment in Partnership
The Company's share of Piedmont's net loss in 1997 was $1.1 million,
approximately the same as in 1996.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased by $7.1 million or 23% in 1997. The significant
increase was due to increased levels of long-term debt as a result of the
buyout of equipment leases for $66.3 million in January 1997 and the repurchase
of approximately 930,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for $43.6 million
in late 1996 and early 1997. The Company's average borrowing cost for 1997 was
7.0% compared to 7.1% in 1996.
Other Income/Expense
The decrease in "other income (expense), net" for 1997 was due primarily
to the termination of the Company's program to sell its trade accounts
receivable in late 1996. The discount on the sale of trade accounts receivable
was recorded as other expense in 1996 and 1995. Other expense included $1.7
million and $2.2 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively, related to the
discount on the sale of trade accounts receivable.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for federal and state income taxes was
approximately 37.1% in both 1997 and 1996. The difference between the effective
rate and the statutory rate was due primarily to amortization of nondeductible
goodwill, state income taxes, nondeductible premiums on officers' life
insurance and other nondeductible expenses.
1996 Compared to 1995
Net Income
The Company reported net income of $16.2 million or basic net income per
share of $1.74 for fiscal year 1996 compared to $10.5 million or $1.13 per
share for fiscal year 1995. The 1996 results reflect
a non-cash, after-tax charge of $2.7 million in the fourth quarter related to
retirement benefits payable under an agreement with J. Frank Harrison, Jr.,
former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. The 1995 results
reflect an after-tax extraordinary charge of $5.0 million or $.54 per share on
the early retirement of some of the Company's Medium-Term Notes. Net income in
1996 was higher than net income in 1995 due primarily to reductions in the
costs of certain raw materials and packaging materials, lower interest rates on
the Company's long-term debt and a reduced effective income tax rate.
Net Sales
Net sales for 1996 increased 2%, reflecting a volume increase of 4% in
franchise sales offset by lower contract sales to other Coca-Cola bottlers. The
Company continued to see strong growth in its flagship brands, Coca-Cola
classic and diet Coke. Sprite volume increased by 20% over the prior year.
Mello Yello continued to enjoy strong growth with a volume increase of over 7%
from 1995. Sales to other bottlers decreased by $14.5 million during 1996 as
compared to 1995 primarily due to South Atlantic Canners, rather than the
Company, selling certain products to Piedmont.
Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses
Gross margin increased by 7.5% from 1995. The Company benefited from
decreases in costs for some of its key raw materials and packaging materials.
The increase in gross margin was also attributable to lower contract sales
which have lower margins.
Selling expenses increased from approximately 26% of net franchise sales
in 1995 to approximately 28% of net franchise sales in 1996. The increase in
selling expenses was primarily due to higher employment costs, expenses related
to sales development programs and special marketing costs related to the 1996
Summer Olympic Games.
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Depreciation expense increased 6.7% as a result of significant capital
spending in the past three years, primarily for manufacturing improvements
related to packaging changes and improvements to distribution facilities.
Investment in Partnership
The Company's share of Piedmont's net loss decreased to $1.2 million in
1996 from $2.1 million in 1995. The decreased loss was primarily due to
additional income tax benefits from Piedmont's wholly owned corporate
subsidiary.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by 8.2% in 1996 due to lower average interest
rates on the Company's long-term debt and a reduction of debt balances for the
majority of 1996. Lower interest rates were due primarily to the retirement of
$87 million of Medium-Term Notes in the fourth quarter of 1995. The Company's
average borrowing cost for 1996 was 7.1% compared to 7.3% in 1995.
Other Income/Expense
The $1.0 million change in "other income (expense), net" in 1996 was due
to losses on the sale of certain production equipment offset partially by a
reduction in the use of the Company's trade accounts receivable sale program.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for federal and state income taxes was
approximately 37.1% in 1996 versus approximately 38.4% in 1995. The difference
between the effective rate and the statutory rate was due primarily to
amortization of nondeductible goodwill, state income taxes, nondeductible
premiums on officers' life insurance and other nondeductible expenses.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Working capital decreased by $11.0 million to $19.8 million at December
28, 1997 compared to $30.8 million at December 29, 1996. The decrease in
working capital is primarily due to an increase in the current portion of
long-term debt of $11.9 million and an increase in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities of $11.5 million, partially offset by an increase in inventories of
$8.0 million and an increase in trade accounts receivable of $4.3 million. The
increase in inventories is related primarily to the increase in sales volume,
the timing of raw material purchases and an increase in the number of product
offerings. The increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities is due
principally to the purchases of raw materials previously discussed. The
increase in trade accounts receivable is consistent with the growth in net
sales during 1997.
Total debt increased to $505.8 million at December 28, 1997 compared to
$439.6 million at December 29, 1996. The increase is principally due to the
January 1997 buyout of $66.3 million of equipment leases and the completion of
a Common Stock repurchase program that was initiated in late 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Capital Resources
Sources of capital for the Company include operating cash flows, bank
borrowings, issuance of public or private debt and the issuance of equity
securities. Management believes that the Company, through these sources, has
sufficient financial resources available to maintain its current operations and
provide for its current capital expenditure and working capital requirements,
scheduled debt payments, interest and income tax liabilities and dividends for
shareholders.
Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment during 1997 were $33.8 million,
excluding the $66.3 million buyout of leased vending equipment. The Company
entered into a new operating lease agreement in April 1997 providing financing
for the leasing of equipment, primarily fleet and vending assets. The Company
used this agreement to lease approximately $67 million of equipment as of
December 28, 1997.
Leasing is used for certain capital additions when considered cost
effective related to other sources of capital. Total lease expense in 1997 was
$23.0 million compared to $27.0 million in 1996. The decline in lease expense
for 1997 is primarily due to the buyout of approximately $66.3 million of
leases for vending equipment on January 14, 1997. Depreciation expense
increased during the year due to this lease buyout as discussed previously.
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At the end of 1997, the Company had no material commitments for the
purchase of capital assets other than those related to normal replacement of
equipment. The Company considers the acquisition of additional franchise
territories on an ongoing basis.
Financing Activities
The Company has a $400 million shelf registration for debt and equity
securities that was effective in October, 1994. On November 1, 1995, the
Company issued $100 million of 6.85% debentures due 2007 pursuant to this shelf
registration. The net proceeds from this issuance were used to repurchase $87
million of the Company's Medium-Term Notes due between 1999 and 2002 and to
repay other outstanding borrowings. On July 7, 1997, the Company issued an
additional $100 million of 7.20% debentures due 2009 under this shelf
registration. The proceeds from this offering were used primarily to repay
amounts outstanding under the Company's Lines of Credit. The Lines of Credit
were used as interim financing for the repurchase of Company Common Stock and
the buyout of certain equipment leases.
The Company borrows from time to time under informal lines of credit from
various banks. On December 28, 1997, the Company had $246 million available
under these lines, of which $10.3 million was outstanding. Loans under these
lines are made at the sole discretion of the banks at rates negotiated at the
time of borrowing.
In December 1997, the Company extended the maturity of a revolving credit
agreement totaling $170 million to December 2002. The agreement contains
several covenants that establish minimum ratio requirements related to debt,
interest expense and cash flow. A commitment fee of 1/8% per year on the
average daily unused amount of the banks' commitment is payable quarterly.
There were no amounts outstanding under this facility as of December 28, 1997.
Interest Rate Hedging
The Company periodically uses interest rate hedging products to cost
effectively modify risk from interest rate fluctuations in its underlying debt.
The Company has historically altered its fixed/floating rate mix based upon
anticipated operating cash flows of the Company relative to its debt level and
the Company's ability to absorb increases in interest rates. Sensitivity
analyses are performed to review the impact on the Company's financial position
and coverage of various interest rate movements. The Company does not use
derivative financial instruments for trading purposes nor does it use leveraged
financial instruments.
After taking into account all of the interest rate hedging activities, the
weighted average interest rate of the debt portfolio as of December 28, 1997 is
7.1% compared to 7.2% at the end of 1996. The Company's overall weighted
average interest rate on its long-term debt was 7.0%, 7.1% and 7.3% for 1997,
1996 and 1995, respectively. Approximately 50% of the Company's debt portfolio
of $505.8 million was subject to changes in short-term interest rates as of
December 28, 1997.
Year 2000
The Company has conducted a review of its computer systems to identify the
systems that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue. The Year 2000 problem
is the result of computer programs being written using two digits (rather than
four) to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's programs that have
time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather
than the year 2000. This could result in system failures or miscalculations.
The Company presently believes that, with modifications to existing software or
conversion to new software, the Year 2000 problem will not pose significant
operational problems for the Company's computer systems as so modified or
converted. The Company is also surveying critical suppliers and customers to
determine the status of their Year 2000 compliance programs.
At this time, the Company has not determined the total cost of modifying
or replacing its software. However, management does not believe that these
costs will materially impact the Company's results of operations, financial
condition or cash flows.
