Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2010

or

 

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 001-09300

LOGO

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   58-0503352
(State of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 700

Atlanta, Georgia 30339

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

770-989-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

 

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Accelerated filer

 

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Non-accelerated filer

 

¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

  

Smaller reporting company

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date

500,426,714 Shares of $1 Par Value Common Stock as of April 2, 2010

 

 

 


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COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR QUARTER ENDED APRIL 2, 2010

INDEX

 

          Page
   PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009

   2
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009

   4
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   5

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   24

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   36

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   36
   PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   37

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   37

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   39

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

   40
  

Signatures

   41

 

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2,
2010
    April 3,
2009
 

Net operating revenues

   $ 4,968      $ 5,050   

Cost of sales

     3,047        3,173   
                

Gross profit

     1,921        1,877   

Selling, delivery, and administrative expenses

     1,647        1,636   
                

Operating income

     274        241   

Interest expense, net

     137        156   

Other nonoperating income, net

     3        1   
                

Income before income taxes

     140        86   

Income tax expense

     34        25   
                

Net income

   $ 106      $ 61   
                

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.21      $ 0.13   
                

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.21      $ 0.13   
                

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.09      $ 0.07   
                

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     494        486   
                

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     504        488   
                

Income (expense) amounts from transactions with The Coca-Cola Company – Note 5:

    

Net operating revenues

   $ 124      $ 137   

Cost of sales

     (1,406     (1,528
                

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in millions, except share data)

 

     April 2,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Current:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 972      $ 1,036   

Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $53 and $55, respectively

     2,545        2,448   

Amounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company

     190        205   

Inventories

     974        874   

Current deferred income tax assets

     156        222   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     353        385   
                

Total current assets

     5,190        5,170   

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     6,020        6,276   

Goodwill

     604        604   

Franchise license intangible assets, net

     3,287        3,491   

Other noncurrent assets, net

     913        875   
                

Total assets

   $ 16,014      $ 16,416   
                

LIABILITIES

    

Current:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 2,887      $ 3,273   

Amounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company

     460        378   

Deferred cash receipts from The Coca-Cola Company

     43        51   

Current portion of debt

     880        886   
                

Total current liabilities

     4,270        4,588   

Debt, less current portion

     7,843        7,891   

Other long-term obligations

     1,842        1,831   

Noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities

     1,095        1,224   
                

Total liabilities

     15,050        15,534   

EQUITY

    

Shareowners’ equity:

    

Common stock, $1 par value – Authorized – 1,000,000,000 shares; Issued – 508,046,332 and 498,901,459 shares, respectively

     508        499   

Additional paid-in capital

     3,633        3,414   

Accumulated deficit

     (2,392     (2,449

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (688     (493

Common stock in treasury, at cost – 7,619,618 and 7,573,718 shares, respectively

     (113     (112
                

Total shareowners’ equity

     948        859   

Noncontrolling interest

     16        23   
                

Total equity

     964        882   
                

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 16,014      $ 16,416   
                

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; in millions)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 2,
2010
    April 3,
2009
 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

    

Net income

   $ 106      $ 61   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) derived from operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     258        254   

Share-based compensation expense

     20        14   

Deferred funding income from The Coca-Cola Company, net of cash received

     (8     (7

Pension and other postretirement expense greater (less) than contributions

     3        (80

Net changes in assets and liabilities

     (421     (135
                

Net cash (used in) derived from operating activities

     (42     107   
                

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

    

Capital asset investments

     (179     (190

Capital asset disposals

     16        1   

Acquisition of distribution rights

     0        (71

Other investing activities

     0        1   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (163     (259
                

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

    

Change in commercial paper, net

     11        (174

Issuances of debt

     0        772   

Payments on debt

     (5     (633

Dividend payments on common stock

     (45     (34

Exercise of employee share options

     184        0   

Excess tax benefits on share-based payments

     17        0   
                

Net cash derived from (used in) financing activities

     162        (69
                

Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (21     (3
                

Net Change In Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (64     (224

Cash and Cash Equivalents At Beginning of Period

     1,036        722   
                

Cash and Cash Equivalents At End of Period

   $ 972      $ 498   
                

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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NOTE 1 – BUSINESS AND REPORTING POLICIES

Business

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (“CCE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a marketer, producer, and distributor of nonalcoholic beverages. We market, produce, and distribute our products to customers and consumers through license territories in 46 states in the United States (U.S.), the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and certain other Caribbean islands, and the 10 provinces of Canada (collectively referred to as North America). We are also the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, and the Netherlands (collectively referred to as Europe).

We operate in the highly competitive beverage industry and face strong competition from other general and specialty beverage companies. Our financial results, like those of other beverage companies, are affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to, cost to manufacture and distribute products, general economic conditions, consumer preferences, local and national laws and regulations, availability of raw materials, fuel prices, and weather patterns.

Sales of our products tend to be seasonal, with the second and third calendar quarters accounting for higher unit sales of our products than the first and fourth quarters. In a typical year, we earn more than 60 percent of our annual operating income during the second and third quarters of the year. Sales in Europe tend to experience more seasonality than those in North America due, in part, to a higher sensitivity of European consumption to weather conditions. The seasonality of our sales volume combined with the accounting for fixed costs, such as depreciation, amortization, rent, and interest expense, impacts our results on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, our results for the three months ended April 2, 2010 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2010.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial reporting and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (Form 10-K). For reporting convenience, our quarters close on the Friday closest to the end of the quarterly calendar period. The following table summarizes the number of selling days for the periods presented (based on a standard five-day selling week):

 

     First
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Full
Year

2010

   66      65    65    65    261

2009

   67      65    65    64    261
                         

Change

   (1   0    0    1    0
                         

We consolidate several entities that have noncontrolling interests, including certain manufacturing and purchasing cooperatives in which we participate. Noncontrolling interests related to these entities totaled $16 million and $23 million as of April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively. These amounts have been classified as noncontrolling interest on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of net income (expense) attributable to the noncontrolling interest in these entities totaled less than $5 million during each of the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009. Due to the insignificance of these amounts and the fact that the classification has no impact on our earnings per common share, we have included these amounts in other nonoperating income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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NOTE 2 – MERGER AGREEMENTS WITH TCCC

On February 25, 2010, we entered into agreements with TCCC under which:

 

   

TCCC will acquire CCE through a merger (the “Merger”) of a newly created TCCC subsidiary with and into CCE, with CCE continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCCC. At the time of the Merger, CCE will consist of the North American operations of CCE and will have $8.88 billion (book value) of indebtedness. Following the Merger, CCE, as a subsidiary of TCCC, will also continue to own and be liable for substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the North American operations, including CCE’s accumulated benefit obligations. The Merger agreement contains a provision for an adjustment payment between the parties based upon the working capital of CCE’s North American business as of the effective date of the Merger;

 

   

Immediately prior to the Merger, CCE will separate its European operations and transfer those businesses along with Coca-Cola Enterprises (Canada) Bottling Finance Company to a new legal entity, International CCE Inc. (New CCE). Concurrently with the Merger, New CCE will acquire TCCC’s bottling operations in Norway and Sweden pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement dated as of March 20, 2010 (the “Norway-Sweden SPA”), for a purchase price of $822 million. The Norway-Sweden SPA contains provisions for adjustment payments between the parties based upon the working capital of the Norway-Sweden business as of the effective date of the Merger and the adjusted EBITDA (as defined) of the Norway-Sweden business for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010;

 

   

In the Merger, (i) each outstanding share of common stock of CCE, other than shares held by TCCC or any of its subsidiaries or with respect to which appraisal rights have been properly exercised and perfected under Delaware law, will be converted into the right to receive 1.000 share of New CCE common stock and cash consideration of $10.00, and (ii) TCCC, which currently owns 34 percent of the outstanding shares of CCE, will become the owner of all of the shares of CCE common stock; and

 

   

Following the Merger, New CCE will be renamed Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. and its stock is expected to be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CCE.”

The consummation of the transaction is subject to various conditions, including obtaining the approval of 66 2/3 percent of CCE’s shareowners, a majority vote of CCE’s shareowners other than TCCC and its affiliates, subsidiaries, or any of CCE’s or TCCC’s directors and executive officers, the absence of legal prohibitions and the receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, the absence of pending actions by any governmental entity that would prevent the consummation of the transaction, the receipt and continuing validity of a private letter ruling requested of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service by CCE that is satisfactory to CCE and TCCC, the consummation of the Norway-Sweden acquisition substantially concurrently with the consummation of the transaction and there being no material adverse effect (as defined in the Merger agreement) on CCE’s North American business. The consummation of the Norway-Sweden acquisition is subject to various conditions, including the receipt of requisite regulatory approvals and the concurrent consummation of the Merger. The agreement also includes customary covenants, as well as a non-compete covenant with respect to New CCE and the right of New CCE to acquire TCCC’s interest in TCCC’s German bottling operations for fair value between 18 and 36 months after the date of the Merger, on terms to be agreed.

Under the Merger agreement, New CCE has agreed to indemnify TCCC for liabilities, including but not limited to, resulting from the failure of representations and warranties, or the breach of any covenant, of CCE or New CCE prior to the effective time of the Merger as set forth in the agreement. In accordance with the Merger

 

 

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agreement, if the losses exceed $200 million, then New CCE must pay up to $250 million of losses in excess of the $200 million (other than losses related to tax matters, in respect of which New CCE is liable for all losses). If New CCE cannot pay the amount it is required to pay to indemnify the other party, the other party can pursue claims against New CCE as an unsecured general creditor of New CCE. New CCE may also have to pay special damages of up to $200 million under certain circumstances. If CCE or New CCE intentionally and recklessly disregards its obligations under the Merger agreement or fails to cure any breach of a covenant, then TCCC may seek special damages which are not capped against CCE or New CCE which could include exemplary, punitive, consequential incidental, indirect or special damages or lost profits. In addition, under the tax sharing agreement among CCE, New CCE and TCCC, New CCE will indemnify TCCC and its affiliates from and against certain taxes the responsibility for which the parties have specifically agreed to allocate to New CCE, as well as any taxes and losses by reason of or arising from certain breaches by New CCE of representations, covenants, or obligations under the Merger agreement or the tax sharing agreement and, in certain situations, New CCE will pay to TCCC (i) an amount equal to a portion of the transfer taxes incurred in connection with the separation; (ii) an amount equal to any detriment to TCCC caused by certain actions (or failures to act) by New CCE in connection with the conduct of its business or outside the ordinary course of business or that are otherwise inconsistent with past practice; (iii) the difference (if any) between the amount of certain tax benefits intended to be available to CCE following the separation and the amount of such benefits actually available to CCE as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

The agreement contains specified termination rights for both CCE and TCCC, including that upon termination under specified circumstances, CCE would be required to pay TCCC a termination fee of $200 million, and TCCC would be required to pay CCE an amount equal to twice the amount of CCE’s actual out of pocket expenses related to the transaction not to exceed $100 million. During the first quarter of 2010, we incurred expenses totaling $17 million related to the transaction and expect to incur total expenses of approximately $100 million. These expenses are included in selling, delivery, and administrative (SD&A) expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

We have been named in a number of lawsuits relating to this transaction. For additional information about these lawsuits, refer to Note 8.

