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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017 -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (NASDAQ:COKE) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2017 of $.25 per share on shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock payable on November 10, 2017 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 27, 2017.
About Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Coke Consolidated is the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Our Purpose is to honor God, serve others, pursue excellence and grow profitably. For 115 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers and communities we serve and passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. We make, sell and distribute beverages of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies in more than 300 brands and flavors across 15 states to over 66 million consumers.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coke Consolidated is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol COKE. More information about the company is available at www.cokeconsolidated.com. Follow Coke Consolidated on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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