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Item 8 -- Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
---------- -----------
In Thousands (Except Share Data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash ................................................................... $ 4,427 $ 2,941
Accounts receivable, trade, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $513 and $410 .................................... 55,258 50,918
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company ......................... 4,690 2,911
Due from Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership ....................... 2,009 5,888
Accounts receivable, other ............................................. 8,776 7,697
Inventories ............................................................ 38,738 30,787
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .............................. 12,674 9,453
-------- --------
Total current assets .................................................. 126,572 110,595
-------- --------
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $175,766 and $161,615 ................................. 250,904 190,073
Investment in Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership .................. 63,326 64,462
Other assets ........................................................... 43,138 33,802
Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated
amortization of $105,334 and $95,403................................... 231,034 238,115
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired,
less accumulated amortization of $28,560 and $26,269 .................. 63,059 65,349
-------- --------
Total ................................................................. $778,033 $702,396
======== ========
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
------------ ------------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Portion of long-term debt payable within one year ................................ $ 12,000 $ 105
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ......................................... 71,583 60,098
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company ........................................ 4,108 3,249
Accrued compensation ............................................................. 5,075 5,275
Accrued interest payable ......................................................... 14,038 11,112
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities ....................................................... 106,804 79,839
--------- ---------
Deferred income taxes ............................................................ 111,594 108,403
Deferred credits ................................................................. 7,139 8,937
Other liabilities ................................................................ 49,434 43,495
Long-term debt ................................................................... 493,789 439,453
--------- ---------
Total liabilities ............................................................... 768,760 680,127
--------- ---------
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible Preferred Stock, $100 par value:
Authorized -- 50,000 shares; Issued -- None .....................................
Nonconvertible Preferred Stock, $100 par value: ..................................
Authorized -- 50,000 shares; Issued -- None .....................................
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value: .................................................
Authorized -- 20,000,000 shares; Issued -- None .................................
Common Stock, $1 par value: ......................................................
Authorized -- 30,000,000 shares; Issued -- 10,107,421 and 10,107,359 shares ..... 10,107 10,107
Class B Common Stock, $1 par value: ..............................................
Authorized -- 10,000,000 shares; Issued -- 1,947,914 and 1,947,976 shares ....... 1,948 1,948
Class C Common Stock, $1 par value: ..............................................
Authorized -- 20,000,000 shares; Issued -- None .................................
Capital in excess of par value ................................................... 103,074 111,439
Accumulated deficit .............................................................. (44,602) (59,868)
Minimum pension liability adjustment ............................................. (104)
--------- ---------
70,527 63,522
--------- ---------
Less -- Treasury stock, at cost: .................................................
Common -- 3,062,374 and 2,641,490 shares ........................................ 60,845 40,844
Class B Common -- 628,114 shares ................................................ 409 409
--------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity ...................................................... 9,273 22,269
--------- ---------
Total ........................................................................... $ 778,033 $ 702,396
--------- ---------
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year
-----------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
----------- ----------- -----------
In Thousands (Except Per Share Data)
Net sales (includes sales to Piedmont of $54,155,
$61,565 and $71,123) ......................................... $802,141 $773,763 $761,876
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation shown below (includes
$42,581, $51,295 and $62,526 related to sales to Piedmont) ... 452,893 435,959 447,636
-------- -------- --------
Gross margin ................................................... 349,248 337,804 314,240
-------- -------- --------
Selling expenses, excluding depreciation shown below ........... 183,125 177,734 158,831
General and administrative expenses ............................ 56,776 58,793 54,720
Depreciation expense ........................................... 33,672 28,528 26,746
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles ....................... 12,332 12,238 12,230
-------- -------- --------
Income from operations ......................................... 63,343 60,511 61,713
-------- -------- --------
Interest expense ............................................... 37,479 30,379 33,091
Other income (expense), net .................................... (1,594) (4,433) (3,401)
-------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary charge ............ 24,270 25,699 25,221
Income taxes ................................................... 9,004 9,535 9,685
-------- -------- --------
Income before extraordinary charge ............................. 15,266 16,164 15,536
Extraordinary charge, net of tax benefit of $3,127 ............. (5,016)
-------- -------- --------
Net income ................................................... $ 15,266 $ 16,164 $ 10,520
-------- -------- --------
Basic net income per share:
Income before extraordinary charge ........................... $ 1.82 $ 1.74 $ 1.67
Extraordinary charge ......................................... (.54)
-------- -------- --------
Net income ................................................... $ 1.82 $ 1.74 $ 1.13
-------- -------- --------
Diluted net income per share:
Income before extraordinary charge ........................... $ 1.79 $ 1.73 $ 1.67
Extraordinary charge ......................................... (.54)
-------- -------- --------
Net income ................................................... $ 1.79 $ 1.73 $ 1.13
-------- -------- --------
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ........... 8,407 9,280 9,294
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - assuming dilution .............................. 8,509 9,330 9,316
-------- -------- --------
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Fiscal Year
------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ ------------
In Thousands
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income .............................................................. $ 15,266 $ 16,164 $ 10,520
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Extraordinary charge ................................................. 5,016
Depreciation expense ................................................. 33,672 28,528 26,746
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles ............................. 12,332 12,238 12,230
Deferred income taxes ................................................ 2,567 8,782 8,934
Losses on sale of property, plant and equipment ...................... 1,433 1,810 1,182
Amortization of debt costs ........................................... 627 540 467
Undistributed loss of Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership ........ 1,136 1,162 2,105
(Increase) decrease in current assets less current liabilities ....... 733 (43,632) (2,309)
Increase in other noncurrent assets .................................. (7,953) (994) (9,588)
Increase in other noncurrent liabilities ............................. 5,784 18,597 10,206
Other ................................................................ 3,071 12 237
---------- --------- ---------
Total adjustments ....................................................... 53,402 27,043 55,226
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities ............................... 68,668 43,207 65,746
---------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt ............................ 54,561 19,557 73,840
Increase (decrease) in current portion of long-term debt ................ 11,895 (15) (180)
Payments on long-term debt .............................................. (226)
Purchase of Common Stock ................................................ (20,001) (23,607)
Redemption of Medium-Term Notes ......................................... (95,948)
Cash dividends paid ..................................................... (8,365) (9,294) (9,295)
Debt fees paid .......................................................... (1,226) (125) (825)
Other ................................................................... (1,020) (593) 1,616
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ..................... 35,618 (14,077) (30,792)
---------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment .............................. (100,105) (29,990) (37,284)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment ................. 1,223 1,367 2,952
Acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired ......................... (3,918)
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities ................................... (102,800) (28,623) (34,332)
---------- --------- ---------
Net increase in cash .................................................... 1,486 507 622
---------- --------- ---------
Cash at beginning of year ............................................... 2,941 2,434 1,812
---------- --------- ---------
Cash at end of year ..................................................... $ 4,427 $ 2,941 $ 2,434
---------- --------- ---------
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Minimum
Class B Capital in Pension
Common Common Excess of Accumulated Liability Treasury
Stock Stock Par Value Deficit Adjustment Stock
---------- --------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ---------
In Thousands
Balance on January 1, 1995 ............... $10,090 $1,965 $130,028 $ (86,552) $ (3,904) $17,646
Net income ............................... 10,520
Cash dividends paid ...................... (9,295)
Minimum pension liability adjustment ..... 3,766
------- ------ -------- --------- -------- -------
Balance on December 31, 1995 ............. 10,090 1,965 120,733 (76,032) (138) 17,646
Net income ............................... 16,164
Cash dividends paid ...................... (9,294)
Minimum pension liability adjustment ..... 34
Purchase of Common Stock ................. 23,607
Conversion of Class B Common .............
Stock into Common Stock ................. 17 (17)
------- ------ -------- --------- -------- -------
Balance on December 29, 1996 ............. 10,107 1,948 111,439 (59,868) (104) 41,253
Net income ............................... 15,266
Cash dividends paid ...................... (8,365)
Purchase of Common Stock ................. 20,001
Minimum pension liability adjustment ..... 104
------- ------ -------- --------- -------- -------
Balance on December 28, 1997 ............. $10,107 $1,948 $103,074 $ (44,602) $ 0 $61,254
------- ------ -------- --------- -------- -------
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (the "Company") is engaged in the
production, marketing and distribution of carbonated and noncarbonated
beverages, primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company. The Company operates
in portions of 12 states, principally in the southeastern region of the United
States.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated. Acquisitions recorded as purchases are
included in the statement of operations from the date of acquisition.
The fiscal years presented are the 52-week periods ended December 28,
1997, December 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995. The Company's fiscal year ends
on the Sunday closest to December 31.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current
year classifications.
The Company's more significant accounting policies are as follows:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks and cash
equivalents, which are highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of less
than 90 days.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, primarily determined on the
last-in, first-out method ("LIFO"), or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Additions and major replacements or betterments are added to the assets at
cost. Maintenance and repair costs and minor replacements are charged to
expense when incurred. When assets are replaced or otherwise disposed of, the
cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and the gains
or losses, if any, are reflected in income.
Investment in Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership
The Company beneficially owns a 50% interest in Piedmont Coca-Cola
Bottling Partnership ("Piedmont"). The Company accounts for its interest in
Piedmont using the equity method of accounting.
With respect to Piedmont, sales of soft drink products at cost, management
fee revenue and the Company's share of Piedmont's results from operations are
included in "Net sales." See Note 2 for additional information.
Income Taxes
The Company provides deferred income taxes for the tax effects of
temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of
the Company's assets and liabilities.
Benefit Plans
The Company has a noncontributory pension plan covering substantially all
nonunion employees and one noncontributory pension plan covering certain union
employees. Costs of the plans are charged to current operations and consist of
several components of net periodic pension cost based on various actuarial
assumptions regarding future experience of the plans. In addition, certain
other union employees are covered by plans provided by their respective union
organizations. The Company expenses amounts as paid in accordance with union
agreements. The Company recognizes the cost of postretirement benefits, which
consist principally of medical benefits, during employees' periods of active
service.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- Continued
Amounts recorded for benefit plans reflect estimates related to future
interest rates, investment returns, employee turnover, wage increases and
health care costs. The Company reviews all assumptions and estimates on an
ongoing basis.
