KO's focus on core brands, innovation efforts, redefined marketing approach and digital expansion position it for long-term growth.

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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company says it will invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years. The investment commitment was made during a meeting with Coca-Cola’s global leadership team, including John Murphy, president and chief financial officer, and Segun Apata, chairman of Nigerian Bottling Company.

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has disclosed plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria in expansion of its business in the

Coca-Cola currently pays a $0.485 quarterly dividend. That works out to an annual dividend of $1.94 a share. To receive $1,000 in dividends, you'll have to purchase 516 shares.

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Counter Cyclical and Defensive Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) stands against the other counter cyclical and defensive stocks to invest in.