COCA COLA CO, 10-Q filed on 10/24/2019
Quarterly Report
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Cover Memo Document - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Oct. 21, 2019
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Revenues $ 9,507 $ 8,775 $ 28,198 $ 26,494
Cost of Goods and Services Sold 3,767 3,346 11,053 9,965
GROSS PROFIT 5,740 5,429 17,145 16,529
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,116 2,660 8,879 8,286
Other operating charges 125 155 344 916
OPERATING INCOME 2,499 2,614 7,922 7,327
Interest income 153 171 428 510
Interest expense 230 214 711 697
Equity income (loss) - net 346 348 808 813
Other income (loss) — net 324 (546) (81) (693)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,092 2,373 8,366 7,260
Income taxes 503 555 1,446 1,711
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 2,589 1,818 6,920 5,549
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (4) (62) 42 (15)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREOWNERS OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY $ 2,593 $ 1,880 $ 6,878 $ 5,564
BASIC NET INCOME PER SHARE (in dollars per share) $ 0.61 $ 0.44 $ 1.61 $ 1.31
DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE (in dollars per share) $ 0.60 $ 0.44 $ 1.60 $ 1.29
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (in shares) 4,280,000,000 4,255,000,000 4,273,000,000 4,258,000,000
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 41,000,000 40,000,000 38,000,000 39,000,000
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING ASSUMING DILUTION (in shares) 4,321,000,000 4,295,000,000 4,311,000,000 4,297,000,000
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $ 2,589 $ 1,818 $ 6,920 $ 5,549
Other comprehensive income:        
Net foreign currency translation adjustment (960) (210) (679) (1,635)
Net gain (loss) on derivatives 46 (30) 30 22
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 16 10 46 (91)
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities 32 56 100 372
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 1,723 1,644 6,417 4,217
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (145) 60 (88) 9
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREOWNERS OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY $ 1,868 $ 1,584 $ 6,505 $ 4,208
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Sep. 27, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current $ 525 $ 501
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment $ 8,267 $ 8,013
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.25 $ 0.25
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 11,200 11,200
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 7,040 7,040
Treasury Stock, Shares 2,756 2,772
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,531 $ 9,077
Short-term investments 2,001 2,025
TOTAL CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 9,532 11,102
Marketable securities 3,456 5,013
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $525 and $501, respectively 4,353 3,685
Inventories 3,266 3,071
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,510 2,059
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 23,117 24,930
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS 18,689 19,412
OTHER INVESTMENTS 878 867
OTHER ASSETS 5,750 4,148
DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS 2,452 2,674
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $8,267 and $8,013, respectively 10,217 9,598
TRADEMARKS WITH INDEFINITE LIVES 9,167 6,682
BOTTLERS' FRANCHISE RIGHTS WITH INDEFINITE LIVES 109 51
GOODWILL 16,465 14,109
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 589 745
TOTAL ASSETS 87,433 83,216
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 12,727 9,533
Notes and Loans Payable, Current 10,972 13,835
Current maturities of long-term debt 492 5,003
Accrued income taxes 909 411
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 25,100 28,782
LONG-TERM DEBT 31,012 25,376
OTHER LIABILITIES 8,057 7,646
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES 2,581 2,354
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY    
Common stock, $0.25 par value; authorized — 11,200 shares; issued — 7,040 and 7,040 shares, respectively 1,760 1,760
Capital surplus 17,039 16,520
Reinvested earnings 65,481 63,234
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (13,706) (12,814)
Treasury stock, at cost — 2,756 and 2,772 shares, respectively (51,861) (51,719)
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREOWNERS OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 18,713 16,981
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 1,970 2,077
TOTAL EQUITY 20,683 19,058
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 87,433 $ 83,216
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $ 6,920 $ 5,549
Depreciation and amortization 965 807
Stock-based compensation expense 146 167
Deferred income taxes (326) 26
Equity (income) loss - net of dividends (336) (385)
Foreign currency adjustments 79 (169)
Significant (gains) losses on sales of assets - net (389) 541
Other operating charges 147 662
Other items 444 130
Net change in operating assets and liabilities 121 (1,638)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 7,771 5,690
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Purchases of investments (4,113) (6,809)
Proceeds from disposals of investments 5,674 11,079
Acquisitions of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities (5,376) (598)
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities 266 1,354
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,206) (1,048)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 944 97
Other investing activities (90) 33
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (3,901) 4,108
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Issuances of debt 19,598 21,422
Payments of debt (21,716) (23,595)
Issuances of stock 923 891
Purchases of stock for treasury (690) (1,596)
Payments of Dividends (3,419) (3,321)
Other financing activities (33) (184)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (5,337) (6,383)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (75) (249)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS    
