The Coca-Cola Replenish Program is making an impact right here in the Ozarks. The world-wide effort has achieved its goal of replacing 100% of the natural water supply that is used to make our products.

As part of the recent #EarthDay celebrations, we repurposed 20 syrup drums into rainbarrels that were donated to the Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity.This video shows you how we did it — www.facebook.com/ozarkscokedp/videos/10155158723973808/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 25, 2016

Contact: Sally Hargis, VP/Chairman

417-865-9900, ext. 256

shargis@cocacolaozarks.com

Ozark’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company Signs Letter of Intent with the Coca-Cola Company to Expand Territory

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company announced today that it has signed a Letter
of Intent (LOI) with The Coca-Cola Company to expand its franchise territory. The Bottler will assume territories in northwest Arkansas and small areas in Kansas and Oklahoma. Transition dates are subject to the parties reaching Definitive Agreements and are expected to be complete in 2017. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Edwin C. Rice, CEO, said, “We are excited about bringing new employees into our family-owned Company which was founded 96 years ago. Working closely with the Coca-Cola Company and our capable employees, we are excited to introduce the Ozarks’ brand of customer service to our new partners in northwest Arkansas, Kansas & Oklahoma. The proposed expansion provides us with the opportunity to enhance our strengths as the local Coca-Cola Bottler in the communities we serve.”

“We have made significant progress toward the implementation of our 21st Century Beverage Partnership Model in the U.S., which continues to strengthen our franchise system,” said J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas Jr., President, Coca-Cola North America. “As we continue to evolve our partnership model for growth, Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company brings deep, local knowledge and has demonstrated both outstanding commercial capabilities and consistent, sustainable success within their communities.”

About Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company is a third generation family-owned Bottler operating in Missouri
for 96 years. Founded by the Rice family in 1920, Coca-Cola products are manufactured in Springfield, with sales and distribution branches in Springfield, Bolivar, Rolla, Joplin and West Plains, MO. A women-owned business, Ozarks employs over 500 associates and serves more than 1 million consumers through local, regional and national customers. More information about Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company is available at www.cocacolaozarks.com

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

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For Immediate Release

January 19, 2016

Contact: Sally Hargis, VP Corporate Strategy

417-865-9900, ext. 256

shargis@cocacolaozarks.com

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company Announces New President And Chief Operating Officer

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is pleased to announce the election of Bruce Long to the office of President and Chief Operating Officer.

Long has been employed at Ozarks Coca-Cola for 15 years. He began his career with Ozarks as the Corporate Convenience Manager and Corporate Marketing Manager. Prior to being named as President and COO, Long served as the Vice President of Marketing/Business Development. Long has a BS and a Master in Education from Southwest Baptist University (SBU). Before coming to Ozarks, he was the Regional VP of Sales at Teters Floral Products, the Head Baseball Coach at SBU and a Professional Baseball Player for the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. He is involved with Ridgecrest Baptist Church and is active in several industry organizations.

“It is a privilege to be a part of Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company,” Long said. “Ozarks is a company with strong ties to the community, a strong sense of responsibility and a great deal of integrity. I’m looking forward to the future as our entire team continues to serve this area their favorite beverages.”

About Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company is a third generation, family-owned bottler operating in Missouri for 95 years. Founded by the Rice family in 1920, Coca-Cola products are manufactured in Springfield with sales centers in Springfield, Bolivar and Rolla. Ozarks Coca-Cola was a Top 10 Bottler in 2014, and employs 500 associates. More information about Ozarks Coca-Cola is available at http://cocacolaozarks.com, and a territory map is available at http://cocacolaozarks.com/business/market-area-map.

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s mission is to bring sparkling moments of refreshment to everyone in the Ozarks with the taste of their favorite soft drinks. We honor the history of our iconic brands in partnership with the Rice and Heer families for 95 years. Our passionate employees add value to their communities every day through meaningful service to customers and providing economic
benefit for all of us.

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Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company Acquires New Territories from The Coca-Cola Company

SPRINGFIELD, MO—Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company expanded its franchise territory on October 30 with the acquisition of new territories from The Coca-Cola Company.

Deliveries of Coca-Cola products by Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company to territories in Missouri, northern Arkansas and southeast Kansas will begin on November 2. Distribution centers for the new territories are located in Joplin, Missouri and West Plains, Missouri.

Edwin C. Rice, CEO and Chairman, said, “We are excited to serve the communities
of Joplin and West Plains as the local Coca-Cola Bottler. As a family-owned company, we welcome nearly 160 new employees into the Ozarks Coca-Cola family, and look forward to sharing our distinct brand of customer service with our new partners in the beverage industry.”

About Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company is a third generation, family-owned Bottler operating in Missouri for 95 years. Founded by the Rice family in 1920, Coca-Cola products are manufactured in Springfield with sales centers in Springfield, Bolivar and Rolla. Ozarks Coca-Cola was a Top 10 Bottler in 2014, and employs more than 300 associates. More information about Ozarks Coca-Cola is available at cocacolaozarks.com, and a territory map is available at cocacolaozarks.com/business/market-area-map.

Ozarks Coca-Cola is honored to be a part of the 21^st Century Partnership Model with The Coca-Cola franchise system and sees this as an opportunity to share the company’s mission and strengthen the communities they serve.

“Our 21st Century Beverage Partnership Model underscores the strength of The Coca-Cola System, and independent bottlers are critical to our success,” said Sandy Douglas, President, Coca-Cola North America. “Together with Ozarks Coca-Cola, we are building a model that is modern, agile and consumer and customer focused, and one that balances national scale and local capability.”

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s mission is to bring sparkling moments of refreshment to everyone in the Ozarks with the taste of their favorite soft drinks. We honor the history of our iconic brands in partnership with the Rice and Heer families for 95 years. Our passionate employees add value to their communities every day through meaningful service to customers and providing economic benefit for all of us.

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