Intangible Assets and Excess of Cost Over Fair Value of Net Assets of
Businesses Acquired
Identifiable intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of Coca-Cola
bottling franchises are being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods
ranging from 17 to 40 years. The excess of cost over fair value of net assets
of businesses acquired is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40
years.
The Company continually monitors conditions that may affect the carrying
value of its intangible assets. When conditions indicate potential impairment
of an intangible asset, the Company will undertake necessary market studies and
reevaluate projected future cash flows associated with the intangible asset.
When projected future cash flows, not discounted for the time value of money,
are less than the carrying value of the intangible asset, the impaired asset is
written down to its net realizable value.
Net Income Per Share
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share ("SFAS
128"). SFAS 128 requires disclosure in annual financial statements for periods
ending after December 15, 1997 of basic earnings per share ("EPS") and diluted
EPS. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income
available for common shareholders by the weighted average number of Common and
Class B Common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS gives effect to all securities
representing potential common shares that were dilutive and outstanding during
the period. In the calculation of diluted EPS, the denominator includes the
number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the
Company's outstanding stock options had been exercised.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses financial instruments to manage its exposure to movements
in interest rates. The use of these financial instruments modifies the exposure
of these risks with the intent to reduce the risk to the Company. The Company
does not use financial instruments for trading purposes, nor does it use
leveraged financial instruments.
Deferred gains or losses on interest rate swap terminations are amortized
over the lives of the initial agreements as an adjustment to interest expense.
Amounts receivable or payable under interest rate swap agreements are included
in other assets or other liabilities. Amounts paid or received under interest
rate swap agreements during their lives are recorded as adjustments to interest
expense.
Premiums paid for interest rate cap agreements are amortized to interest
expense over the terms of the agreements. Amounts receivable or payable under
interest rate cap agreements are included in other assets or other liabilities.
2. INVESTMENT IN PIEDMONT COCA-COLA BOTTLING PARTNERSHIP
On July 2, 1993, the Company and The Coca-Cola Company formed Piedmont to
distribute and market soft drink products primarily in certain portions of
North Carolina and South Carolina. The Company and The Coca-Cola Company,
through their respective subsidiaries, each beneficially own a 50% interest in
Piedmont. The Company provides a portion of the soft drink products for
Piedmont at cost and receives a fee for managing the operations of Piedmont
pursuant to a management agreement.
Subsidiaries of the Company made an initial capital contribution to
Piedmont of $70 million in the aggregate. The capital contribution made by such
subsidiaries was composed of approximately $21.7 million in cash and of
bottling operations and certain assets used in connection with the Company's
Wilson, North Carolina and Greenville and Beaufort, South Carolina territories.
The cash contributed to Piedmont by the Company's subsidiaries was provided
from the Company's available credit facilities. The Company sold other
territories to Piedmont for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $118
million. Assets were sold or contributed at their approximate carrying values.
Proceeds from the sale of territories to
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
2. INVESTMENT IN PIEDMONT COCA-COLA BOTTLING PARTNERSHIP -- Continued
Piedmont, net of the Company's cash contribution, totaled approximately $96
million and were used to reduce the Company's long-term debt.
Summarized financial information for Piedmont is as follows:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
------------ -----------
In Thousands
Current assets ................................. $ 27,088 $ 26,896
Noncurrent assets .............................. 340,555 344,976
--------- --------
Total assets ................................... $ 367,643 $371,872
--------- --------
Current liabilities ............................ $ 16,147 $ 15,573
Noncurrent liabilities ......................... 224,844 227,375
--------- --------
Total liabilities .............................. 240,991 242,948
Partners' equity ............................... 126,652 128,924
--------- --------
Total liabilities and partners' equity ......... $ 367,643 $371,872
--------- --------
Company's equity investment .................... $ 63,326 $ 64,462
--------- --------
Fiscal Year
---------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
----------- ----------- -----------
In Thousands
Net sales ........................ $237,964 $223,834 $212,665
Cost of sales .................... 134,344 129,059 126,197
-------- -------- --------
Gross margin ..................... 103,620 94,775 86,468
Income from operations ........... 9,606 6,533 5,618
Net loss ......................... $ (2,272) $ (2,324) $ (4,210)
-------- -------- --------
Company's equity in loss ......... $ (1,136) $ (1,162) $ (2,105)
-------- -------- --------
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follows:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
---------- ---------
In Thousands
Finished products ................. $21,542 $18,888
Manufacturing materials ........... 14,171 9,894
Plastic pallets and other ......... 3,025 2,005
------- -------
Total inventories ................. $38,738 $30,787
------- -------
Substantially all merchandise inventories are valued by the LIFO method.
The amounts included above for inventories valued by the LIFO method were
greater than replacement or current cost by approximately $2.8 million and $2.1
million on December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996, respectively, as a result
of inventory premiums associated with certain acquisitions.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The principal categories and estimated useful lives of property, plant and
equipment were as follows:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29, Estimated
1997 1996 Useful Lives
---------- ---------- -------------
In Thousands
Land ................................................. $ 9,672 $ 9,363
Buildings ............................................ 79,394 73,543 10-50 years
Machinery and equipment .............................. 79,546 81,090 5-20 years
Transportation equipment ............................. 56,136 54,599 4-10 years
Furniture and fixtures ............................... 24,880 26,002 7-10 years
Vending equipment .................................... 144,916 80,588 6-13 years
Leasehold and land improvements ...................... 30,185 25,343 5-20 years
Construction in progress ............................. 1,941 1,160
-------- --------
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost ......... 426,670 351,688
Less: Accumulated depreciation ....................... 175,766 161,615
-------- --------
Property, plant and equipment, net ................... $250,904 $190,073
-------- --------
5. IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The principal categories and estimated useful lives of identifiable
intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, were as follows:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29, Estimated
1997 1996 Useful Lives
---------- ---------- -------------
In Thousands
Franchise rights ............................. $206,875 $210,618 40 years
Customer lists ............................... 19,941 22,670 17-23 years
Advertising savings .......................... 3,737 4,251 17-23 years
Other ........................................ 481 576 17-18 years
-------- -------- -------------
Total identifiable intangible assets ......... $231,034 $238,115
-------- --------
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
6. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
Fixed(F) or
Interest Variable(V) Interest Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
In Thousands Maturity Rate Rate Paid 1997 1996
- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------------- ---------- -----------
Lines of Credit 2002 5.50% V Varies $ 10,300 $ 19,720
Revolving Credit V Varies 24,000
Term Loan Agreement 2004 6.33% V Varies 85,000 85,000
Term Loan Agreement 2005 6.33% V Varies 85,000 85,000
Medium-Term Notes 1998 6.62% V Quarterly 10,000 10,000
Medium-Term Notes 1998 10.05% F Semi-annually 2,000 2,000
Medium-Term Notes 1999 7.99% F Semi-annually 28,585 28,585
Medium-Term Notes 2000 10.00% F Semi-annually 25,500 25,500
Medium-Term Notes 2002 8.56% F Semi-annually 47,000 47,000
Debentures 2007 6.85% F Semi-annually 100,000 100,000
Debentures 2009 7.20% F Semi-annually 100,000
Other notes payable 1999- 7.33%- F Varies 12,404 12,753
2001 10.00%
---- ------ -------- --------
505,789 439,558
Less: Portion of long-term debt payable within one year 12,000 105
-------- --------
Long-term debt $493,789 $439,453
-------- --------
The principal maturities of long-term debt outstanding on December 28,
1997 were as follows:
In Thousands
- -----------------------------
1998 ...................... $ 12,000
1999 ...................... 28,615
2000 ...................... 27,681
2001 ...................... 10,193
2002 ...................... 57,300
Thereafter ................ 370,000
--------
Total long-term debt ...... $505,789
--------
In December 1997, the Company extended the maturity date of the revolving
credit agreement, totaling $170 million, to December 2002. The agreement
contains several covenants which establish ratio requirements related to debt,
interest expense and cash flow. A facility fee of 1/8% per year on the banks'
commitment is payable quarterly. There was no outstanding balance under this
facility as of December 28, 1997.
The Company borrows from time to time under informal lines of credit from
various banks. On December 28, 1997, the Company had approximately $246 million
of credit available under these lines, of which $10.3 million was outstanding.
Loans under these lines are made at the sole discretion of the banks at rates
negotiated at the time of borrowing. It is the Company's intent to renew such
borrowings as they mature. To the extent that these borrowings and the
borrowings under the revolving credit facility described above do not exceed
the amount available under the Company's $170 million revolving credit
facility, they are classified as noncurrent liabilities.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
6. LONG-TERM DEBT -- Continued
On November 20, 1995, the Company entered into a $170 million term loan
agreement with $85 million maturing in November 2002 and $85 million maturing
in November 2003. This loan was used to repay two $60 million loans and other
bank debt. This agreement was amended in July 1997 to extend the loan maturity
dates to July 2004 and July 2005, respectively.
