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Demand for our products may be adversely affected by changes in consumer preferences and tastes or if we are unable to innovate or market our products effectively. Our operating results may be adversely affected by increased costs, disruption of supply or shortages of raw materials and other supplies. The global economic crisis has resulted in unfavorable economic conditions and increased volatility in foreign exchange rates and may have an adverse impact on our business results or financial condition. If we are not able to build and sustain proper information technology infrastructure, successfully implement our ongoing business transformation initiative or outsource certain functions effectively our business could suffer. Any damage to our reputation could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Trade consolidation, the loss of any key customer, or failure to maintain good relationships with our bottling partners could adversely affect our financial performance. If we are unable to hire or retain key employees or a highly skilled and diverse workforce, it could have a negative impact on our business. Changes in the legal and regulatory environment could limit our business activities, increase our operating costs, reduce demand for our products or result in litigation. Disruption of our supply chain could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Unstable political conditions, civil unrest or other developments and risks in the countries where we operate may adversely impact our business.

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