According to a press release dated May 9, 2005, the complaint charges Coke and certain of its officers and directors with violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Coke manufactures, distributes and markets non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, including fountain syrups, throughout the world. Specifically, the complaint alleges that during the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements regarding Coke's business and prospects. The true facts, which were know to defendants but concealed from the investing public, were as follows: (i) Coke's business strategy was flawed and its business model was not working; (ii) Coke's relationships with its key bottlers were impaired and harming Coke's economic performance; and (iii) as a result of the above, Coke's earnings going forward would be diminished. The complaint further alleges that on or around September 15, 2004, Coke revealed that its second half 2004 financial results would be below forecasted levels. Coke's stock declined on this news.

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