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents during the period (1,542) 3,166
Balance at beginning of period 9,318 6,373
Balance at end of period 7,776 9,539
Less: Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents at end of period 245 318
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,531 $ 9,221
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Summary of significant accounting policies  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Coca-Cola Company for the year ended December 31, 2018.
When used in these notes, the terms "The Coca-Cola Company," "Company," "we," "us" and "our" mean The Coca-Cola Company and all entities included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019. Sales of our nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages are somewhat seasonal, with the second and third calendar quarters accounting for the highest sales volumes. The volume of sales in the beverage business may be affected by weather conditions.
Each of our interim reporting periods, other than the fourth interim reporting period, ends on the Friday closest to the last day of the corresponding quarterly calendar period. The third quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2018 ended on September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively. Our fourth interim reporting period and our fiscal year end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which December 31 falls.
Operating Segments
In January 2019, we established a new operating segment, Global Ventures, which includes the results of Costa Limited ("Costa"), which we acquired in January 2019, and the results of our innocent and doğadan businesses as well as fees earned pursuant to distribution coordination agreements between the Company and Monster Beverage Corporation ("Monster"). Additionally, during the second quarter of 2019, the Company updated its plans for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited ("CCBA") and now intends to maintain its majority stake in CCBA for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Company now presents the financial results of CCBA within its results from continuing operations and includes the results of CCBA in the Bottling Investments operating segment. Accordingly, all prior period operating segment and Corporate information presented herein has been adjusted to reflect these changes. Refer to Note 2 and Note 17.
As of September 27, 2019, our organizational structure consisted of the following operating segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; North America; Asia Pacific; Global Ventures; and Bottling Investments. Our operating structure also included Corporate, which consists of two components: (1) a center focused on strategic initiatives, policy and governance, and (2) an enabling services organization focused on both simplifying and standardizing key transactional processes and providing support to business units through global centers of excellence.
Advertising Costs
The Company's accounting policy related to advertising costs for annual reporting purposes is to expense production costs of print, radio, television and other advertisements as of the first date the advertisements take place. All other marketing expenditures are expensed in the annual period in which the expenditure is incurred.
For interim reporting purposes, we allocate our estimated full year marketing expenditures that benefit multiple interim periods to each of our interim reporting periods. We use the proportion of each interim period's actual unit case volume to the estimated full year unit case volume as the basis for the allocation. This methodology results in our marketing expenditures being recognized at a standard rate per unit case. At the end of each interim reporting period, we review our estimated full year unit case volume and our estimated full year marketing expenditures that benefit multiple interim periods in order to evaluate if a change in estimate is necessary. The impact of any changes in these full year estimates is recognized in the interim period in which the change in estimate occurs. Our full year marketing expenditures are not impacted by this interim accounting policy.
Leases
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases ("ASC 842"). We determine if an arrangement contains a lease at inception based on whether or not the Company has the right to control the asset during the contract period and other facts and circumstances.
Lessee
We are the lessee in a lease contract when we obtain the right to control the asset. Operating leases are included in the line items other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, both of which are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Leases with a lease term of 12 months or less at inception are not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term in our consolidated statement of income. We determine the lease term by assuming the exercise of renewal options that are reasonably certain. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, we use our local incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. When our contracts contain lease and non-lease components, we account for both components as a single lease component. Refer to Note 8 for further discussion.
Lessor
We have various arrangements for certain fountain equipment under which we are the lessor. These leases meet the criteria for operating lease classification. Lease income associated with these leases is not material.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
We classify time deposits and other investments that are highly liquid and have maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase as cash equivalents or restricted cash equivalents, as applicable. Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents generally consist of amounts held by our captive insurance companies, which are included in the line item other assets on our consolidated balance sheet, and amounts classified in assets held for sale. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties and procedures to monitor our concentrations of credit risk.
The following table provides a summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents that constitute the total amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,531