New CCE intends to finance the Norway-Sweden acquisition and the cash consideration in the Merger using a combination of existing cash, payments to be made to New CCE by TCCC at the effective time of the Merger, and debt financing obtained in either the public or private markets. New CCE will also seek a committed credit facility with a line of credit to provide for New CCE’s working capital needs and for general corporate purposes after the Merger. After the separation, New CCE will no longer benefit from any financing arrangements with, or cash advances from, CCE.

NOTE 3 – INVENTORIES

We value our inventories at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The following table summarizes our inventories as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     April 2,
2010
   December 31,
2009

Finished goods

   $ 693    $ 600

Raw materials and supplies

     281      274
             

Total inventories

   $ 974    $ 874
             

 

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NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

The following table summarizes our property, plant, and equipment as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     April 2,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Land

   $ 469      $ 490   

Building and improvements

     2,664        2,677   

Machinery, equipment, and containers

     3,612        3,636   

Cold drink equipment

     5,404        5,403   

Vehicle fleet

     1,591        1,615   

Furniture, office equipment, and software

     837        825   
                

Property, plant, and equipment

     14,577        14,646   

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (8,730     (8,638
                
     5,847        6,008   

Construction in process

     173        268   
                

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   $ 6,020      $ 6,276   
                

NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

We are a marketer, producer, and distributor principally of products of TCCC with greater than 90 percent of our sales volume consisting of sales of TCCC products. Our license arrangements with TCCC are governed by licensing territory agreements. TCCC owned approximately 34 percent of our outstanding shares as of April 2, 2010. From time to time, the terms and conditions of programs with TCCC are modified. For additional information about our relationship with TCCC, refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

The following table summarizes the transactions with TCCC that directly affected our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     2010     2009  

Amounts affecting net operating revenues:

    

Fountain syrup and packaged product sales

   $ 78      $ 85   

Dispensing equipment repair services

     20        23   

Packaging material sales (preforms)

     13        19   

Other transactions

     13        10   
                

Total

   $ 124      $ 137   
                

Amounts affecting cost of sales:

    

Purchases of syrup, concentrate, mineral water, and juice

   $ (1,115   $ (1,121

Purchases of sweeteners

     (75     (100

Purchases of finished products

     (314     (396

Marketing support funding earned

     90        82   

Cold drink equipment placement funding earned

     8        7   
                

Total

   $ (1,406   $ (1,528
                

 

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We and TCCC engage in a variety of marketing programs to promote the sale of products of TCCC in territories in which we operate. Marketing support funding programs granted to us provide financial support principally based on our product sales or upon the completion of stated requirements, to offset a portion of our costs of the programs. For additional information about our various funding arrangements with TCCC, refer to Notes 1 and 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

Effective January 1, 2009, we and TCCC agreed to (1) implement an incidence-based concentrate pricing model in the U.S. that better aligns system interests among all packages and channels, and (2) net a significant portion of our funding from TCCC, as well as certain other arrangements with TCCC related to the purchase of concentrate, against the price we pay TCCC for concentrate. We and TCCC agreed to continue our incidence-based model in the U.S. during 2010 at a rate that is consistent with the 2009 rate. In conjunction with the continuation, we agreed with TCCC to reinvest into the business certain amounts that will be determined based on our performance relative to our 2010 U.S. annual business plan. The type of investments is still to be determined, but we believe the reinvestment of these amounts is important for the long-term growth and health of our business.

For information about the Merger agreement between us and TCCC, refer to Note 2.

Cold Drink Equipment Placement Funding Earned

We and TCCC are parties to Cold Drink Equipment Purchase Partnership Programs (Jumpstart Programs) covering most of our territories in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The Jumpstart Programs are designed to promote the purchase and placement of cold drink equipment. We received approximately $1.2 billion in support payments under the Jumpstart Programs from TCCC during the period 1994 through 2001. There are no additional amounts payable to us from TCCC under the Jumpstart Programs. Under the Jumpstart Programs, as amended, we agree to:

 

   

Purchase and place specified numbers of cold drink equipment (principally vending machines and coolers) each year through 2010 (approximately 1.8 million cumulative units of equipment over the term of the Jumpstart Programs). We earn and recognize “credits” toward annual purchase and placement requirements based upon the type of equipment placed;

 

   

Maintain the equipment in service, with certain exceptions, for a minimum period of 12 years after placement;

 

   

Maintain and stock the equipment in accordance with specified standards for marketing TCCC products;

 

   

Report annually to TCCC during the period the equipment is in service whether or not, on average, the equipment purchased has generated a contractually stated minimum sales volume of TCCC products; and

 

   

Relocate equipment if the previously placed equipment is not generating sufficient sales volume of TCCC products to meet the minimum requirements. Movement of the equipment is only required if it is determined that, on average, sufficient volume is not being generated, and it would help to ensure our performance under the Jumpstart Programs.

Should we not satisfy the provisions of the Jumpstart Programs, the agreements provide for the parties to meet to work out a mutually agreeable solution. Should the parties be unable to agree on alternative solutions, TCCC would be able to assert a claim seeking a refund. No refunds of amounts previously earned have ever been paid under the Jumpstart Programs, and we believe the probability of a full or partial refund of amounts previously earned under the Jumpstart Programs is remote. We believe we would, in all cases, resolve any matters that might arise regarding the Jumpstart Programs. We and TCCC have amended prior agreements to reflect, where appropriate, modified goals and provisions, and we believe that we can continue to resolve any differences that might arise over our performance requirements under the Jumpstart Programs.

 

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The U.S. and Canadian agreements provide that no violation of the Jumpstart Programs will occur, even if we do not attain the required number of credits in any given year, so long as (1) the shortfall does not exceed 20 percent of the required credits for that year; (2) a minimal compensating payment is made to TCCC or its affiliate; (3) the shortfall is corrected in the following year; and (4) we meet all specified credit requirements by the end of 2010.

During 2009, certain previously placed equipment did not generate sufficient sales volume, on average, of TCCC products to meet the minimum requirements. As such, we were required to move certain previously placed equipment to ensure our performance under the Jumpstart Programs. In April 2010, we and TCCC determined we are now in compliance with the minimum volume requirements for this equipment.

We are unable to quantify the maximum potential amount of future payments required under our obligation to relocate previously placed equipment because the dates and costs to relocate equipment in the future are not determinable. As of April 2, 2010, our liability for the estimated future costs of relocating equipment that has not met the minimum sales volume was approximately $19 million. We have no recourse provisions against third parties for any amounts that we would be required to pay, nor were any assets held as collateral by third parties that we could obtain, if we are required to act upon our obligations under the Jumpstart Programs.

We purchase products of TCCC in the ordinary course of business to achieve the minimum required sales volume of TCCC products. We are unable to quantify the amount of these future purchases because we will purchase products at various costs, quantities, and mix in the future.

NOTE 6 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We utilize derivative financial instruments to mitigate our exposure to certain market risks associated with our ongoing operations. The primary risks we seek to manage through the use of derivative financial instruments include interest rate risk, currency exchange risk, and commodity price risk. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. While certain of our derivative instruments are designated as hedging instruments, we also enter into derivative instruments that are designed to hedge a risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments (referred to as an “economic hedge” or “non-designated hedge”). Changes in the fair value of these non-designated hedges are recognized in the expense line item on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that is consistent with the nature of the hedged risk. We are exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of our derivative financial instruments. We have established and maintained strict counterparty credit guidelines and enter into hedges only with financial institutions that are investment grade or better. We continuously monitor our counterparty credit risk, and utilize numerous counterparties to minimize our exposure to potential defaults. We do not require collateral under these agreements.

 

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The following table summarizes the fair value of our assets and liabilities related to derivative financial instruments, and the respective line items in which they were recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

    

Balance Sheets Location

   April 2,
2010
   December 31,
2009

Assets:

        

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

        

Interest rate swap agreements ( A)

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 18    $ 21

Interest rate swap agreements

  

Other noncurrent assets, net

     21      20

Non-U.S. currency contracts (B )

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     9      13

Commodity contracts

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     4      6
                

Total

        52      60
                

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

     

Commodity contracts

  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     25      63
                

Total Assets

      $ 77    $ 123
                

Liabilities:

        

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

        

Interest rate swap agreements (A )

  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 5    $ 3

Interest rate swap agreements

  

Other long-term obligations

     7      8

Non-U.S. currency contracts (B )

  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     26      15

Non-U.S. currency contracts

  

Other long-term obligations

     54      64
                

Total

        92      90
                

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

        

Commodity contracts

  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     0      1
                

Total Liabilities

      $ 92    $ 91
                

 

(A )

Amounts include the gross interest receivable or payable on our interest rate swap agreements.

(B )

Amounts include the gross interest receivable or payable on our cross-currency swap agreements.

Fair Value Hedges

We utilize certain interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges to mitigate our exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed-rate debt resulting from fluctuations in interest rates. The gain or loss on the derivative and the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized immediately in interest expense, net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table summarizes our outstanding interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     April 2, 2010    December 31, 2009

Type

   Notional Amount    Maturity Date    Notional Amount    Maturity Date

Fixed-to-floating interest rate swap

   EUR 300 million    November 2010    EUR 300 million    November 2010

Fixed-to-floating interest rate swap

   USD 300 million    August 2013    USD 300 million    August 2013

The following table summarizes the effect of our derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

          Three Months Ended

Fair Value Hedging Instruments (A)

  

Statements of Operations Location

   2010     2009

Interest rate swap agreements

  

Interest expense, net

   $ (2   $ 0

Fixed-rate debt

  

Interest expense, net

     2        0

 

(A)

The amount of ineffectiveness associated with these hedges was not material.

