Coca-Cola
Creates and sells drink brands like Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and Ciel.
📖 Its story
In 1886, a pharmacist in Atlanta named John Pemberton invented a syrup and sold it at a drugstore mixed with fizzy water. At first, only a few glasses were sold each day. Later, a businessman named Asa Candler bought the formula and made it famous all over the world.
💵 How it makes money
By selling concentrates and syrups to bottlers (like Coca-Cola FEMSA in Mexico), which make and deliver the drinks.
🤯 Fun fact
The name and the lettering of the logo were thought up by Frank Robinson, John Pemberton's bookkeeper.
👍 The good part
It is one of the best-known brands on the planet.
⚠️ The risk
Many people want to drink less sugar, and some governments put taxes on sugary drinks.
🧠 Did you get it?
What was the job of John Pemberton, the creator of Coca-Cola?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1886
- Founded by: John Pemberton (created the drink); Asa Candler (built the company)
- Home: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for KO stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters KO.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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