On October 12, 1994, a $400 million shelf registration for debt and equity
securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission became effective
and the securities thereunder became available for issuance. On July 7, 1997
the Company issued $100 million of 7.20% debentures due in 2009. The net
proceeds from this issuance were used principally for refinancing existing
indebtedness with the remainder used to repay other bank debt. On November 1,
1995, the Company issued $100 million of 6.85% debentures due 2007 pursuant to
such registration. The net proceeds from this issuance were used to repurchase
$87 million of the Company's Medium-Term Notes with the remainder used to repay
other bank debt. An after-tax extraordinary charge of $5.0 million related to
the premium paid on this repurchase was recorded in the fourth quarter of 1995.
Prior to 1997, the Company had an arrangement under which it had the right
to sell an undivided interest in a designated pool of trade accounts receivable
for up to a maximum of $40 million. This arrangement was suspended during the
fourth quarter of 1996. The discount on sales of trade accounts receivable was
$1.7 million and $2.2 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively, and is included
in "other income (expense), net."
After taking into account all of the interest rate hedging activities, the
Company has a weighted average interest rate of 7.1% for the debt portfolio as
of December 28, 1997 compared to 7.2% at December 29, 1996. The Company's
overall weighted average borrowing rate on its long-term debt was 7.0%, 7.1%
and 7.3% for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
As of December 28, 1997, after taking into account all of the interest
rate hedging activities, approximately $252.9 million or 50% of the total debt
portfolio was subject to changes in short-term interest rates.
If average interest rates for the Company's debt portfolio increased by
1%, annual interest expense would have increased by approximately $2.5 million
and net income for the year ended December 28, 1997 would have been reduced by
approximately $1.6 million.
7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company uses interest rate hedging products to modify risk from
interest rate fluctuations in its underlying debt. The Company has historically
used derivative financial instruments from time to time to achieve a targeted
fixed/floating rate mix. This target is based upon anticipated operating cash
flows of the Company relative to its debt level and the Company's ability to
absorb increases in interest rates.
The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or
other speculative purposes nor does it use leveraged financial instruments. All
of the Company's outstanding interest rate swap agreements are LIBOR-based.
Derivative financial instruments are summarized as follows:
December 28, 1997 December 29, 1996
----------------------- ----------------------
Remaining Remaining
Amount Term Amount Term
---------- ------------ ---------- -----------
In Thousands
Interest rate swaps-floating ......... $ 60,000 5.75 years $60,000 6.75 years
Interest rate swaps-floating ......... 100,000 11.5 years
Interest rate swaps-fixed ............ 60,000 5.75 years 60,000 6.75 years
The Company had four interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $220
million at December 28, 1997, compared to $120 million as of December 29, 1996.
There were two new interest rate swap transactions during 1997. In October
1997,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS -- Continued
the Company added a $35 million interest rate cap with a strike rate of 7%. The
counterparties to these contractual arrangements are a group of major financial
institutions with which the Company also has other financial relationships. The
Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these
counterparties. However, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance by the
other parties.
In January 1998, the Company terminated two interest rate swaps with a
total notional amount of $100 million. The gain of $6.5 million resulting from
this termination will be amortized over 11.5 years, the remaining term of the
initial swap agreements.
8. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in
estimating the fair values of its financial instruments:
Public Debt
The fair values of the Company's public debt are based on estimated market
prices.
Non-Public Variable Rate Long-Term Debt
The carrying amounts of the Company's variable rate borrowings approximate
their fair values.
Non-Public Fixed Rate Long-Term Debt
The fair values of the Company's fixed rate long-term borrowings are
estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company's current
incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Fair values for the Company's interest rate swaps are based on current
settlement values.
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's balance sheet and
off-balance-sheet instruments were as follows:
December 28, 1997 December 29, 1996
----------------------- -----------------------
Carrying Carrying
Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
In Thousands
Balance Sheet Instruments
- ----------------------------------------------
Public debt ................................. $313,085 $327,486 $213,085 $218,912
Non-public variable rate long-term debt ..... 180,300 180,300 213,720 213,720
Non-public fixed rate long-term debt ........ 12,404 13,297 12,753 13,400
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments
- -----------------------------------------------
Interest rate swaps ......................... 1,854 (4,029)
Interest rate cap ........................... 80
The fair values of the interest rate swaps at December 29, 1996 represent
the estimated amounts the Company would have had to pay to terminate these
agreements. The fair values of the interest rate swaps and the interest rate
cap at December 28, 1997 represent the estimated amounts the Company would have
received upon termination of these agreements.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating lease payments are charged to expense as incurred. Such rental
expenses included in the consolidated statements of operations were $23.0
million, $27.0 million and $23.3 million for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -- Continued
The following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all
operating leases as of December 28, 1997:
In Thousands
1998 ........................... $23,584
1999 ........................... 19,584
2000 ........................... 14,729
2001 ........................... 13,522
2002 ........................... 12,743
Thereafter ..................... 14,996
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Total minimum lease payments ... $99,158
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The Company entered into a new operating lease agreement in April 1997
providing financing for the leasing of fleet and vending equipment. The Company
used this financing to lease approximately $67 million of equipment during
1997. Upon termination of the lease, the Company can either exercise its
purchase option or the equipment can be sold to a third party. The lease
provides for a residual value of approximately 50% of the original equipment
cost at the end of the lease term, which the Company expects to approximate
fair market value. Accordingly, the table of future minimum lease payments
above excludes any payment related to the residual value.
The Company is a member of a cooperative from which it is obligated to
purchase a specified number of cases of finished product on an annual basis.
The current annual purchase commitment under this agreement is approximately
$40 million.
The Company guarantees a portion of the debt for one cooperative from
which the Company purchases plastic bottles. The Company also guarantees a
portion of debt for South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a manufacturing cooperative
that is being managed by the Company. See Note 13 to the consolidated financial
statements for additional information concerning these financial guarantees.
The total debt guarantees on December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996 were $31.1
million and $32 million, respectively.
The Company has entered into purchase agreements for aluminum cans on an
annual basis through 2000. The annual purchase commitment under these
agreements is approximately $40 million.
The Company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings which have
arisen in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the
ultimate disposition of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on
the financial condition, cash flows or results of operations of the Company.
10. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes on income before extraordinary charge
consisted of the following:
Fiscal Year
--------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
--------- ---------- -----------
In Thousands
Current:
Federal ................................................ $6,437 $ 753 $ 751
------ ------ --------
Total current provision ................................. 6,437 753 751
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Deferred:
Federal ................................................ 1,346 6,798 9,382
State .................................................. 1,282 2,009 2,130
Expense of minimum pension liability adjustment ........ (61) (25) (2,578)
------ ------ --------
Total deferred provision ................................ 2,567 8,782 8,934
------ ------ --------
Income tax expense ...................................... $9,004 $9,535 $ 9,685
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
10. INCOME TAXES -- Continued
Income tax benefits of $3.1 million were recorded in 1995 related to the
extraordinary charge associated with the early retirement of long-term debt at
a premium.
Deferred income taxes are recorded based upon differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and available tax
credit carryforwards. Temporary differences and carryforwards that comprised
deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
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In Thousands
Intangible assets .......................................... $ 96,477 $ 103,892
Depreciation ............................................... 31,002 23,230
Investment in Piedmont ..................................... 22,761 21,281
Other ...................................................... 15,471 12,979
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Gross deferred income tax liabilities ...................... 165,711 161,382
--------- ---------
Net operating loss carryforwards ........................... (20,087) (27,031)
Other ...................................................... (40,184) (31,442)
--------- ---------
Gross deferred income tax assets ........................... (60,271) (58,473)
--------- ---------
Tax benefit of minimum pension liability adjustment ........ (36)
--------- ---------
Deferred income tax liability .............................. $ 105,440 $ 102,873
--------- ---------
Net current deferred tax assets of $6.2 million and $5.5 million were
included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on December 28, 1997 and
December 29, 1996, respectively.
Reported income tax expense is reconciled to the amount computed on the
basis of income before income taxes and extraordinary charge at the statutory
rate as follows:
Fiscal Year
-----------------------------
1997 1996 1995
--------- --------- ---------
In Thousands
Statutory expense ....................................... $8,495 $8,994 $8,827
Amortization of franchise and goodwill assets ........... 364 364 364
State income taxes, net of federal benefit .............. 696 618 758
Cash surrender value of officers' life insurance ........ (869) (822) (740)
Other ................................................... 318 381 476
------ ------ ------
Income tax expense ...................................... $9,004 $9,535 $9,685
------ ------ ------
The Company had $3.5 million of investment tax credits available to reduce
future income tax payments for federal income tax purposes on December 28,
1997. These credits expire in varying amounts through 2001.
On December 28, 1997, the Company had $47 million and $80 million of
federal and state net operating losses, respectively, available to reduce
future income taxes. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying
amounts through 2007.
11. CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS
The Company repurchased 929,440 shares of its Common Stock for $43.6
million in a series of transactions between December 1996 and February 1997.
The share repurchases included repurchase of 275,490 shares of Common Stock for
approximately $13.1 million from The Coca-Cola Company under a contractual
arrangement to maintain The Coca-Cola Company's equity ownership at a
prescribed level.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
11. CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS -- Continued
Shareholders with Class B Common Stock are entitled to 20 votes per share
compared to one vote per share on the Common Stock. Dividends on the Class B
Common Stock are permitted to equal, but not exceed, dividends on the Common
Stock.