 

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Cash Flow Hedges

Cash flow hedges are used to mitigate our exposure to changes in cash flows attributable to currency, interest rate, and commodity price fluctuations associated with certain forecasted transactions, including our purchases of raw materials and services denominated in non-functional currencies, interest payments on our floating-rate debt issuances, vehicle fuel purchases, aluminum purchases, the receipt of interest and principal on intercompany loans denominated in a non-U.S. currency, and the payment of interest and principal on debt issuances in non-functional currencies. Effective changes in the fair value of these cash flow hedging instruments are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The effective changes are then recognized in the period that the forecasted purchases or payments impact earnings in the expense line item on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that is consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item. Any changes in the fair value of these cash flow hedges that are the result of ineffectiveness are recognized immediately in the expense line item on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that is consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item. The following table summarizes our outstanding cash flow hedges as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (all contracts denominated in a non-U.S. currency have been converted into USD using the period end spot rate):

 

     April 2, 2010    December 31, 2009

Type

   Notional Amount    Latest Maturity    Notional Amount    Latest Maturity

Floating-to-fixed interest rate swap

   USD 275 million    May 2011    USD 275 million    May 2011

Non-U.S. currency hedges

   USD 1.2 billion    March 2013    USD 1.3 billion    March 2013

Commodity hedges (A)

   USD 20 million    June 2010    USD 36 million    June 2010

 

(A)

Commodity hedges relate to our purchases of vehicle fuel.

The following tables summarize the net of tax effect of our derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges on our AOCI and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

         Amount of Gain (Loss)  Recognized
in AOCI on Derivative Instruments
 
         Three Months Ended  

Cash Flow Hedging Instruments (A)

       2010     2009  

Non-U.S. currency contracts

     $ (12   $ 6   

Commodity contracts

       1        (1
                  

Total

     $ (11   $ 5   
                  
         Amount of Gain (Loss)  Reclassified
from AOCI into Earnings (B)
 
         Three Months Ended  

Cash Flow Hedging Instruments

  

Statements of Operations Location

  2010     2009  

Non-U.S. currency contracts

   Cost of sales   $ (3   $ 12   

Non-U.S. currency contracts

   Other nonoperating income, net     3        13   

Commodity contracts

   Cost of sales     2        n/a   

Commodity contracts

   Selling, delivery, and administrative expenses     1        (12
                  

Total

     $ 3      $ 13   
                  

 

(A)

The amount of ineffectiveness associated with these hedges was not material.

 

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(B )

Over the next 12 months, deferred losses totaling $19 million are expected to be reclassified from AOCI into the expense line item of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that is consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item as the forecasted transactions occur.

Economic (Non-designated) Hedges

We periodically enter into derivative instruments that are designed to hedge various risks, but are not designated as hedging instruments. These hedged risks include those related to currency and commodity price fluctuations associated with certain forecasted transactions, including our purchases of raw materials in non-functional currencies, vehicle fuel, aluminum, and natural gas. We also enter into other short-term non-designated hedges used to mitigate the currency risk on several non-functional currency intercompany and third party loans.

Due to the increased volatility in commodity prices and tightness of the capital and credit markets, certain of our suppliers have restricted our ability to hedge prices through supplier agreements. As a result, we have expanded, and expect to continue to expand, our non-designated commodity hedging programs.

The following table summarizes our outstanding economic hedges as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     April 2, 2010      December 31, 2009

Type

   Notional Amount      Latest Maturity      Notional Amount      Latest Maturity

Non-U.S. currency hedges

   USD 54 million      December 2010      USD 11 million      December 2010

Commodity hedges (A)

   USD 150 million      December 2010      USD 323 million      December 2010

 

(A)

Commodity hedges relate to our purchases of vehicle fuel, aluminum, and natural gas.

Each reporting period, changes in the fair value of our economic hedges are recognized in the expense line item on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that is consistent with the nature of the hedged risk. The following table summarizes the effect of our derivative financial instruments not designated in specified hedging arrangements on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended  

Statements of Operations Location

   2010     2009  

Cost of sales

   $ 1      $ (2

Selling, delivery, and administrative expenses

     2        (4

Interest expense, net

     0        (3

Other nonoperating income, net

     (1     (1
                

Total

   $ 2      $ (10
                

Beginning in the third quarter of 2009, mark-to-market gains/losses related to our non-designated hedges were included in our Corporate segment operating results (refer to Note 14) until such time as the underlying hedge transaction affects the earnings of an operating segment (North America or Europe). In the period the underlying hedged transaction occurs, the accumulated mark-to-market gains/losses related to the hedged transaction are reclassified from the Corporate segment into the earnings of the impacted operating segment. This treatment allows our operating segments to reflect the true economic effects of the non-designated hedge on the underlying hedged transaction in the period the hedged transaction occurs without experiencing the mark-to-market volatility associated with these hedges. Prior to the third quarter of 2009, out-of-year mark-to-market gains/losses related to our non-designated hedges were not material.

As of April 2, 2010, our Corporate segment included net mark-to-market gains on our non-designated hedges totaling $46 million, which included $42 million in cost of sales and $4 million in SD&A expenses. These amounts are included in our consolidated results and will be reclassified into the earnings of the impacted operating segment when the underlying hedged transaction occurs. For additional information about our segment reporting, refer to Note 14.

 

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NOTE 7 – DEBT

The following table summarizes our debt as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     April 2, 2010     December 31, 2009  
     Principal
Balance
   Rates(A)     Principal
Balance
   Rates(A)  

Canadian dollar commercial paper

   $ 156    0.3   $ 141    0.3

U.S. dollar notes due 2010-2037

     3,287    5.0        3,287    5.0   

Euro notes due 2010

     447    1.0        477    1.1   

U.K. pound sterling notes due 2016-2021

     519    6.5        552    6.5   

Swiss franc note due 2013

     189    4.4        193    4.4   

U.S. dollar debentures due 2012-2098

     3,768    7.4        3,768    7.4   

U.S. dollar zero coupon notes due 2020 (B)

     212    8.4        207    8.4   

Capital lease obligations( C)

     113    —          120    —     

Other debt obligations

     32    —          32    —     
                  

Total debt( D) ( E)

     8,723        8,777   
                  

Less: current portion of debt

     880        886   
                  

Debt, less current portion

   $ 7,843      $ 7,891   
                  

 

(A)

These rates represent the weighted average interest rates or effective interest rates on the balances outstanding, as adjusted for the effects of interest rate swap agreements, if applicable.

(B )

These amounts are shown net of unamortized discounts of $276 million and $281 million as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

(C )

These amounts represent the present value of our minimum capital lease payments as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

(D )

At April 2, 2010, approximately $834 million of our outstanding debt was issued by our subsidiaries and guaranteed by CCE.

(E )

The total fair value of our debt was $9.9 billion and $9.7 billion at April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The fair value of our debt is determined using quoted market prices for publicly traded instruments, and for non-publicly traded instruments through a variety of valuation techniques depending on the specific characteristics of the debt instrument, taking into account credit risk.

Debt and Credit Facilities

We have amounts available to us for borrowing under various debt and credit facilities. These facilities serve as a backstop to our commercial paper programs and support our working capital needs. Our primary committed facility matures in 2012 and is a $2.5 billion multi-currency public credit facility with a syndicate of 17 banks. At April 2, 2010, our availability under this credit facility was $2.2 billion. The amount available is limited by the aggregate outstanding borrowings and letters of credit issued under the facility. Based on information currently available to us, we have no indication that the financial institutions syndicated under this facility would be unable to fulfill their commitments to us as of the date of the filing of this report.

We also have uncommitted amounts available under a public debt facility, which could be used for long-term financing and to refinance debt maturities and commercial paper. The amounts available under this public debt facility and the related costs to borrow are subject to market conditions at the time of borrowing.

 

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Covenants

Our credit facilities and outstanding notes and debentures contain various provisions that, among other things, require us to limit the incurrence of certain liens or encumbrances in excess of defined amounts. Additionally, our credit facilities require that our net debt to total capital ratio does not exceed a defined amount. We were in compliance with these requirements as of April 2, 2010. These requirements currently are not, and it is not anticipated they will become, restrictive to our liquidity or capital resources.

NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Affiliate Guarantees

In North America, we guarantee repayment of debt owed by a PET (plastic) bottle manufacturing cooperative in which we have an equity interest. We also guarantee the repayment of debt owed by a vending partnership in which we have a limited partnership interest.

The following table summarizes the maximum amounts of our guarantees and the amounts of affiliate debt outstanding under these guarantees as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

          Guaranteed    Outstanding

Category

  

Maturity                             

   2010    2009    2010    2009

Manufacturing cooperative

  

Various through 2015

   $ 239    $ 239    $ 173    $ 177

Vending partnership

  

July 2013

     13      13      9      10
                              
      $ 252    $ 252    $ 182    $ 187
                              

We could be required to perform under these guarantees if there is a default on the outstanding affiliate debt. The guarantees generally do not expire unless we terminate our relationships with these entities. We hold no assets as collateral against these guarantees, and no contractual recourse provisions exist that would enable us to recover amounts we guarantee in the event of an occurrence of a triggering event under these guarantees. These guarantees arose as a result of our ongoing business relationships. There have been no defaults on the outstanding affiliate debt.

Variable Interest Entities

We have identified the manufacturing cooperatives and the purchasing cooperative in which we participate as variable interest entities (VIEs). Our variable interests in these cooperatives include an equity investment in each of the entities and certain debt guarantees. We consolidate the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of all VIEs for which we have determined we are the primary beneficiary. In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued revised guidance on the consolidation of VIEs. The revised guidance replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE with a qualitative approach that focuses on identifying which enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE has both the: (1) power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (2) obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. Additionally, the revised guidance requires ongoing assessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and enhanced disclosures. This guidance was effective for us on January 1, 2010. As a result of this guidance, we deconsolidated two entities from our consolidated financial results. The deconsolidation of these entities resulted in a $4 million adjustment to accumulated deficit and did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Legal Contingencies

In connection with the agreements entered into between us and TCCC on February 25, 2010, three putative class action lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and five putative class action lawsuits were filed in Delaware Chancery Court between the announcement date and the present. The lawsuits are all similar and assert claims on behalf of our shareholders for various breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with

 

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the agreement. The lawsuits name us, our board of directors, and TCCC as defendants. Plaintiffs in each case seek to enjoin the transaction, to declare the deal void and rescind the transaction if it is consummated, to require disgorgement of all profits the defendants receive from the transaction, and to recover damages, attorneys’ fees, and litigation expenses. The Georgia cases were consolidated by orders entered March 25, 2010 and April 9, 2010, and the Delaware cases were consolidated on March 16, 2010. We believe the cases to be without merit and intend to defend them vigorously. For additional information about the Merger agreement between us and TCCC, refer to Note 2.

During early 2008, the United Kingdom’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) commenced an investigation in connection with the four largest grocery retailers in the United Kingdom, as well as a large number of their suppliers, including us, regarding alleged involvement in the coordination of retail prices among retailers. As part of the investigation, the OFT sent us a request for information, and we provided the requested information to the OFT for their inspection. The first inspection of data occurred in October 2008. The OFT completed their initial evidence review in November 2009. In February 2010, we met with the OFT to discuss the scope of the investigation and next steps. The OFT advised us that it had reasonable grounds for suspecting an infringement by us; however based on current evidence it has not formed a “belief” that an infringement has occurred. The OFT has requested additional information from us and certain of our retail customers, but has not reached a decision regarding our alleged involvement in the coordination of retail prices. Because the investigation is still in its early stages, it is not possible for us to predict the ultimate outcome of this matter at this time.