$
9,077

Cash and cash equivalents included in other assets1
245

241

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
$
7,776

$
9,318

 
September 28,
2018

December 31, 2017

Cash and cash equivalents
$
9,221

$
6,102

Cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale

13

Cash and cash equivalents included in other assets1
318

258

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
$
9,539

$
6,373

1 Amounts represent cash and cash equivalents in our solvency capital portfolio set aside primarily to cover pension obligations in certain of
our European and Canadian pension plans. Refer to Note 4.
Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
ASC 842 requires lessees to recognize operating lease ROU assets, representing their right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. We adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective method and utilized the optional transition method under which we continue to apply the legacy guidance in ASC 840, Leases, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative period presented. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance which permits us to carry forward the historical lease classification, among other things. As a result of the adoption, our operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities were $1,310 million and $1,329 million, respectively, as of September 27, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not impact our consolidated statement of income or our consolidated statement of cash flows. Refer to Note 8 for further discussion.
In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and requires companies to recognize all elements of hedge accounting that impact earnings in
the same line item in the statement of income where the hedged item resides. The amendments in this update include new alternatives for measuring the hedged item for fair value hedges of interest rate risk and ease the requirements for effectiveness testing, hedge documentation and applying the critical terms match method. We adopted ASU 2017-12 effective January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method. We recognized a cumulative effect adjustment to decrease the opening balance of reinvested earnings as of January 1, 2019 by $12 million, net of tax. Refer to Note 6 for additional disclosures required by this ASU.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which permits entities to reclassify the disproportionate income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Reform Act") on items within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") to reinvested earnings. These disproportionate income tax effect items are referred to as "stranded tax effects." The amendments in this update only relate to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act. Other accounting guidance that requires the effect of changes in tax laws or rates to be included in net income is not affected by this update. We adopted ASU 2018-02 effective January 1, 2019. We recognized a cumulative effect adjustment to increase the opening balance of reinvested earnings as of January 1, 2019 by $513 million.
Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020 and is required to be applied prospectively. For our trade receivables, certain other receivables and certain other financial instruments, we will be required to use a new forward-looking "expected" credit loss model based on historical loss rates that will replace the existing "incurred" credit loss model, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements and do not expect it will have a material impact on our financial statements or disclosures.
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Acquisitions and Divestitures
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Acquisition and Divestures [Abstract]  
Acquisition and Divestitures [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Acquisitions
During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, our Company's acquisitions of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities totaled $5,376 million, which primarily related to the acquisition of Costa and the remaining equity ownership interest in C.H.I. Limited ("CHI"), a Nigerian producer of value-added dairy and juice beverages and iced tea.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, our Company's acquisitions of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities totaled $598 million, which included the acquisition of a minority interest in BA Sports Nutrition, LLC ("BodyArmor"). We account for our minority interest in BodyArmor as an equity method investment based on our equity ownership percentage and our representation on their Management Committee. We obtained an option to acquire the remaining ownership interests in BodyArmor based on an agreed-upon formula, which becomes exercisable in 2021. Upon the expiration of the Company's option, BodyArmor has the option to sell their remaining interests to the Company based on the same agreed-upon formula. The Company also acquired additional ownership interests in the Company's franchise bottlers in the United Arab Emirates and in Oman, both of which were previously equity method investees of the Company. As a result of the additional interest acquired in the Oman bottler, we obtained a controlling interest, resulting in its consolidation.
Costa Limited
In January 2019, the Company acquired Costa in exchange for $4.9 billion of cash, net of cash acquired. Costa is a coffee company with retail outlets in over 30 countries, the Costa Express vending system and a state-of-the-art roastery. We believe this acquisition will allow us to increase our presence in the hot beverage market as Costa has a scalable platform across multiple formats and channels, including opportunities to introduce ready-to-drink products. As of September 27, 2019, $2.4 billion of the purchase price was preliminarily allocated to the Costa trademark and $2.5 billion was preliminarily allocated to goodwill. The goodwill recognized as part of this acquisition is primarily related to synergistic value created from the opportunity for additional expansion as well as our ability to market and distribute Costa in ready-to-drink form throughout our bottling system. It also includes certain other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, such as an assembled workforce. The goodwill is not tax deductible and has been assigned to the Global Ventures operating segment, except for $108 million, which was allocated to the Europe, Middle East and Africa operating segment. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement when valuations are finalized. As of September 27, 2019, the valuations that have not been finalized primarily relate to operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities and certain fixed assets. The final purchase price allocation will be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first quarter of 2020.