On March 8, 1989, the Company granted J. Frank Harrison, Jr. an option for
the purchase of 100,000 shares of Common Stock exercisable at the closing
market price of the stock on the day of grant. The closing market price of the
stock on March 8, 1989 was $27.00 per share. The option is exercisable, in
whole or in part, at any time at the election of Mr. Harrison, Jr. over a
period of 15 years from the date of grant. This option has not been exercised
with respect to any such shares.
On August 9, 1989, the Company granted J. Frank Harrison, III an option
for the purchase of 150,000 shares of Common Stock exercisable at the closing
market price of the stock on the day of grant. The closing market price of the
stock on August 9, 1989 was $29.75 per share. The option may be exercised, in
whole or in part, during a period of 15 years beginning on the date of grant.
The option is currently exercisable with respect to 142,500 shares and becomes
exercisable with respect to an additional 7,500 shares annually on December 31.
This option has not been exercised with respect to any such shares.
12. BENEFIT PLANS
Pension plan expense related to the two Company-sponsored pension plans
for 1997, 1996, and 1995 was $1.5 million, $2.4 million and $2.7 million,
respectively, including the pro rata share of past service costs, which are
being amortized over nine years. In addition, certain employees are covered by
pension plans administered by unions.
Retirement benefits under the Company's principal pension plan are based
on the employee's length of service, average compensation over the five
consecutive years which gives the highest average compensation and the average
of the Social Security taxable wage base during the 35-year period before a
participant reaches Social Security retirement age. Contributions to the plan
are based on the projected unit credit actuarial funding method and are limited
to the amounts that are currently deductible for tax purposes.
The following table sets forth the status of the two Company-sponsored
plans:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
------------ ------------
In Thousands
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $58,537 and $48,589..... $ 60,199 $ 49,996
--------- ---------
Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date ............................ (67,001) (56,212)
--------- ---------
Plan assets at fair market value ..................................................... 70,876 56,488
--------- ---------
Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligation ................................ 3,875 276
Unrecognized net loss ................................................................ 4,179 6,089
Unrecognized prior service cost ...................................................... (912) (1,062)
Unrecognized net asset being amortized over 7 years .................................. (70) (140)
Additional minimum pension liability ................................................. (166)
--------- ---------
Pension asset ........................................................................ $ 7,072 $ 4,997
--------- ---------
Under the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions," an additional minimum pension
liability for certain plans, representing the excess of accumulated benefits
over plan assets, was recognized as of January 2, 1994. The increase in
liabilities was charged directly to shareholders' equity. As of December 28,
1997 there was no minimum pension liability. As of December 29, 1996 the
minimum pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes, was $104,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
12. BENEFIT PLANS -- Continued
Net periodic pension cost for the Company-sponsored pension plans included
the following:
Fiscal Year
------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ----------- -----------
In Thousands
Service cost-benefits earned .......................... $ 2,158 $ 2,218 $ 1,901
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation ......... 4,543 4,288 4,015
Actual return on plan assets .......................... (13,456) (5,225) (6,993)
Net amortization and deferral ......................... 8,278 1,100 3,732
--------- -------- --------
Net periodic pension cost ............................. $ 1,523 $ 2,381 $ 2,655
--------- -------- --------
The actuarial assumptions that were used for the Company's principal
pension plan calculations were as follows:
1997 1996
---------- ----------
Weighted average discount rate used in determining the actuarial present
value of the projected benefit obligation ............................. 7.50% 8.25%
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets ...... 9.00% 9.00%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase ......................... 4.00% 4.50%
The Company provides a 401(k) Savings Plan for substantially all of its
nonunion employees. Under provisions of the Savings Plan, an employee is vested
with respect to Company contributions upon the completion of two years of
service with the Company. The total cost for this benefit in 1997, 1996 and
1995 was $1.7 million, $1.8 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
The Company recognizes the cost of postretirement benefits, which consist
principally of medical benefits, during employees' periods of active service.
The Company does not pre-fund these benefits and has the right to modify or
terminate certain of these plans in the future.
The Company currently provides employee leasing and management services to
employees of Piedmont. Piedmont employees participate in the Company's employee
benefit plans. During 1996, the obligation for postretirement benefits payable
by Piedmont of $5.8 million was transferred to the Company in exchange for a
note receivable from Piedmont. The transfer was made to facilitate
administration of the payment of postretirement liabilities.
The components of postretirement benefit expense were as follows:
Fiscal Year
-----------------------------
1997 1996 1995
---------- -------- ---------
In Thousands
Service cost-benefits earned .......................... $ 446 $ 402 $ 338
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation ......... 2,290 1,259 1,275
Net amortization ...................................... (25) 29 11
Other ................................................. 320
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Net postretirement benefit cost ....................... $3,031 $1,690 $1,624
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
12. BENEFIT PLANS -- Continued
The accrued postretirement benefit obligation was comprised of the
following:
Dec. 28, Dec. 29,
1997 1996
------------ -----------
In Thousands
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
Retirees ......................................... $ 23,732 $ 22,038
Fully eligible active plan participants .......... 2,550 2,204
Other active plan participants ................... 6,178 4,639
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32,460 28,881
Unrecognized transition asset ..................... 344 369
Unrecognized net loss ............................. (11,658) (9,332)
--------- --------
Accrued postretirement benefit obligation ......... $ 21,146 $ 19,918
--------- --------
The weighted average health care cost trend rate used in measuring the
postretirement benefit expense was 7.0% in 1997 gradually declining to 5.25% in
1999 and remaining at that level thereafter. A 1% increase in this annual trend
rate would have increased the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation on
December 28, 1997 by approximately $4.2 million and postretirement benefit
expense in 1997 would have increased by approximately $.5 million. The weighted
average discount rates used to estimate the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation were 7.5% and 8.25% as of December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996,
respectively.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company's business consists primarily of the production, marketing and
distribution of soft drink products of The Coca-Cola Company, which is the
sole owner of the secret formulas under which the primary components (either
concentrates or syrups) of its soft drink products are manufactured.
Accordingly, the Company purchases a substantial majority of its requirements
of concentrates and syrups from The Coca-Cola Company in the ordinary course of
its business. The Company paid The Coca-Cola Company approximately $198
million, $185 million and $186 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
for sweetener, syrup, concentrate and other miscellaneous purchases.
Additionally, the Company engages in a variety of marketing programs, local
media advertising and similar arrangements to promote the sale of products of
The Coca-Cola Company in territories operated by the Company. Total direct
marketing support provided to the Company by The Coca-Cola Company was
approximately $47 million, $36 million and $36 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. In addition, the Company paid approximately $25 million, $20
million and $18 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, for local media
and marketing program expense pursuant to cooperative advertising and
cooperative marketing arrangements with The Coca-Cola Company.
The Company has a production arrangement with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
("CCE") to buy and sell finished product at cost. The Coca-Cola Company has a
significant equity interest in the Company and CCE. Sales to CCE under this
agreement were $22.0 million, $21.5 million and $23.3 million in 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively. Purchases from CCE under this arrangement were $15.3
million, $14.8 million and $13.4 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
In December 1996, the Board of Directors awarded a retirement benefit to
J. Frank Harrison, Jr. for his past service to the Company. The Company
recorded a non-cash, after-tax charge of $2.7 million in the fourth quarter of
1996 related to this agreement. Additionally, the Company entered into an
agreement for consulting services with J. Frank Harrison, Jr. beginning in
1997. Payments in 1997 related to this consulting services agreement totaled
$200,000.
On July 2, 1993, the Company and The Coca-Cola Company formed Piedmont.
The Company and The Coca-Cola Company, through their respective subsidiaries,
each beneficially own a 50% interest in Piedmont. The Company provides a
portion of the soft drink products for Piedmont at cost and receives a fee for
managing the operations of Piedmont pursuant to a management agreement. The
Company sold product to Piedmont during 1997, 1996 and 1995 at cost, totaling
$42.6 million, $51.3 million and $62.5 million, respectively. The Company
received $12.7 million, $11.4 million and $10.7
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- Continued
million for management services pursuant to its management agreement with
Piedmont for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Also, the Company subleased
various fleet and vending equipment to Piedmont at cost. These sublease rentals
amounted to approximately $2.7 million, $1.5 million and $.8 million in 1997,
1996 and 1995, respectively. In addition, Piedmont subleased various fleet and
vending equipment to the Company at cost. These sublease rentals amounted to
approximately $.9 million, $.6 million and $.2 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
On November 30, 1992, the Company and the owner of the Company's Snyder
Production Center in Charlotte, North Carolina agreed to the early termination
of the Company's lease. Harrison Limited Partnership One purchased the property
contemporaneously with the termination of the lease, and the Company and
Harrison Limited Partnership One entered into an agreement pursuant to which
the Company leased the property for a 10-year term beginning on December 1,
1992. A North Carolina corporation owned entirely by J. Frank Harrison, Jr.
serves as sole general partner of the limited partnership. The sole limited
partner of this limited partnership is a trust as to which J. Frank Harrison,
III and Reid M. Henson are co-trustees. The annual base rent the Company is
obligated to pay for its lease of the Snyder Production Center is subject to
adjustment for increases in the Consumer Price Index and for increases or
decreases in interest rates, using LIBOR as the measurement device. Rent
expense under this lease totaled $2.6 million each year in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
On June 1, 1993, the Company entered into a 10-year lease agreement with
Beacon Investment Corporation related to the Company's headquarters office
building. Beacon Investment Corporation's sole shareholder is J. Frank
Harrison, III. The annual base rent the Company is obligated to pay under this
lease is subject to adjustment for increases in the Consumer Price Index and
for increases or decreases in interest rates, using LIBOR as the measurement
device. Rent expense under this lease totaled $2.1 million, $1.9 million and
$1.8 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company is a shareholder in two entities from which it purchases
substantially all its requirements for plastic bottles. Net purchases from
these entities were approximately $43 million, $46 million and $52 million in
1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. In connection with its participation in one
of these cooperatives, the Company has guaranteed a portion of the
cooperative's debt. On December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996, such guarantee
amounted to approximately $20.0 million.