There are various other lawsuits and claims pending against us, including claims for injury to persons or property. We believe that such claims are covered by insurance with financially responsible carriers, or we have recognized adequate provisions for losses that are probable and estimable in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In our opinion, the losses that might result from such litigation arising from these claims are not expected to have a materially adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Environmental

At April 2, 2010, there was one U.S. state Superfund site for which our and our bottling subsidiaries’ involvement or liability as a potentially responsible party (PRP) was unresolved. We believe any ultimate liability under this PRP designation will not have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, we or our bottling subsidiaries have been named as a PRP at 44 other U.S. federal and 12 other U.S. state Superfund sites under circumstances that have led us to conclude that either (1) we will have no further liability because we had no responsibility for depositing hazardous waste; (2) our ultimate liability, if any, would be less than $100,000 per site; or (3) payments made to date will be sufficient to satisfy our liability.

Tax Audits

Our tax filings for various periods are subjected to audit by tax authorities in most jurisdictions in which we do business. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are subsequently resolved with the authorities or potentially through the courts. Currently, there are matters that may lead to assessments involving certain of our subsidiaries, some of which may not be resolved for many years. We believe we have substantial defenses to the questions being raised and would pursue all legal remedies before an unfavorable outcome would result. We believe we have adequately provided for any assessments that could result from those proceedings where it is more likely than not that we will pay some amount.

In 2005, Delaware taxing authorities initiated an unclaimed property audit for the period covering 1986 (our inception) through 2004. In February 2010, we received notice from the Delaware taxing authorities that they believed we had not appropriately remitted unclaimed property for a portion of their audit. Prior to receiving this notice, we believed our exposure for this portion of their audit was minimal. After extensive discussions with the Delaware taxing authorities, we entered into a settlement agreement with them for this portion of their audit during the first quarter of 2010, which resulted in a $12 million charge. We are continuing to work with the Delaware taxing authorities on the remaining portions of their audit and believe we have adequately provided for any assessments that could result.

 

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Letters of Credit

At April 2, 2010, we had letters of credit issued as collateral for claims incurred under self-insurance programs for workers’ compensation and large deductible casualty insurance programs aggregating $300 million. These outstanding letters of credit reduce the availability under our $2.5 billion multi-currency credit facility (refer to Note 7).

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, we enter into agreements that provide general indemnifications. We have not made significant indemnification payments under such agreements in the past, and we believe the likelihood of incurring such obligations in the future is remote. Furthermore, we cannot reasonably estimate future potential payment obligations because we cannot predict when and under what circumstances they may be incurred. As a result, we have not recorded a liability in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to these general indemnifications.

NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Pension Plans

We sponsor a number of defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of our employees in North America and Europe. The following table summarizes the net periodic benefit costs of our pension plans for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     2010     2009  

Components of net periodic benefit costs:

    

Service cost

   $ 35      $ 32   

Interest cost

     53        51   

Expected return on plan assets

     (64     (57

Amortization of prior service cost

     (3     2   

Amortization of actuarial loss

     21        13   

Settlements

     0        9   
                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 42      $ 50   
                

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

We sponsor unfunded defined benefit postretirement plans, which provide healthcare and life insurance benefits based on defined formulas to substantially all of our U.S. and Canadian employees who retire or terminate after qualifying for such benefits. Retirees of our European operations are covered primarily by government-sponsored programs. The following table summarizes the net periodic benefit costs of our other postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     2010     2009  

Components of net periodic benefit costs:

    

Service cost

   $ 2      $ 3   

Interest cost

     5        5   

Amortization of prior service credit

     (2     (3
                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 5      $ 5   
                

 

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Contributions

Contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans totaled $44 million and $135 million during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively. The following table summarizes our projected contributions for the full year ending December 31, 2010, as well as our actual contributions for the year ended December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Projected(A)
2010
   Actual(A)
2009

Pension - U.S.

   $ 15    $ 322

Pension - non-U.S.

     80      152

Other Postretirement

     20      20
             

Total contributions

   $ 115    $ 494
             

 

(A)

These amounts represent only company-paid contributions. During 2010, we do not expect to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plans due to the pending transaction with TCCC (refer to Note 2). During 2009, our contributions were substantially higher than contributions projected for 2010 as a result of the significant decline in the funded status of our defined benefit pension plan during 2008. For additional information about the funded status of our defined benefit pension plans, refer to Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

Our effective tax rate was approximately 24 percent and 29 percent for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively. The following table provides a reconciliation of the income tax expense at the statutory U.S. federal rate to our actual income tax expense for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     2010     2009  

U.S. federal statutory expense

   $ 49      $ 30   

U.S. state expense, net of federal benefit

     1        1   

Taxation of European and Canadian operations, net

     (17     (12

Valuation allowance change

     (2     10   

Rate and law change expense (benefit), net (A)

     6        (3

Other, net

     (3     (1
                

Total provision for income taxes

   $ 34      $ 25   
                

 

(A)

The 2010 amount represents the deferred tax impact of changes made to the tax deductibility of Medicare Part D subsidies as part of the recently enacted health care legislation.

NOTE 11 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

We calculate our basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and participating securities outstanding during the period. In periods of a net loss, we do not include participating securities in our basic earnings per share calculation since our participating securities are not contractually obligated to fund losses. Our diluted earnings per share are calculated in a similar manner, but include the effect of dilutive securities. To the extent these securities are antidilutive, they are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

 

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The following table summarizes our basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions, except per share data; per share data is calculated prior to rounding to millions):

 

     Three Months Ended
     2010    2009

Net income

   $ 106    $ 61
             

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (A)

     494      486

Effect of dilutive securities (B)

     10      2
             

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (A)

     504      488
             

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.21    $ 0.13
             

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.21    $ 0.13
             

 

(A)

At April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, we were obligated to issue, for no additional consideration, 0.9 million common shares under deferred compensation plans and other agreements. These shares were included in our calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for each period presented.

(B )

Options to purchase 24 million and 41 million common shares were outstanding as of April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively. Of these amounts, options to purchase 8 million and 40 million common shares for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, because the effect of including the options in the computation would have been antidilutive. The dilutive impact of the remaining options outstanding in each period was included in the effect of dilutive securities.

During the three months ended April 2, 2010, we issued an aggregate of 9 million shares of common stock from the exercise of share options with a total intrinsic value of $53 million.

Dividend payments on our common stock totaled $45 million and $34 million during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively. In February 2010, our Board of Directors approved a $0.01 increase in our quarterly dividend from $0.08 to $0.09 beginning in the first quarter of 2010.

In connection with the transaction described in Note 2, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a modification of certain share-based payment awards contingent upon a “change of control.” These awards were modified to ensure that the share-based payment awards held by our employees were fairly converted upon the closing of the transaction with TCCC. The modification of these awards did not result in a material change in the expected share-based compensation for these awards. For additional information about our share-based payment awards, refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

NOTE 12 – COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Comprehensive (loss) income is comprised of net income and other adjustments, including items such as non-U.S. currency translation adjustments, hedges of net investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries, pension and other postretirement benefit plan liability adjustments, gains and losses on certain investments in marketable equity securities, and changes in the fair value of certain derivative financial instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges. We do not provide income taxes on currency translation adjustments, as the earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested.

 

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The following table summarizes our comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     2010     2009  

Net income

   $ 106      $ 61   

Currency translations

     (183     (14

Net investment hedges, net of tax

     0        12   

Pension and other postretirement benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax

     6        (8

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

     (14     (8

Other adjustments, net of tax

     (4     2   
                

Net comprehensive loss adjustments, net of tax

     (195     (16
                

Comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (89   $ 45   
                

During the first quarter of 2010, we sold our remaining investment in certain marketable securities. The sale resulted in a total gain of $4 million ($3 million net of tax), which was recorded in other nonoperating income on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The net cash proceeds from the sale totaling approximately $20 million were received in the second quarter of 2010.

NOTE 13 – RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES

Supply Chain Initiatives and Business Optimization

During the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, we recorded restructuring charges totaling $8 million and $7 million, respectively, primarily related to our supply chain initiatives and optimizing certain information business processes. These charges were included in SD&A expenses. As of December 31, 2009, we had commenced the closure of four production facilities and expect to close additional facilities in North America during the remainder of this program. Under this program, we are also rationalizing our sales centers, improving the consistency of our plant operations in North America and Europe, and streamlining our European cooler services business. At this time, we are continuing to evaluate the scope of these projects and expect them to result in restructuring charges of $100 million to $150 million, of which approximately $50 million is expected to be noncash. We expect to be substantially complete with these restructuring activities by the end of 2011.

The following table summarizes these restructuring activities for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Severance
Pay and
Benefits
    Accelerated
Depreciation(A)
    Consulting,
Relocation,
and Other
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ 0      $ 0      $ 0      $ 0   

Provision

     8        15        10        33   

Cash payments

     (2     0        (9     (11

Noncash items

     0        (15     0        (15
                                

Balance at December 31, 2009

     6        0        1        7   

Provision

     1        5        2        8   

Cash payments

     (2     0        (3     (5

Noncash items

     0        (5     0        (5
                                

Balance at April 2, 2010

   $ 5      $ 0      $ 0      $ 5   
                                

 

(A )

Accelerated depreciation represents the difference between the depreciation expense of the asset using the original useful life and the depreciation expense of the asset under the reduced useful life due to the restructuring activity.

 

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Business Reorganization and Process Standardization

During the three months ended April 3, 2009, we recorded restructuring charges totaling $38 million. These charges, included in SD&A expenses, were related to our restructuring program to support the implementation of key strategic initiatives designed to achieve long-term sustainable growth. Through this restructuring program, we (1) reorganized our U.S. operations by reducing the number of business units from six to four; (2) enhanced the standardization of our operating structure and business practices; (3) created a more efficient supply chain and order fulfillment structure; (4) improved customer service in North America through the implementation of a new selling system for smaller customers; and (5) streamlined and reduced the cost structure of back office functions in the areas of accounting and human resources. At December 31, 2009, we had completed these restructuring activities. The cumulative cost of this program was $336 million.

The following table summarizes these restructuring activities for the three months ended April 2, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Severance
Pay and
Benefits
    Consulting,
Relocation,
and Other
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 32      $ 4      $ 36   

Cash payments

     (9     (1     (10
                        

Balance at April 2, 2010

   $ 23      $ 3      $ 26   
                        

For additional information about our restructuring activities, refer to Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

NOTE 14 – OPERATING SEGMENTS

We operate in one industry within two geographic regions, North America and Europe, which represent our operating segments. These segments derive their revenues from marketing, producing, and distributing nonalcoholic beverages. There are no material amounts of sales or transfers between North America and Europe and no significant U.S. export sales. In North America, sales to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (and its affiliated companies) accounted for approximately 13 percent of our net operating revenues during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009. No single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of our net operating revenues in Europe during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009.

