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Obesity concerns may reduce demand for some of our products. Water scarcity and poor quality could negatively impact the Coca-Cola system's production costs and capacity. Changes in the nonalcoholic beverages business environment could impact our financial results. Increased competition could hurt our business. If we are unable to enter or expand our operations in developing and emerging markets, our growth rate could be negatively affected. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates could affect our financial results. We rely on our bottling partners for a significant portion of our business. If we are unable to maintain good relationships with our bottling partners, our business could suffer. If our bottling partners' financial condition deteriorates, our business and financial results could be affected. If we are unable to renew collective bargaining agreements on satisfactory terms or we experience strikes or work stoppages, our business could suffer. Increase in the cost of energy could affect our profitability. Increase in cost, disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials could harm our business. Changes in laws and regulations relating to beverage containers and packaging could increase our costs and reduce demand for our products. Significant additional labeling or warning requirements may inhibit sales of affected products. Unfavorable economic and political conditions in international markets could hurt our business. Changes in commercial and market practices within the European Economic Area may affect the sales of our products. Litigation or legal proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and thus negatively affect our financial results. Adverse weather conditions could reduce the demand for our products. If we are unable to maintain brand image and product quality, or if we encounter other product issues such as product recalls, our business may suffer. Changes in the legal and regulatory environment in the countries in which we operate could increase our costs or reduce our revenues. Changes in accounting standards and taxation requirements could affect our financial results. If we are not able to achieve our overall long term goals, the value of an investment in our Company could be negatively affected. If we are unable to protect our information systems against data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches, our operations could be disrupted. We may be required to recognize additional impairment charges. Global or regional catastrophic events could impact our operations and financial results.

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