The Company is a member of South Atlantic Canners, Inc., ("SAC"), a
manufacturing cooperative. SAC sells finished products to the Company and
Piedmont at cost. The Company also manages the operations of SAC pursuant to a
management agreement. Management fees from SAC were $1.2 million, $1.4 million
and $1.0 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Also, the Company has
guaranteed a portion of debt for SAC. Such guarantees were approximately $10.5
million and $12.0 million as of December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996,
respectively.
The Company previously leased vending equipment from Coca-Cola Financial
Corporation ("CCFC"), a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. During 1996, the
Company made lease payments to CCFC totaling $6.9 million. On January 14, 1997,
the Company purchased all of the equipment under leases with CCFC for
approximately $66.3 million.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income
before extraordinary charge per share:
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ ------------
In Thousands (Except Per Share Data)
Numerator:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before extraordinary charge ................................................. $ 15,266 $ 16,164 $ 15,536
Numerator for basic and diluted income before extraordinary charge per share ....... $ 15,266 $ 16,164 $ 15,536
======== ======== ========
Denominator:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator for basic income before extraordinary charge per share -- weighted
average common shares ............................................................. 8,407 9,280 9,294
Effect of dilutive securities -- Stock options ..................................... 102 50 22
-------- -------- --------
Denominator for diluted income before extraordinary charge per share -- adjusted
weighted average common shares .................................................... 8,509 9,330 9,316
======== ======== ========
Basic income before extraordinary charge per share ................................. $ 1.82 $ 1.74 $ 1.67
======== ======== ========
Diluted income before extraordinary charge per share ............................... $ 1.79 $ 1.73 $ 1.67
======== ======== ========
15. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Approximately 90% of the Company's sales are products of The Coca-Cola
Company, which is the sole supplier of the concentrate required to manufacture
these products. Additionally, the Company purchases virtually all of its
requirements for sweetener from The Coca-Cola Company. The remaining 10% of the
Company's sales are products of various other beverage companies. The Company
has franchise contracts under which it has various requirements to meet.
Failure to meet the requirements of these franchise contracts could result in
the loss of distribution rights for the respective product.
The Company currently obtains all of its aluminum cans from two domestic
suppliers. The Company currently obtains all of its PET bottles from two
domestic cooperatives. The inability of either of these aluminum can or PET
bottle suppliers to meet the Company's requirement for containers could result
in short-term shortages until alternative sources of supply could be located.
Certain liabilities of the Company are subject to risk of changes in both
long-term and short-term interest rates. These liabilities include floating
rate debt, leases with payments determined on floating interest rates,
postretirement benefit obligations and the Company's nonunion pension
liability.
Less than 10% of the Company's labor force is currently covered by
collective bargaining agreements. Several collective bargaining contracts
expire during 1998. The Company anticipates that new labor agreements will be
negotiated for all locations with contracts expiring in 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
16. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Changes in current assets and current liabilities affecting cash, net of
effects of acquisitions, were as follows:
Fiscal Year
---------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------- ------------
In Thousands
Accounts receivable, trade, net .................................... $ (4,234) $ (38,820) $ (4,342)
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company ..................... (1,779) 5,691 (2,567)
Due from Piedmont .................................................. 3,879 (1,304) (3,201)
Accounts receivable, other ......................................... (793) (82) (1,904)
Inventories ........................................................ (7,910) (2,798) 3,882
Prepaid expenses and other assets .................................. (3,216) (2,518) (1,881)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ........................... 11,208 (7,534) 10,252
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company .......................... 859 (387) 706
Accrued compensation ............................................... (207) 226 803
Accrued interest payable ........................................... 2,926 3,894 (4,057)
-------- --------- --------
(Increase) decrease in current assets less current liabilities ..... $ 733 $ (43,632) $ (2,309)
-------- --------- --------
Cash payments for interest and income taxes were as follows:
Fiscal Year
--------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ----------
In Thousands
Interest .............................. $23,908 $25,945 $36,749
Income taxes (net of refunds) ......... 8,366 5,465 1,475
17. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Set forth below are unaudited quarterly financial data for the fiscal
years ended December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996.
Quarter
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1 2 3 4
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In Thousands (Except Per Share Data)
Year Ended December 28, 1997
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Net sales ......................................................... $178,395 $ 208,174 $219,079 $196,493
Gross margin ...................................................... 78,945 93,781 94,113 82,409
Net income (loss) ................................................. 104 9,141 6,637 (616)
Basic net income (loss) per share ................................. .01 1.09 .79 (.07)
Diluted net income (loss) per share ............................... .01 1.08 .78 (.07)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding .............. 8,535 8,365 8,365 8,365
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -- assuming
dilution ........................................................ 8,624 8,448 8,467 8,489
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- Continued
17. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) -- Continued
Quarter
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1 2 3 4
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In Thousands (Except Per Share Data)
Year Ended December 29, 1996
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Net sales ............................................... $171,996 $ 213,579 $204,579 $183,609
Gross margin ............................................ 73,728 93,953 89,938 80,185
Net income (loss) ....................................... 937 9,545 6,488 (806)
Basic net income (loss) per share ....................... .10 1.03 .70 (.09)
Diluted net income (loss) per share ..................... .10 1.02 .69 (.09)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding .... 9,294 9,294 9,294 9,239
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding -- assuming dilution ...................... 9,329 9,331 9,338 9,314
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS
OF COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index
appearing under Item 14(a) (1) and (2) of this filing present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Consolidated and its subsidiaries at December 28, 1997 and December 29, 1996,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 28, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
February 16, 1998
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The financial statement schedule required by Regulation S-X is set forth
in response to Item 14 below.
The supplementary data required by Item 302 of Regulation S-K is set forth
in Note 17 to the financial statements.
Item 9 -- Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10 -- Directors and Executive Officers of the Company
For information with respect to the executive officers of the Company, see
"Executive Officers of the Registrant" at the end of Part I of this Report. For
information with respect to the Directors of the Company, see the "Election of
Directors" and "Certain Transactions" sections of the Proxy Statement for the
1998 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which is incorporated herein by reference. For information
with respect to Section 16 reports for directors and executive officers of the
Company, see the "Election of Directors -- Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership
Reporting Compliance" section of the Proxy Statement for the 1998 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 11 -- Executive Compensation
For information with respect to executive compensation, see the "Executive
Compensation" section of the Proxy Statement for the 1998 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is
incorporated herein by reference (other than the subsections entitled "Report
of the Compensation Committee on Annual Compensation of Executive Officers" and
"Common Stock Performance," which are specifically excluded from such
incorporation).
Item 12 -- Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
For information with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial
owners and management, see the "Principal Shareholders" and "Election of
Directors -- Beneficial Ownership of Management" sections of the Proxy
Statement for the 1998 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13 -- Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
For information with respect to certain relationships and related
transactions, see the "Certain Transactions" and "Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation" sections of the Proxy Statement for the
1998 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which are incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
Item 14 -- Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
A. List of Documents filed as part of this report.
1. Financial Statements
Report of Independent Accountants
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
All other financial statements and schedules not listed have been
omitted because the required information is included in the consolidated
financial statements or the notes thereto, or is not applicable or
required.
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3. Listing of Exhibits:
Page Number or
Number Description Incorporation by Reference to
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(1.1) Underwriting Agreement dated November 1, 1995, Exhibit 1.1 to the Company's Quarterly
among the Company, Citicorp Securities, Inc. and Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Salomon Brothers, Inc. October 1, 1995.
(1.2) Underwriting Agreement dated July 1, 1997 among the Exhibit 1.1 to the Company's Quarterly
Company, Citicorp Securities, Inc. and BancAmerica Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Securities, Inc. June 29, 1997.
(3.1) Bylaws of the Company, as amended. Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration
Statement (No. 33-54657) on Form S-3.
(3.2) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company. Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement (No. 33-54657) on Form S-3.
(4.1) Specimen of Common Stock Certificate. Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement (No. 2-97822) on Form S-1.
(4.2) Specimen Fixed Rate Note under the Company's Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report
Medium Term Note Program, pursuant to which it may on Form 8-K dated February 14, 1990.
issue, from time to time, up to $200 million aggregate
principal amount of its Medium-Term Notes, Series A.
(4.3) Specimen Floating Rate Note under the Company's Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report
Medium-Term Note Program, pursuant to which it may on Form 8-K dated February 14, 1990.
issue, from time to time, up to $200 million aggregate
principal amount of its Medium-Term Notes, Series A.
(4.4) Indenture dated as of October 15, 1989 between the Exhibit 4. to the Company's Registration
Company and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company of Statement (No. 33-31784) on Form S-3 as
California, as Trustee, in connection with the Company's filed on February 14, 1990.
$200 million shelf registration of its Medium-Medium
Term Notes, Series A, due from nine months to 30 years
from date of issue.