We evaluate our operating segments separately to individually monitor the different factors affecting their financial performance. Segment operating income or loss includes substantially all of the segment’s cost of production, distribution, and administration. Our information technology and debt portfolio are managed on a global basis and, therefore, expenses and/or costs attributable to these items are included in our corporate operating segment. In addition, certain administrative expenses for departments that support our segments such as legal, treasury, and risk management are included in our corporate operating segment. We evaluate segment performance and allocate resources based on several factors, of which net operating revenues and operating income are the primary financial measures.

Beginning in the third quarter of 2009, the mark-to-market gains/losses related to our non-designated hedges are included in our Corporate segment until such time as the underlying hedge transaction affects the earnings of an operating segment (North America or Europe). In the period the underlying hedged transaction occurs, the accumulated mark-to-market gains/losses related to the hedged transaction are reclassified from the Corporate segment into the earnings of the impacted operating segment. This treatment allows our operating segments to reflect the true economic effects of the underlying hedged transaction without experiencing the mark-to-market volatility associated with these non-designated hedges. Prior to the third quarter of 2009, the mark-to-market gains/losses related to our non-designated hedges were not material. For additional information about our non-designated hedges, refer to Note 6.

 

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The following table summarizes selected financial information about our operating segments for the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009 (in millions):

 

     North
America (A)
   Europe (B)    Corporate     Consolidated

Three months ended April 2, 2010:

          

Net operating revenues

   $ 3,460    $ 1,508    $ 0      $ 4,968

Operating income (C)

     194      201      (121     274

Capital asset investments

     105      68      6        179

Three months ended April 3, 2009:

          

Net operating revenues

   $ 3,655    $ 1,395    $ 0      $ 5,050

Operating income (D )

     204      175      (138     241

Capital asset investments

     126      49      15        190

 

(A)

Canada contributed approximately 10 percent and 8 percent of North America’s net operating revenues during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively.

(B)

Great Britain contributed approximately 36 percent of Europe’s net operating revenues during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009.

(C)

For the three months ended April 2, 2010, our operating income in North America and Europe included restructuring charges totaling $8 million and $1 million, respectively, while our operating income at Corporate included the net reversal of restructuring expense of $1 million. In addition, our Corporate segment included expenses totaling $17 million related to the pending transaction with TCCC, while our North America segment included $14 million related to legal settlements ($12 million related to the State of Delaware unclaimed property audit and $2 million related to other legal matters).

(D )

For the three months ended April 3, 2009, our operating income in North America, Europe, and Corporate included restructuring charges totaling $17 million, $1 million, and $27 million, respectively.

NOTE 15 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables summarize our non-pension financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) as of April 2, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     April 2,
2010
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Money market funds (A)

   $ 575    $ 0    $ 575    $ 0

Deferred compensation plan assets (B )

     75      60      15      0

Derivative assets ( C)

     77      0      77      0
                           

Total assets

   $ 727    $ 60    $ 667    $ 0
                           

Derivative liabilities ( C)

   $ 92    $ 0    $ 92    $ 0
                           

 

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     December 31,
2009
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Money market funds (A)

   $ 468    $ 0    $ 468    $ 0

Deferred compensation plan assets (B )

     73      60      13      0

Marketable equity securities ( D)

     20      20      0      0

Derivative assets ( C)

     123      0      123      0
                           

Total assets

   $ 684    $ 80    $ 604    $ 0
                           

Derivative liabilities ( C)

   $ 91    $ 0    $ 91    $ 0
                           

 

(A)

We have investments in certain money market funds that hold government securities. We classify these investments as cash equivalents due to their short-term nature and the ability for them to be readily converted into known amounts of cash. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value because of their short maturities. These investments are not publicly traded, so their fair value is determined based on the values of the underlying investments in the money market funds. Refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

(B)

We maintain a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan structured as a rabbi trust for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The majority of the investment assets of the rabbi trust are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares held in the trust. There are certain investments held in actively managed fixed income investment vehicles that are not publicly traded. These investments are valued at the net asset value per share multiplied by the number of shares held by the trust. Refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

(C)

We calculate derivative asset and liability amounts using a variety of valuation techniques, depending on the specific characteristics of the hedging instrument, taking into account credit risk (refer to Note 6).

(D)

Our marketable equity securities are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares owned.

 

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

OVERVIEW

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (“CCE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a marketer, producer, and distributor of nonalcoholic beverages. We market, produce, and distribute our products to customers and consumers through license territories in 46 states in the United States (U.S.), the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and certain other Caribbean islands, and the 10 provinces of Canada (collectively referred to as North America). We are also the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, and the Netherlands (collectively referred to as Europe). Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in this Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (Form 10-K).

We operate in the highly competitive beverage industry and face strong competition from other general and specialty beverage companies. Our financial results, like those of other beverage companies, are affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to, cost to manufacture and distribute products, general economic conditions, consumer preferences, local and national laws and regulations, availability of raw materials, fuel prices, and weather patterns.

Sales of our products tend to be seasonal, with the second and third quarters accounting for higher unit sales of our products than the first and fourth quarters. In a typical year, we earn more than 60 percent of our annual operating income during the second and third quarters of the year. Sales in Europe tend to experience more seasonality than those in North America due, in part, to a higher sensitivity of European consumption to weather conditions. The seasonality of our sales volume combined with the accounting for fixed costs, such as depreciation, amortization, rent, and interest expense, impacts our results on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, our results for the first quarter of 2010 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2010. For reporting convenience, our quarters close on the Friday closest to the end of the quarterly calendar period. There was one less selling day in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009 (based upon a standard five-day selling week). Year-over-year selling days will be the same in the second and third quarters, and there will be one additional selling day in the fourth quarter of 2010 versus the fourth quarter of 2009.

Relationship with The Coca-Cola Company

We are a marketer, producer, and distributor principally of products of TCCC with greater than 90 percent of our sales volume consisting of sales of TCCC products. Our license arrangements with TCCC are governed by licensing territory agreements. TCCC owned approximately 34 percent of our outstanding shares as of April 2, 2010. Our financial results are greatly impacted by our relationship with TCCC. Our collaborative efforts with TCCC are necessary to (1) create and develop new brands and packages; (2) market our products in the most effective manner possible; and (3) find ways to maximize efficiency.

On February 25, 2010, we entered into merger agreements with TCCC. For additional information about the agreements, refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

Financial Results

Our net income in the first quarter of 2010 was $106 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $61 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2009. The following items included in our reported results affected the comparability of our year-over-year financial results (the items listed below are based on defined terms and thresholds and represent all material items management considered for year-over-year comparability):

 

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First Quarter 2010

 

   

Expense totaling $17 million ($12 million net of tax, or $0.02 per diluted common share) related to the pending transaction with TCCC;

 

   

Expense totaling $14 million ($9 million net of tax, or $0.02 per diluted common share) related to legal settlements ($12 million related to the State of Delaware unclaimed property audit and $2 million related to other legal matters);

 

   

An $8 million ($5 million net of tax, or $0.01 per diluted common share) charge related to restructuring activities, primarily in North America for supply chain initiatives; and

 

   

A net tax expense totaling $6 million ($0.01 per diluted common share) related to the deferred tax impact of changes made to the tax deductibility of Medicare Part D subsidies as part of the recently enacted health care legislation.

First Quarter 2009

 

   

A $45 million ($33 million net of tax, or $0.07 per diluted common share) charge related to restructuring activities, primarily in North America to streamline and reduce the cost structure of our global back-office functions;

 

   

A $9 million ($6 million net of tax, or $0.01 per diluted common share) loss related to the extinguishment of debt; and

 

   

A net tax benefit totaling $3 million ($0.01 per diluted common share) primarily related to state tax law changes.

Financial Summary

Our financial performance during the first quarter of 2010 was impacted by the following significant factors:

 

   

Solid operating results in Europe driven by balanced volume and pricing growth, strong marketplace execution, and moderate cost trends;

 

   

Lower revenues in North America reflecting a decline in volume and reduced pricing caused by the mix impact of lower sales of single-serve products, volume declines in higher-margin still beverages, and promotional driven multi-serve volume surrounding the Easter holiday;

 

   

Reduced input costs in North America, which led to gross margin expansion despite the decline in pricing;

 

   

Strong volume growth for Coca-Cola Zero throughout our territories, the benefit of recent product additions including Monster Energy drinks, and strong marketing initiatives surrounding the Winter Olympic Games in Canada;

 

   

Continued benefits from our Ownership Cost Management (OCM) practices, which drive operating expense savings and allow us to reinvest into areas of the business that drive growth;

 

   

Lower interest expense as a result of reductions in our average outstanding debt balance and weighted average cost of debt, and a lower year-over-year effective tax rate; and

 

   

Favorable currency exchange rate changes that increased earnings per diluted common share by approximately $0.01.

North America Results

During the first quarter of 2010, our North American bottle and can net price per case declined 2.0 percent and our sales volume declined 2.5 percent. This performance reflects the mix impact of lower sales of single-serve products, volume declines for higher-margin still beverages, and promotional driven multi-serve volume surrounding the Easter holiday. Despite the challenging operating environment, our sales volume benefited from strong operating and sales initiatives surrounding the Winter Olympic Games in Canada, the continued growth of Coca-Cola Zero, and recent product additions. Our bottle and can cost of sales per case declined 5.0 percent during the quarter reflecting significantly lower input costs due, in part, to our hedging strategies. The significant decrease in our input costs helped generate a 3.0 percent gross margin expansion in the first quarter of 2010. During the remainder of 2010, we will continue to make progress in the evolution of our North American price-package architecture initiatives and continue to strengthen our brand and package portfolio. We also anticipate volume trends will improve as we move through the year in a more rational pricing environment.

