Core Insights - Coca-Cola announced a CEO succession plan, with Henrique Braun set to become CEO on March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, who will transition to Executive Chairman after his term ends [1][3]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - James Quincey, the current CEO, has been with Coca-Cola since 1996 and has held various leadership roles, becoming CEO in 2017. Under his leadership, the company transformed from a single carbonated beverage producer to a "total beverage company," adding over 10 billion-dollar brands [3]. - Henrique Braun, the incoming CEO, has been with Coca-Cola since 1996 and has held significant positions across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. He previously served as President of Greater China and Korea from 2013 to 2016 [5]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Coca-Cola reported a revenue increase of 5% year-over-year to $12.455 billion, with a net profit of $3.683 billion, reflecting a 29% increase [6]. - Global unit case volume grew by 1% in Q3, with zero-sugar Coca-Cola sales increasing by 14%, and bottled water and sports drinks both seeing a 3% rise. However, the Asia-Pacific region experienced a 1% decline in sales [6]. Group 3: Strategic Developments - Coca-Cola announced the sale of a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Coca-Cola HBC, with plans to sell the remaining 25% within six years [6]. - In China, Coca-Cola's bottlers have made progress with new production facilities, including the opening of a new plant in Shaanxi and the inauguration of a new plant in Zhengzhou [7]. Group 4: Market Overview - Coca-Cola's stock closed at $70.21 per share, with a total market capitalization of $302 billion [8][9].