(4.5) Selling Agency Agreement, dated as of February 14, Exhibit 1.2 to the Company's Registration
1990, between the Company and Salomon Brothers and Statement (No. 33-31784) on Form S-3 as
Goldman Sachs, as Agents, in connection with the filed on February 14, 1990.
Company's $200 million Medium-Term Notes, Series A,
due from nine months to 30 years from date of issue.
(4.6) Form of Debenture issued by the Company to two Exhibit 4.04 to the Company's Current Report
shareholders of Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling Company, on Form 8-K dated December 19, 1991.
Inc. dated as of December 19, 1991.
(4.7) Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of Exhibit 4.14 to the Company's Annual Report
February 11, 1993, between the Company and Citicorp on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
Securities Markets, Inc., as co-agent. January 3, 1993.
(4.8) Amended and restated commercial paper agreement, Exhibit 4.13 to the Company's Annual Report
dated as of November 14, 1994, between the Company on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
and Goldman Sachs Money Markets, L.P. January 1, 1995.
(4.9) Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 3, 1995, Exhibit 4.15 to the Company's Annual Report,
between the Company and NationsBank of Georgia, as amended, on Form 10-K/A-2 for the fiscal
National Association, as Trustee. year ended January 1, 1995.
(4.10) First Omnibus Amendment to Purchase Agreements, Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly
dated as of June 26, 1995, by and among the Company, Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
as Seller, Corporate Receivables Corporation, as the July 2, 1995.
Investor, and Citicorp North America, Inc., individually
and as agent.
(4.11) Form of the Company's 6.85% Debentures due 2007. Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
October 1, 1995.
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Number Description Incorporation by Reference to
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(4.12) The Registrant, by signing this report, agrees to furnish
the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon its
request, a copy of any instrument which defines the
rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant and
its subsidiaries for which consolidated financial
statements are required to be filed, and which authorizes
a total amount of securities not in excess of 10 percent
of total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a
consolidated basis.
(4.13) Loan Agreement dated as of November 20, 1995 Exhibit 4.13 to the Company's Annual Report
between the Company and LTCB Trust Company, as on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
Agent, and other banks named therein. December 31, 1995.
(4.14) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of Exhibit 4.14 to the Company's Annual Report
December 21, 1995 between the Company and on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
NationsBank, N.A., Bank of America National Trust and December 31, 1995.
Savings Association and other banks named therein.
(4.15) Amendment, dated as of July 22, 1997, to Loan Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Quarterly
Agreement dated November 20, 1995, between the Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Company and LTCB Trust Company, as Agent, and June 29, 1997.
other banks named therein.
(4.16) Form of the Company's 7.20% Debentures Due 2009. Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 29, 1997.
(10.1) Employment Agreement of James L. Moore, Jr. dated as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report
of March 16, 1987.** on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1986.
(10.2) Amendment, dated as of May 18, 1994, to Employment Exhibit 10.84 to the Company's Annual
Agreement designated as Exhibit 10.1.** Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 1, 1995.
(10.3) Stock Rights and Restrictions Agreement by and Exhibit 28.01 to the Company's Current
between Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and The Report on Form 8-K dated January 27, 1989.
Coca-Cola Company dated January 27, 1989.
(10.4) Description and examples of bottling franchise Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Annual
agreements between the Company and The Coca-Cola Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Company. ended December 31, 1988.
(10.5) Lease, dated as of December 11, 1974, by and between Exhibit 19.6 to the Company's Annual Report
the Company and the Ragland Corporation, related to on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
the production/distribution facility in Nashville, December 31, 1988.
Tennessee.
(10.6) Amendment to Lease Agreement designated as Exhibit 19.7 to the Company's Annual Report
Exhibit 10.5. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1988.
(10.7) Second Amendment to Lease Agreement designated as Exhibit 19.8 to the Company's Annual Report
Exhibit 10.5. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1988.
(10.8) Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan, dated as of Exhibit 10.36 to the Company's Annual
April 1, 1990 between certain Eligible Employees of the Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Company and the Company.** ended December 30, 1990.
(10.9) Description and example of Deferred Compensation Exhibit 19.1 to the Company's Annual Report
Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1987, between on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
Eligible Employees of the Company and the Company December 30, 1990.
under the Officer's Split-Dollar Life Insurance Plan.**
(10.10) Consolidated/Sunbelt Acquisition Agreement, dated as of Exhibit 2.01 to the Company's Current Report
December 19, 1991, by and among the Company and on Form 8-K dated December 19, 1991.
the shareholders of Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling
Company, Inc.
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Page Number or
Number Description Incorporation by Reference to
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(10.11) Officer Retention Plan, dated as of January 1, 1991, Exhibit 10.47 to the Company's Annual
between certain Eligible Officers of the Company and Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
the Company.** ended December 29, 1991.
(10.12) Acquisition Agreement, by and among Sunbelt Exhibit 10.50 to the Company's Annual
Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc., Sunbelt Carolina Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Acquisition Company, Inc., certain of the common ended December 29, 1991.
stockholders of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Affiliated, Inc.,
and the stockholders of TRNH, Inc., dated as of
November 7, 1989.
(10.13) Amendment Number One to the Sunbelt/Affiliated Exhibit 10.04 to the Company's Quarterly
Acquisition Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1989, Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
between Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc., March 29, 1992.
Sunbelt Carolina Acquisition Company, Inc., certain of
the common stockholders of Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Affiliated, Inc. and the stockholders of TRNH, Inc.
(10.14) Amendment Number Two to the Sunbelt/Affiliated Exhibit 10.05 to the Company's Quarterly
Acquisition Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1989, Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
between Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc., March 29, 1992.
Sunbelt Carolina Acquisition Company, Inc., certain of
the common stockholders of Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Affiliated, Inc. and the stockholders of TRNH, Inc.
(10.15) Amendment Number Three to the Sunbelt/Affiliated Exhibit 10.06 to the Company's Quarterly
Acquisition Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1989, Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
between Sunbelt Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc., March 29, 1992.
Sunbelt Carolina Acquisition Company, Inc., certain of
the common stockholders of Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Affiliated, Inc. and the stockholders of TRNH, Inc.
(10.16) Lease Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1992, Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Annual
between the Company and Harrison Limited Partnership Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
One, related to the Snyder Production Center in ended January 3, 1993.
Charlotte, North Carolina.
(10.17) Termination and Release Agreement dated as of Exhibit 10.43 to the Company's Annual
March 27, 1992 by and among Sunbelt Coca-Cola Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Bottling Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Affiliated, ended January 3, 1993.
Inc., the agent for holders of certain debentures of
Sunbelt issued pursuant to a certain Indenture dated as
of January 11, 1990, as amended, and Wilmington Trust
Company which acted as trustee under the Indenture.
(10.18) Reorganization Plan and Agreement by and among Exhibit 10.03 to the Company's Quarterly
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Chopper Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Acquisitions, Inc., Whirl-i-Bird, Inc. and J. Frank April 4, 1993.
Harrison, Jr.
(10.19) Partnership Agreement of Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Exhibit 2.01 to the Company's Current Report
Partnership,* dated as of July 2, 1993, by and among on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Investments, Inc.,
Coca-Cola Ventures, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Affiliated, Inc., Fayetteville Coca-Cola Bottling
Company and Palmetto Bottling Company.
(10.20) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 2, 1993, by Exhibit 2.02 to the Company's Current Report
and among Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership,* on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Affiliated, Inc. and Coca-Cola
Bottling Co. Consolidated.
(10.21) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 2, 1993, by Exhibit 2.03 to the Company's Current Report
and among Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership,* on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
Fayetteville Coca-Cola Bottling Company and
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.
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Page Number or
Number Description Incorporation by Reference to
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(10.22) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 2, 1993, by Exhibit 2.04 to the Company's Current Report
and among Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership,* on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
Palmetto Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Consolidated.
(10.23) Definition and Adjustment Agreement, dated July 2, Exhibit 2.05 to the Company's Current Report
1993, by and among Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
Partnership,* Coca-Cola Ventures, Inc., Coca-Cola
Bottling Co. Consolidated, CCBC of Wilmington, Inc.,
Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Investments, Inc., The
Coca-Cola Company, Carolina Coca-Cola Holding
Company, The Coastal Coca-Cola Bottling Company,
Eastern Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc.,
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Affiliated, Inc., Fayetteville
Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Palmetto Bottling
Company.
(10.24) Management Agreement, dated as of July 2, 1993, by Exhibit 10.01 to the Company's Current
and among Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Report on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership,* CCBC of
Wilmington, Inc., Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling
Investments, Inc., Coca-Cola Ventures, Inc. and Palmetto
Bottling Company.
(10.25) Post-Retirement Medical and Life Insurance Benefit Exhibit 10.02 to the Company's Current
Reimbursement Agreement, dated July 2, 1993, by and Report on Form 8-K dated July 2, 1993.
between Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership* and
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.
(10.26) Aiken Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 6, Exhibit 2.01 to the Company's Quarterly
1993 by and among Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Partnership,* Palmetto Bottling Company and July 4, 1993.
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.
(10.27) Aiken Definition and Adjustment Agreement, dated as Exhibit 2.02 to the Company's Quarterly
of August 6, 1993, by and among Carolina Coca-Cola Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Bottling Partnership, Coca-Cola Ventures, Inc., July 4, 1993.
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Carolina
Coca-Cola Bottling Investments, Inc., The Coca-Cola
Company and Palmetto Bottling Company.
(10.28) Lease Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1993, between the Exhibit 10.01 to the Company's Quarterly
Company and Beacon Investment Corporation, related to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
the Company's corporate headquarters in Charlotte, July 4, 1993.