 

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Europe Results

In Europe we delivered balanced performance in the first quarter of 2010 driven by volume growth of 1.5 percent and pricing growth of 2.5 percent. Solid marketplace execution and the continued success of our Coca-Cola trademark beverages were the primary drivers of our first quarter of 2010 volume performance. In our continental European territories we experienced volume growth of 6.0 percent, which was driven by strong growth in our Coca-Cola trademark beverages, especially Coca-Cola Zero, which grew over 20.0 percent. Our volume in Great Britain declined 4.0 percent in the quarter as we cycled through low-double digit growth in the first quarter of 2009, experienced soft volume trends for our still beverages, and faced challenging weather conditions in the beginning of 2010. Volume trends in Great Britain improved in the latter part of the quarter. Our bottle and can cost of sales per case increased slightly in the first quarter of 2010, reflecting a moderate cost environment. As we work through evolving operating conditions in Europe during the remainder of 2010, we will maintain our commitment to strong execution in the European marketplace and will continue to refine our price-package architecture to ensure we are targeting specific customer and consumer needs. We also expect to realize the benefits of our marketing initiatives surrounding the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

OPERATIONS REVIEW

The following table summarizes our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations data as a percentage of net operating revenues for the periods presented:

 

     First Quarter  
     2010     2009  

Net operating revenues

   100.0   100.0

Cost of sales

   61.3      62.8   
            

Gross profit

   38.7      37.2   

Selling, delivery, and administrative expenses

   33.2      32.4   
            

Operating income

   5.5      4.8   

Interest expense, net

   2.8      3.1   

Other nonoperating income, net

   0.1      0.0   
            

Income before income taxes

   2.8      1.7   

Income tax expense

   0.7      0.5   
            

Net income

   2.1   1.2
            

Operating Income

The following table summarizes our operating income by operating segment for the periods presented (in millions; percentages rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     First Quarter  
     2010     2009  
     Amount     Percent
of Total
    Amount     Percent
of Total
 

North America

   $ 194      70.5   $ 204      84.5

Europe

     201      73.5        175      72.5   

Corporate

     (121   (44.0     (138   (57.0
                            

Consolidated

   $ 274      100.0   $ 241      100.0
                            

 

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Our operating income increased $33 million, or 13.5 percent, in the first quarter of 2010 to $274 million from $241 million in the first quarter of 2009. The following table summarizes the significant components of the change in our first quarter of 2010 operating income (in millions; percentages rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     Amount     Change
Percent
of Total
 

Changes in operating income:

    

Impact of bottle and can price, cost, and mix on gross profit

   $ 52      21.5

Impact of bottle and can volume on gross profit

     (25   (10.5

Impact of bottle and can selling day shift on gross profit

     (26   (10.5

Impact of post-mix, non-trade, and other revenues on gross profit

     (9   (3.5

Selling, delivery, and administrative expenses

     23      9.5   

Net impact of restructuring charges

     37      15.0   

Transaction related costs

     (17   (7.0

Legal settlements

     (14   (6.0

Currency exchange rate changes

     10      4.5   

Other changes

     2      0.5   
              

Change in operating income

   $ 33      13.5
              

Net Operating Revenues

Net operating revenues decreased 1.5 percent in the first quarter of 2010 to $5.0 billion. This change included a 3.0 percent increase due to currency exchange rate changes. The percentage of our first quarter of 2010 net operating revenues derived from North America and Europe was 70 percent and 30 percent, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2010, our net operating revenues in North America declined 5.5 percent reflecting a 2.0 percent reduction in our bottle and can net price per case and a 2.5 percent sales volume decline. In Europe, our net operating revenues increased 8.0 percent, which included a 6.0 percent positive impact of currency exchange rate changes.

Net operating revenues per case increased 1.0 percent in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009. The following table summarizes the significant components of the change in our first quarter of 2010 net operating revenues per case (rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent and based on wholesale physical case volume):

 

     North
America
    Europe     Consolidated  

Changes in net operating revenues per case:

      

Bottle and can net price per case

   (2.0 )%    2.5   (0.5 )% 

Bottle and can currency exchange rate changes

   1.5      6.5      2.5   

Post mix, non-trade, and other

   (1.0   (1.0   (1.0
                  

Change in net operating revenues per case

   (1.5 )%    8.0   1.0
                  

During the first quarter of 2010, our bottle and can sales accounted for 92 percent of our total net operating revenues. Bottle and can net price per case is based on the invoice price charged to customers reduced by promotional allowances and is impacted by the price charged per package or brand, the volume generated in each package or brand, and the channels in which those packages or brands are sold. To the extent we are able to increase volume in higher margin packages or brands that are sold through higher margin channels, our bottle and can net pricing per case will increase without an actual increase in wholesale pricing. The decrease in our first quarter of 2010 bottle and can net price per case in North America reflects the mix impact of lower sales of single-serve products, volume declines for higher-margin still beverages, and promotional driven multi-serve volume surrounding the Easter holiday. Our revenues in Europe reflect the benefit of balanced volume and pricing growth that was driven by strong Coca-Cola trademark volume performance, and solid marketplace execution.

 

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Volume

The following table summarizes the change in our first quarter of 2010 bottle and can volume versus the first quarter of 2009, as adjusted to reflect the impact of one less selling day in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009 (rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     North
America
    Europe     Consolidated  

Change in volume

   (4.0 )%    0.0   (3.0 )% 

Impact of selling day shift (A)

   1.5      1.5      1.5   
                  

Change in volume, adjusted for selling day shift

   (2.5 )%    1.5   (1.5 )% 
                  

 

(A )

Represents the impact of changes in selling days between periods (based upon a standard five-day selling week).

North America comprised 72 percent and 73 percent of our consolidated bottle and can volume during the first quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Brands

The following table summarizes our first quarter of 2010 bottle and can volume results by major brand category, as adjusted to reflect the impact of one less selling day in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009 (rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     Change     Percent
of Total
 

North America:

    

Coca-Cola trademark

   (0.5 )%    58.5

Sparkling flavors and energy

   (2.5   24.5   

Juices, isotonics, and other

   (7.5   10.0   

Water

   (10.0   7.0   
        

Total

   (2.5 )%    100.0
        

Europe:

    

Coca-Cola trademark

   3.0   70.5

Sparkling flavors and energy

   (2.0   16.5   

Juices, isotonics, and other

   (3.5   10.0   

Water

   0.5      3.0   
        

Total

   1.5   100.0
        

Consolidated:

    

Coca-Cola trademark

   0.5   62.0

Sparkling flavors and energy

   (2.5   22.0   

Juices, isotonics, and other

   (6.5   10.0   

Water

   (9.0   6.0   
        

Total

   (1.5 )%    100.0
        

In North America, our first quarter of 2010 sales volume decreased 2.5 percent reflecting the negative impact of persistent weakness in higher-priced products and packages, including our still beverages and 20-ounce sparkling products, and a substantial decline in sales of Dasani. These factors were offset partially by promotional driven multi-serve volume surrounding the Easter holiday, the continued strong performance of Coca-Cola Zero, and price-package architecture initiatives such as our 90-calorie ‘slim’ can, 18-and 20-pack can configurations and 14- and 16-ounce bottles. In addition, we are continuing to focus on go-to-market initiatives such as “Boost Zones,” which create higher brand awareness and opportunities for volume improvement by enhancing our marketplace focus. We will also continue our brand and package innovation during 2010 with the introduction of vitaminwater zero and the continued roll-out of our two-liter contour bottle across all of our U.S. territories.

 

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Sales of our Coca-Cola trademark products in North America declined 0.5 percent during the first quarter of 2010. This decline was attributable to a 1.0 percent decline in the sale of regular Coca-Cola trademark products, offset partially by a 0.5 percent increase in the sale of our diet Coca-Cola trademark products. The decrease in our regular Coca-Cola trademark products was driven by a 1.0 percent decline in the sale of Coca-Cola, while the increase in our diet Coca-Cola trademark products was primarily due to a 12.0 percent increase in the sale of Coca-Cola Zero.

Our sparkling flavors and energy volume in North America declined 2.5 percent during the first quarter of 2010. This performance was driven by lower sales of several sparkling beverage products, including Sprite and Fanta, and lower sales of our energy drink portfolio as a result of the termination of our distribution agreement with Rockstar in 2009, offset partially by strong volume gains for Monster Energy drinks.

Our juices, isotonics, and other volume in North America declined 7.5 percent during the first quarter of 2010. This decrease reflects a decline in the sale of our regular POWERade brands and lower sales of Minute Maid, Nestea, and glacéau’s vitaminwater products. Sales volume for our water brands decreased 10.0 percent, reflecting sharp declines in our Dasani multi-serve and single-serve packages, offset partially by volume gains in the sale of glacéau’s smartwater.

In Europe, we achieved volume growth of 1.5 percent during the first quarter of 2010. Our volume performance reflects a 2.0 percent increase in the sale of our sparkling beverages (including Coca-Cola trademark products), offset partially by a 2.5 percent decline in the sale of our still beverages. Continental Europe experienced strong growth during the first quarter of 2010, with sales volume increasing 6.0 percent, while sales volume in Great Britain declined by 4.0 percent. The overall growth in Europe is primarily attributable to solid marketplace execution, increased promotional activity, and the continued success of our “Red, Black, and Silver” three-cola strategy. Our volume in Great Britain declined as we cycled through low-double digit growth in the first quarter of 2009, experienced soft volume trends for our still beverages, and faced challenging weather conditions in the beginning of 2010.

Our Coca-Cola trademark products in Europe increased 3.0 percent in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the first quarter of 2009. This increase was driven by strong volume gains from each of our “Red, Black, and Silver” three-cola initiative products – Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, and Diet Coke / Coca-Cola light. Our sparkling flavors and energy volume in Europe decreased 2.0 percent during the first quarter of 2010, reflecting lower sales of Sprite, Fanta, and Schweppes products, offset partially by higher sales of Dr Pepper products and the continued expansion of Monster Energy drinks. Our juices, isotonics, and other volume decreased 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2010. This performance reflects a decline in the sale of our POWERade brands and lower sales of Minute Maid products, offset by volume gains for Capri-Sun. During 2010, we are continuing to enhance our still beverage portfolio in Europe with the introduction of Ocean Spray juice drinks into both Great Britain and France, and the introduction of Capri-Sun in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Sales volume of our water brands increased 0.5 percent, reflecting higher sales of Chaudfontaine mineral water, offset by lower sales of Schweppes Abbey Well mineral water versus strong introductory volume.

 

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Consumption

The following table summarizes our first quarter of 2010 volume results by consumption type, as adjusted to reflect the impact of one less selling day in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009 (rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     Change     Percent
of Total
 

North America:

    

Multi-serve (A )

   (0.5 )%    73.5

Single-serve (B)

   (7.0   26.5   
        

Total

   (2.5 )%    100.0
        

Europe:

    

Multi-serve (A )

   1.5   59.5

Single-serve (B)

   1.0      40.5   
        

Total

   1.5   100.0
        

Consolidated:

    

Multi-serve (A )

   0.0   69.5

Single-serve (B)

   (4.0   30.5   
        

Total

   (1.5 )%    100.0
        

 

(A)

Multi-serve packages include containers that are typically greater than one liter, purchased by consumers in multi-packs in take-home channels at ambient temperatures, and are consumed in the future.

(B )

Single-serve packages include containers that are typically one liter or less, purchased by consumers as a single bottle or can in cold drink channels at chilled temperatures, and consumed shortly after purchase.

Packaging

The following table summarizes our first quarter of 2010 volume results by packaging category, as adjusted to reflect the impact of one less selling day in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009 (rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     Change     Percent
of Total
 

North America:

    

Cans

   (2.0 )%    57.5

PET (plastic)

   (3.0   41.5   

Glass and other

   (5.5   1.0   
        

Total

   (2.5 )%    100.0
        

Europe:

    

Cans

   2.5   39.0

PET (plastic)

   1.0      45.5   

Glass and other

   1.5      15.5   
        

Total

   1.5   100.0
        

Consolidated:

    

Cans

   (1.0 )%    52.5

PET (plastic)

   (2.0   42.5   

Glass and other

   0.5      5.0   
        

Total

   (1.5 )%    100.0
        

 

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Cost of Sales

Cost of sales decreased 4.0 percent in the first quarter of 2010 to $3.0 billion. This change included a 3.0 percent increase due to currency exchange rate changes. Cost of sales per case decreased 1.0 percent in the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009. The following table summarizes the significant components of the change in our first quarter of 2010 cost of sales per case (rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent and based on wholesale physical case volume):

 

     North
America
    Europe     Consolidated  

Changes in cost of sales per case:

      

Bottle and can ingredient and packaging costs

   (5.0 )%    0.5   (3.0 )% 

Bottle and can currency exchange rate changes

   1.5      6.0      3.0   

Costs related to post mix, non-trade, and other

   (0.5   (1.0   (1.0
                  

Change in cost of sales per case

   (4.0 )%    5.5   (1.0 )% 
                  

The decrease in our bottle and can ingredient and packaging costs in North America during the first quarter of 2010 was driven by significantly lower cost for several key raw materials, such as aluminum, PET (plastic), and HFCS (sweetener). Our cost for these raw materials declined, in part, due to our hedging strategies, which resulted in our cost being below the market prices for certain of these commodities.

Effective January 1, 2009, we and TCCC agreed to (1) implement an incidence-based concentrate pricing model in the U.S. that better aligns system interests among all packages and channels, and (2) net a significant portion of our funding from TCCC, as well as certain other arrangements with TCCC related to the purchase of concentrate, against the price we pay TCCC for concentrate. We and TCCC agreed to continue our incidence-based model in the U.S. during 2010 at a rate that is consistent with the 2009 rate. In conjunction with this agreement, we agreed with TCCC to reinvest into the business certain amounts that will be determined based on our performance relative to our 2010 U.S. annual business plan. The type of these investments is still to be determined, but we believe the reinvestment of these amounts is important for the long-term growth and health of our business.

Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, delivery, and administrative (SD&A) expenses increased 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2010 to $1.6 billion. This change included a 2.5 percent increase due to currency exchange rate changes. The following table summarizes the significant components of the change in our first quarter of 2010 SD&A expenses (in millions; percentages rounded to the nearest 0.5 percent):

 

     Amount     Change
Percent

of Total
 

Changes in SD&A expenses:

    

General and administrative expenses

   $ (13   (1.0 )% 

Warehousing expenses

     (9   (0.5

Selling and marketing expenses

     7      0.5   

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     (12   (1.0

Net impact of restructuring charges

     (37   (2.5

Transaction related costs

     17      1.0   

Legal settlements

     14      1.0   

Currency exchange rate changes

     40      2.5   

Other changes

     4      0.5   
              

Change in SD&A expenses

   $ 11      0.5
              

 

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SD&A expenses as a percentage of net operating revenues was 33.2 percent and 32.4 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our operating expenses in the first quarter of 2010 were impacted by (1) expenses totaling $17 million related to our pending transaction with TCCC; (2) $14 million in legal settlement expenses ($12 million related to the State of Delaware unclaimed property audit and $2 million related other legal matters); and (3) currency exchange rate changes. These factors were offset partially by (1) lower year-over-year performance related compensation expense under our annual incentive plans; (2) the ongoing benefit of expense control initiatives throughout our organization; and (3) the net reduction in restructuring activity expense.

For additional information about our legal settlements and restructuring activities, refer to Notes 8 and 13, respectively, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net decreased 12.0 percent in the first quarter of 2010 to $137 million from $156 million in the first quarter of 2009. The following table summarizes the primary items that impacted our interest expense in the first quarter of 2010 and 2009 ($ in billions):

 

     First Quarter  
     2010     2009  

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ 8.7      $ 9.1   

Weighted average cost of debt

     6.0     6.1

Fixed-rate debt (% of portfolio)

     90     85

Floating-rate debt (% of portfolio)

     10     15

Other Nonoperating Income, Net

During the first quarter of 2010, we recorded a $4 million ($3 million net of tax) gain on the sale of our remaining investment in certain marketable securities. The gain was recorded in other nonoperating income, net on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information about this investment, refer to Note 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

Income Tax Expense

Our effective tax rate was approximately 24 percent and 29 percent for the first quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 included the unfavorable impact of $6 million (4 percentage point increase in our effective tax rate) related to the deferred tax impact of changes made to the tax deductibility of Medicare Part D subsidies as part of the recently enacted health care legislation. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2009 included the net favorable impact of $3 million (3 percentage point decrease in our effective tax rate) due to certain tax law changes. Our underlying effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 26 percent for the full-year 2010. Refer to Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of our income tax provision for the first quarter of 2010 and 2009.

CASH FLOW AND LIQUIDITY REVIEW

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our sources of capital include, but are not limited to, cash flows from operations, public and private issuances of debt and equity securities, and bank borrowings. We believe that our operating cash flow, cash on hand, and available short-term and long-term capital resources are sufficient to fund our working capital requirements, scheduled debt payments, interest payments, capital expenditures, benefit plan contributions, income tax obligations, dividends to our shareowners, any contemplated acquisitions, and share repurchases for the foreseeable future.

We have amounts available to us for borrowing under various debt and credit facilities. These facilities serve as a backstop to our commercial paper programs and support our working capital needs. Our primary committed facility matures in 2012 and is a $2.5 billion multi-currency public credit facility with a syndicate of 17 banks. At April 2, 2010, our availability under this credit facility was $2.2 billion. The amount available is limited by the aggregate outstanding borrowings and letters of credit issued under the facility.

 

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We also have uncommitted amounts available under a public debt facility that we could use for long-term financing and to refinance debt maturities and commercial paper. The amounts available under this public debt facility and the related cost to borrow are subject to market conditions at the time of borrowing.

We satisfy seasonal working capital needs and other financing requirements with operating cash flow, cash on hand, short-term borrowings under our commercial paper programs, bank borrowings, and various lines of credit. At April 2, 2010, we had $880 million in debt maturities in the next 12 months, including $156 million in commercial paper. We plan to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper programs and other short-term obligations with operating cash flow and cash on hand. We intend to refinance the remaining maturities of current obligations with either commercial paper or with long-term debt.

Credit Ratings and Covenants

Our credit ratings are periodically reviewed by rating agencies. Currently, our long-term ratings from Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s (S&P), and Fitch are A3, A, and A+, respectively. Our ratings outlook from Moody’s is positive, Fitch is stable, and S&P is negative. Changes in our operating results, cash flows, or financial position could impact the ratings assigned by the various rating agencies. Our debt rating can be materially influenced by a number of factors including, but not limited to, acquisitions, investment decisions, and capital management activities of TCCC and/or changes in the debt rating of TCCC. Should our credit ratings be adjusted downward, we may incur higher costs to borrow, which could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our credit facilities and outstanding notes and debentures contain various provisions that, among other things, require us to limit the incurrence of certain liens or encumbrances in excess of defined amounts. Additionally, our credit facilities require that our net debt to total capital ratio does not exceed a defined amount. We were in compliance with these requirements as of April 2, 2010. These requirements currently are not, and it is not anticipated they will become, restrictive to our liquidity or capital resources.

Summary of Cash Activities

During the first quarter of 2010, our primary source of cash was $184 million received from the exercise of employee share options. Our primary uses of cash were (1) capital asset investments totaling $179 million; (2) dividend payments totaling $45 million; and (3) pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions of $44 million.

Operating Activities

Our net cash used in operating activities totaled $42 million in the first quarter of 2010 versus net cash derived from operating activities of $107 million in the first quarter of 2009. This decrease was primarily driven by a year-over-year increase in payments made under our annual incentive compensation programs and a reduction in our accounts payable, offset partially by lower year-over-year pension and other postretirement plan contributions. For additional information about the changes in our assets and liabilities, refer to our Financial Position discussion below.

Investing Activities

Our capital asset investments represent the principal use of cash for our investing activities. The following table summarizes our capital asset investments for the first quarter of 2010 and 2009 (in millions):

 

     First Quarter
     2010    2009

Supply chain infrastructure improvements

   $ 78    $ 61

Cold drink equipment

     83      97

Vehicle fleet

     3      9

Information technology and other capital investments

     15      23
             

Total capital asset investments (A)

   $     179    $     190
             

 

(A)

During 2010, we expect our capital asset investments to approximate $1 billion.

 

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During the first quarter of 2009, we paid Hansen Beverage Company (Hansen) $71 million in conjunction with the acquisition of distribution rights for Monster Energy drinks. These payments approximated the amount that Hansen was required to pay to the previous U.S. and Canadian distributors of Monster Energy drinks to terminate the agreements Hansen had with those distributors. We made additional payments to Hansen of $9 million during the remainder of 2009.

Financing Activities

Our net cash derived from financing activities totaled $162 million during the first quarter of 2010 versus net cash used in financing activities of $69 million during the first quarter of 2009. The following table summarizes our issuances of debt, payments on debt, and our net issuances on commercial paper for the first quarter of 2010 and 2009 (in millions):

 

                First Quarter  

Issuances of debt

  

Maturity Date

   Rate     2010     2009  

$250 million note

   March 2015    4.25   $ 0      $ 250   

$350 million note

   March 2012    3.75        0        350   

200 million Swiss franc note (A)

   March 2013    3.00        0        172   
                     

Total issuances of debt, excluding commercial paper

          0        772   

Net issuances of commercial paper

          11        0   
                     

Total issuances of debt

        $ 11      $ 772   
                     
                First Quarter  

Payments on debt

  

Maturity Date

   Rate     2010     2009  

CAD 150 million note

   March 2009    5.85   $ 0      $ (118

$500 million note (B )

   September 2009    4.38        0        (509

Other payments, net

   —      —          (5     (6
                     

Total payments on debt, excluding commercial paper

          (5     (633

Net payments on commercial paper

          0        (174
                     

Total payments on debt

        $ (5   $ (807
                     

 

(A)

In connection with issuance of this note, we entered into a fixed rate cross-currency swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge with a maturity corresponding to the underlying debt. For additional information about this swap agreement, refer to Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

(B)

In March 2009, we extinguished $500 million of 4.38 percent notes due in September 2009. As a result of this extinguishment, we recorded a net loss of $9 million ($6 million net of tax), which is included in interest expense, net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

During the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, we made dividend payments on common stock totaling $45 million and $34 million, respectively.