North Carolina.
(10.29) Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement, dated as of Exhibit 10.06 to the Company's Quarterly
July 15, 1993 re: Southeastern Container, Inc. Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
July 4, 1993.
(10.30) Agreement, dated as of December 23, 1993, between the Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly
Company and Western Container Corporation covering Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
purchase of PET bottles. October 2, 1994.
(10.31) Management Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1994, by Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Quarterly
and among Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
South Atlantic Canners, Inc. July 3, 1994.
(10.32) Guaranty Agreement, dated as of July 22, 1994, between Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Quarterly
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and Wachovia Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Bank of North Carolina, N.A. July 3, 1994.
(10.33) Selling Agency Agreement, dated as of March 3, 1995, Exhibit 10.83 to the Company's Annual
between the Company, Salomon Brothers Inc. and Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Citicorp Securities, Inc. ended January 1, 1995.
(10.34) Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1994, between the Exhibit 10.85 to the Company's Annual
Company and South Atlantic Canners, Inc. Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 1, 1995.
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Page Number or
Number Description Incorporation by Reference to
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(10.35) Stock Option Agreement, dated as of March 8, 1989, of Exhibit 10.86 to the Company's Annual
J. Frank Harrison, Jr.** Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 1, 1995.
(10.36) Stock Option Agreement, dated as of August 9, 1989, of Exhibit 10.87 to the Company's Annual
J. Frank Harrison, III.** Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 1, 1995.
(10.37) First Amendment to Credit Agreement, Line of Credit Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Quarterly
Note and Mortgage, and Reaffirmation of Term Note, Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Security Agreement, Guaranty Agreement and April 2, 1995.
Addendum to Guaranty Agreement, dated as of March
31, 1995, by and among the Company, South Atlantic
Canners, Inc. and Wachovia Bank of North Carolina,
N.A.
(10.38) Guaranty Agreement and Addendum, dated as of March Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Quarterly
31, 1995, between the Company and Wachovia Bank of Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
North Carolina, N.A. April 2, 1995.
(10.39) Can Supply Agreement, dated November 7, 1995, Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Quarterly
between the Company and American National Can Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Company. October 1, 1995.
(10.40) Lease Agreement, dated as of July 17, 1988, between Exhibit 19.4 to the Company's Quarterly
the Company and GE Capital Fleet Services covering Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
various vehicles. March 31, 1990.
(10.41) Master Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement, dated as of Exhibit 19.5 to the Company's Quarterly
December 15, 1988, between the Company and Citicorp Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
North America, Inc. covering various vehicles. March 31, 1990.
(10.42) Master Lease Agreement, beginning on April 12, 1989, Exhibit 19.6 to the Company's Quarterly
between the Company and Citicorp North America, Inc. Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
covering various equipment. March 31, 1990.
(10.43) Master Lease Agreement, dated as of January 7, 1992 Exhibit 10.01 to the Company's Quarterly
between the Company and Signet Leasing and Financial Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Corporation covering various vehicles. March 29, 1992.
(10.44) Master Equipment Lease, dated as of February 9, 1993, Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's Annual
between the Company and Coca-Cola Financial Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Corporation covering various vending machines. ended January 3, 1993.
(10.45) Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement No. 790855, dated as Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual
of December 31, 1992, between the Company and Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Citicorp Leasing, Inc. covering various vehicles. ended January 3, 1993.
(10.46) Master Lease Agreement, dated as of February 18, 1992, Exhibit 10.69 to the Company's Annual
between the Company and Citicorp Leasing, Inc. Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
covering various equipment. ended January 2, 1994.
(10.47) Lease Agreement dated as of December 15, 1994 Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly
between the Company and BA Leasing & Capital Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Corporation. April 2, 1995.
(10.48) Beverage Can and End Agreement dated November 9, Exhibit 10.48 to the Company's Annual
1995 between the Company and Ball Metal Beverage Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Container Group. ended December 31, 1995.
(10.49) Member Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 1, Exhibit 10.49 to the Company's Annual
1994, between the Company and South Atlantic Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Canners, Inc., regarding minimum annual purchase ended December 31, 1995.
requirements of canned product by the Company.
(10.50) Member Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 1, Exhibit 10.50 to the Company's Annual
1994, between the Company and South Atlantic Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Canners, Inc., regarding minimum annual purchase ended December 31, 1995.
requirements of 20 ounce PET product by the Company.
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(10.51) Member Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 1, Exhibit 10.51 to the Company's Annual
1994, between the Company and South Atlantic Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Canners, Inc., regarding minimum annual purchase ended December 31, 1995.
requirements of 2 Liter PET product by the Company.
(10.52) Member Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 1, Exhibit 10.52 to the Company's Annual
1994, between the Company and South Atlantic Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Canners, Inc., regarding minimum annual purchase ended December 31, 1995.
requirements of 3 Liter PET product by the Company.
(10.53) Description of the Company's 1998 Bonus Plan for Exhibit included in this filing.
officers.**
(10.54) Agreement for Consultation and Services between the Exhibit 10.54 to the Company's Annual
Company and J. Frank Harrison, Jr.** Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 29, 1996.
(10.55) Agreement to assume liability for postretirement benefits Exhibit 10.55 to the Company's Annual
between the Company and Piedmont Coca-Cola Bottling Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
Partnership. ended December 29, 1996.
(10.56) Participation Agreement (Coca-Cola Trust No. 97-1) Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly
dated as of April 10, 1997 between the Company (as Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Lessee), First Security Bank, National Association March 30, 1997.
(solely as Owner Trustee under Coca-Cola Trust No.
97-1) and the other financial institutions listed therein.
(10.57) Master Equipment Lease Agreement (Coca-Cola Trust Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly
No. 97-1) dated as of April 10, 1997 between the Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
Company (as Lessee) and First Security Bank, National March 30, 1997.
Association (solely as Owner Trustee under Coca-Cola
Trust No. 97-1).
(10.58) Franchise Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of Exhibit included in this filing.
January 21, 1998, by and among Coca-Cola Bottling
Company Southeast, Incorporated, as Seller, NABC,
Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guarantor,
as Buyer, and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, as
Guarantor.
(10.59) Operating Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of Exhibit included in this filing.
January 21, 1998, by and among Coca-Cola Bottling
Company Southeast, Incorporated, as Seller, CCBC of
Nashville, L.P., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of
Guarantor, as Buyer, and Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Consolidated, as Guarantor.
(10.60) Master Equipment Lease Agreement (1998 Transaction) Exhibit included in this filing.
(Coca-Cola Trust No. 97-1) dated as of January 14,
1998 between the Company (as Lessee) and First
Security Bank, National Association (solely as Owner
Trustee under Coca-Cola Trust No. 97-1).
(10.61) Participation Agreement (1998 Transaction) (Coca-Cola Exhibit included in this filing.
Trust No. 97-1) dated as of January 14, 1998 between
the Company (as Lessee) and First Security Bank,
National Association (solely as OwnerTrustee under
Coca-Cola Trust No. 97-1) and other financial
institutions listed herein.
(21.1) List of subsidiaries. Exhibit included in this filing.
(23.1) Consent of Independent Accountants to Incorporation by Exhibit included in this filing.
Reference into Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-4325) and
Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-54657).
(27.1) Financial data schedule for period ended December 28, Exhibit included in this filing.
1997.
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* Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership's name was changed to Piedmont
Coca-Cola Bottling Partnership.
** Management contracts and compensatory plans and arrangements required to be
filed as exhibits to this form pursuant to Item 14(c) of this report.
B. Reports on Form 8-K
During the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company did not file any current
reports on Form 8-K.
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Schedule II
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
(IN THOUSANDS)
Additions
Balance at Charged to Balance
Beginning Costs and at End
Description of Year Expenses Deductions of Year
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Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Fiscal year ended December 28, 1997 ......... $410 $492 $389 $513
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Fiscal year ended December 29, 1996 ......... $406 $436 $432 $410
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Fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 ......... $400 $319 $313 $406
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED
(REGISTRANT)
Date: March 25, 1998
By: /s/ J. FRANK HARRISON, III
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J. Frank Harrison, III
Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ J. FRANK HARRISON, JR. Chairman Emeritus of the Board of March 25, 1998
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J. Frank Harrison, Jr. Directors and Director
By: /s/ J. FRANK HARRISON, III Chairman of the Board of Directors, March 25, 1998
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J. Frank Harrison, III Chief Executive Officer and Director
By: /s/ JAMES L. MOORE, JR. President and Chief Operating Officer March 25, 1998
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James L. Moore, Jr. and Director
By: /s/ REID M. HENSON Vice Chairman of the Board of March 25, 1998
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Reid M. Henson Directors and Director
By: /s/ H. W. MCKAY BELK Director March 25, 1998
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H. W. McKay Belk
By: /s/ JOHN M. BELK Director March 25, 1998
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John M. Belk
By: Director
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Evander Holyfield
By: /s/ H. REID JONES Director March 25, 1998
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H. Reid Jones
By: /s/ NED R. MCWHERTER Director March 25, 1998
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Ned R. McWherter
By: /s/ JOHN W. MURREY, III Director March 25, 1998
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John W. Murrey, III
By: /s/ CHARLES L. WALLACE Director March 25, 1998
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Charles L. Wallace
By: /s/ DAVID V. SINGER Vice President and Chief Financial March 25, 1998
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David V. Singer Officer
By: /s/ STEVEN D. WESTPHAL Vice President and Chief Accounting March 25, 1998
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Steven D. Westphal Officer
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