During the three months ended April 2, 2010, we had cash receipts totaling $184 million from the exercise of employee share options.

 

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Assets

Trade accounts receivable increased $97 million, or 4.0 percent, to $2.5 billion at April 2, 2010 from $2.4 billion at December 31, 2009. This increase was primarily attributable to the seasonality of our business and the shift of Easter holiday sales into the first quarter of 2010, offset partially by a reduction in currency exchange rates.

Inventories increased $100 million, or 11.5 percent, to $974 million at April 2, 2010 from $874 million at December 31, 2009. This increase was primarily driven by the seasonality of our business, offset partially by currency exchange rates.

Liabilities and Equity (Deficit)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased $386 million, or 12.0 percent, to $2.9 billion at April 2, 2010. This decrease was primarily driven by (1) payments made under our annual incentive compensation programs; (2) lower accrued interest costs due to reductions in our weighted average cost of debt and debt balance; (3) decreased trade accounts payable; and (4) currency exchange rate changes.

Defined Benefit Plan Contributions

Contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans totaled $44 million and $135 million during the three months ended April 2, 2010 and April 3, 2009, respectively. The following table summarizes our projected contributions for the full year ending December 31, 2010, as well as our actual contributions for the year ended December 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Projected(A)
2010
   Actual(A)
2009

Pension - U.S.

   $ 15    $ 322

Pension - non-U.S.

     80      152

Other Postretirement

     20      20
             

Total contributions

   $ 115    $ 494
             

 

(A)

These amounts represent only company-paid contributions. During 2010, we do not expect to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plans due to the pending transaction with TCCC. During 2009, our contributions were substantially higher than contributions projected for 2010 as a result of the significant decline in the funded status of our defined benefit pension plan during 2008. For additional information about the funded status of our defined benefit pension plans, refer to Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

CONTINGENCIES

For information about our contingencies, including outstanding litigation, refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk

The competitive marketplace in which we operate may limit our ability to recover increased costs through higher prices. As such, we are subject to market risk with respect to commodity price fluctuations principally related to our purchases of aluminum, PET (plastic), HFCS (sweetener), and vehicle fuel. When possible, we manage our exposure to these risks primarily through the use of supplier pricing agreements that enable us to establish the purchase prices for certain commodities. We also, at times, use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to these risks. Including the effect of pricing agreements and other hedging instruments entered into to date, we estimate that a 10 percent increase in the market prices of these commodities over the current market prices would cumulatively increase our cost of sales during the next 12 months by approximately $93 million. This amount does not include the potential impact of changes in the conversion costs associated with these commodities.

Due to the increased volatility in commodity prices and tightness of the capital and credit markets, certain of our suppliers have restricted our ability to hedge prices through supplier agreements. As a result, we have expanded, and expect to continue to expand, our non-designated commodity hedging programs. Based on the fair value of our non-designated commodity hedges outstanding as of April 2, 2010, we estimate that a 10 percent change in market prices would change the fair value of our non-designated commodity hedges by approximately $15 million. For additional information about our derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 10-Q.

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a–15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 2, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

In connection with the agreements entered into between us and TCCC on February 25, 2010, three putative class action lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, and five putative class action lawsuits were filed in Delaware Chancery Court between the announcement date, and the present. The lawsuits are all similar and assert claims for various breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the agreement. The lawsuits name us, our board of directors, and TCCC as defendants. Plaintiffs in each case seek to enjoin the transaction, to declare the deal void and rescind the transaction if it is consummated, to require disgorgement of all profits the defendants receive from the transaction, and to recover damages, attorneys’ fees, and litigation expenses. The Georgia cases were consolidated by orders entered March 25, 2010 and April 9, 2010 as In re The Coca-Cola Company Shareholder Litigation, Civil Action No. 2010CV182035. The Delaware cases were consolidated on March 16, 2010 as In re Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Shareholders Litigation, Consolidated C.A. No. 5291-VCN. We believe the cases to be without merit and intend to defend them vigorously. For additional information about the agreements, refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Except for the risk factors set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of Part 1, “Risk Factors,” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (Form 10-K).

Our pending transaction with The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) may cause disruption in our business and, if the pending transaction does not occur, we will have incurred significant expenses, may need to pay a termination fee to TCCC, and our share price will likely decline significantly.

On February 25, 2010, we entered into merger agreements with TCCC (refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q). The announcement of the transaction may result in a loss of key personnel and may disrupt our sales and operations, which could have a negative impact on our financial performance. The agreements generally require us to operate our business in the ordinary course pending consummation of the transaction, but include certain contractual restrictions on the conduct of our business that may affect our ability to execute on our 2010 business plan. Additionally, the announcement of the transaction, whether or not it is consummated, may impact our relationships with third parties.

The consummation of the transaction is subject to various conditions, including obtaining the approval of 66 2/3 percent of CCE’s shareowners, a majority vote of CCE’s shareowners other than TCCC and its affiliates, subsidiaries, or any of CCE’s or TCCC’s directors and executive officers, the absence of legal prohibitions and the receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, the absence of pending actions by any governmental entity that would prevent the consummation of the transaction, the receipt and continuing validity of a private letter ruling requested of the United States Internal Revenue Service by CCE that is satisfactory to CCE and TCCC, the consummation of the Norway-Sweden acquisition substantially concurrently with the consummation of the transaction and there being no material adverse effect (as defined in the Merger agreement) on CCE’s North American business. The consummation of the Norway-Sweden acquisition is subject to various conditions, including the receipt of requisite regulatory approvals and the concurrent consummation of the merger. The agreement also includes customary covenants, as well as a non-compete covenant with respect to New CCE and the right of New CCE to acquire TCCC’s interest in TCCC’s German bottling operations for fair value between 18 and 36 months after the date of the merger, on terms to be agreed.

Under the merger Agreement, New CCE has agreed to indemnify TCCC for liabilities, including but not limited to, resulting from the failure of representations and warranties, or the breach of any covenant, of CCE or New CCE prior to the effective time of the Merger set forth in the agreement. In accordance with the Merger

 

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agreement, if the losses exceed $200 million, then New CCE must pay up to $250 million of losses in excess of the $200 million (other than losses related to tax matters, in respect of which New CCE is liable for all losses). If New CCE cannot pay the amount it is required to pay to indemnify the other party, the other party can pursue claims against New CCE as an unsecured general creditor of New CCE. New CCE may also have to pay special damages of up to $200 million under certain circumstances. If CCE or New CCE intentionally and recklessly disregards its obligations under the Merger agreement or fails to cure any breach of a covenant, then TCCC may seek special damages which are not capped against CCE or New CCE which could include exemplary, punitive, consequential incidental, indirect or special damages or lost profits. In addition, under the tax sharing agreement among CCE, New CCE and TCCC, New CCE will indemnify TCCC and its affiliates from and against certain taxes the responsibility for which the parties have specifically agreed to allocate to New CCE, as well as any taxes and losses by reason of or arising from certain breaches by New CCE of representations, covenants, or obligations under the Merger agreement or the tax sharing agreement and, in certain situations, New CCE will pay to TCCC (i) an amount equal to a portion of the transfer taxes incurred in connection with the separation; (ii) an amount equal to any detriment to TCCC caused by certain actions (or failures to act) by New CCE in connection with the conduct of its business or outside the ordinary course of business or that are otherwise inconsistent with past practice; (iii) the difference (if any) between the amount of certain tax benefits intended to be available to CCE following the separation and the amount of such benefits actually available to CCE as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

The agreement contains specified termination rights for both CCE and TCCC, including that upon termination under specified circumstances, CCE would be required to pay TCCC a termination fee of $200 million, and TCCC would be required to pay CCE an amount equal to twice the amount of CCE’s actual out of pocket expenses related to the transaction not to exceed $100 million. During the first quarter of 2010, we incurred expenses totaling $17 million related to the transaction and expect to incur total expenses of approximately $100 million.

At this point, we cannot predict whether the closing conditions for the pending transaction set forth in the agreements will be satisfied. As a result, there is a risk that the pending transaction will not be completed in a timely manner or at all. If the closing conditions for the transaction set forth in the agreements are not satisfied, or if the transaction is not completed for any other reason, including regulatory challenges, our share price will be negatively impacted. In addition, if the pending transaction does not occur, we will remain liable for the expenses that we have incurred related to the transaction.

In addition, we have been named in a number of lawsuits related to the pending transaction. For additional information about these lawsuits, refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

Increases in the cost of employee benefits, including current employees’ medical benefits, pension, and other postretirement benefits, could impact our financial results and cash flow.

On March 23, 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law. On March 30, 2010, a companion bill, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (the Reconciliation Act), was also signed into law. The PPACA and the Reconciliation Act, when taken together, represent comprehensive healthcare reform legislation that will likely affect the cost associated with providing employer-sponsored medical plans. At this point, we are still in the process of determining the impact this legislation will have on our employer-sponsored medical plans.

Additionally, the PPACA and Reconciliation Act included provisions that will reduce the tax benefits available to employers that receive Medicare Part D subsidies. As a result, during the first quarter of 2010, we recorded tax expense totaling $6 million related to the deferred tax impact of the changes made to the tax deductibility of Medicare Part D subsidies.

 

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Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table presents information about repurchases of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. common stock made by us during the first quarter of 2010:

 

Period

   Total Number of
Shares Purchased  (A)
   Average
Price Paid

Per  Share
   Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
   Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the  Plans
or Programs

January 1, 2010 through January 29, 2010

   472    $ 20.83    0    33,283,579

January 30, 2010 through February 26, 2010

   0      —      0    33,283,579

February 27, 2010 through April 2, 2010

   46,546      27.75    0    33,283,579
               

Total

   47,018    $ 27.68    0    33,283,579
               

 

(A)

The number of shares reported as purchased are attributable to shares surrendered to Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. by employees in payment of tax obligations related to stock option exercises, vesting of restricted shares, or distributions from our Stock Deferral Plan.

 

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Item 6.

Exhibits

(a) Exhibit (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K):

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

  

Incorporated by Reference

or Filed Herewith

12    Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.   

Filed herewith.

31.1    Certification of John F. Brock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

Filed herewith.

31.2    Certification of William W. Douglas III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

Filed herewith.

32.1    Certification of John F. Brock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

Furnished herewith.

32.2    Certification of William W. Douglas III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

Furnished herewith.

101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.   

Filed herewith.

101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.   

Filed herewith.

101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.   

Filed herewith.

101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.   

Filed herewith.

101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.   

Filed herewith.

101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.   

Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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 ENTERPRISES INC.

 

(Registrant)

Date: April 28, 2010

 

/s/ William W. Douglas III

 

William W. Douglas III

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 28, 2010

 

/s/ Suzanne D. Patterson

 

Suzanne D. Patterson

 

Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer

 

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