C.H.I. Limited
In January 2019, the Company acquired the remaining 60 percent interest in CHI in exchange for $260 million of cash, net of cash acquired, under the terms of the agreement for our original investment in CHI. Upon consolidation, we recognized a net charge of $121 million, which included the remeasurement of our previously held equity interest in CHI to fair value and the reversal of the related cumulative translation adjustments. The fair value of our previously held equity investment was determined using a discounted cash flow model based on Level 3 inputs. The net charge was recorded in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
Divestitures
During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, proceeds from disposals of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities totaled $266 million, which primarily related to the sale of a portion of our equity method investment in Embotelladora Andina S.A. ("Andina"). We recognized a gain of $39 million as a result of the sale, which was recorded in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statement of income. We continue to account for our remaining interest in Andina as an equity method investment as a result of our representation on Andina's Board of Directors and other governance rights.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, proceeds from disposals of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities totaled $1,354 million, which primarily related to the proceeds from the refranchising of our Canadian and Latin American bottling operations, as well as the sale of our equity ownership in Corporación Lindley S.A. ("Lindley").
Corporación Lindley S.A.
On September 26, 2018, we sold our equity ownership in Lindley to AC Bebidas, an equity method investee. We received net
cash proceeds of $507 million and recognized a net gain of $370 million during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, which was included in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
Refranchising of Latin American Bottling Operations
During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, the Company sold its bottling operations in Latin America to Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Coca-Cola FEMSA"), an equity method investee. We received net cash proceeds of $289 million as a result of these sales and recognized net gains of $11 million and $47 million during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, respectively, which were included in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
North America Refranchising United States
In conjunction with implementing a new beverage partnership model in North America, in 2018 the Company completed the refranchising of all of our bottling territories in the United States that were previously managed by Coca-Cola Refreshments
("CCR") to certain of our unconsolidated bottling partners. We recognized net gains of $19 million and $15 million during the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, respectively, and net gains of $10 million and net charges of $94 million during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, respectively. These net gains and net charges were included in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income and were primarily related to post-closing adjustments as contemplated by the related agreements.
During the three months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded charges of $12 million primarily related to payments made to certain of our unconsolidated bottling partners in order to convert the bottling agreements for their legacy territories and any previously refranchised territories to a single form of comprehensive beverage agreement ("CBA") with additional requirements. During the nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, the Company recorded charges of $4 million and $33 million, respectively, related to such payments. The additional requirements generally include a binding national governance model, mandatory incidence pricing and additional core performance requirements, among other things. As a result of these conversions, the legacy territories and any previously refranchised territories for each of the related bottling partners will be governed under similar CBAs, which will provide consistency across each such bottler's respective territory, as well as consistency with other U.S. bottlers that have been granted or converted to this form of CBA. The charges related to these payments were included in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
North America Refranchising Canada
On September 28, 2018, the Company completed its North America refranchising with the sale of its Canadian bottling
operations. We received initial net cash proceeds of $518 million and recognized a net charge of $285 million during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018. During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 we recognized an additional charge of $122 million primarily related to post-closing adjustments as contemplated by the related agreements. These charges were included in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
Refer to Note 17 for the impact these items had on our operating segments and Corporate.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited
Due to the Company's original intent to refranchise CCBA, it was accounted for as held for sale and a discontinued operation
from October 2017 through the first quarter of 2019. As CCBA met the criteria to be classified as held for sale, we were
required to record their assets and liabilities at the lower of carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. As a result, during
the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, we recorded an impairment charge of $554 million, reflecting management's view of the proceeds that were expected to be received upon the sale based on revised projections of future operating results and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. This charge was previously reflected in the line item income (loss) from discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of income, and the corresponding reduction to assets was reflected as an allowance for reduction of assets held for sale — discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Additionally, CCBA's property, plant and equipment was not depreciated and its definite-lived intangible assets were not amortized.
While the Company had discussions with a number of potential partners throughout the period CCBA was held for sale, during
the second quarter of 2019 the Company updated its plans for CCBA and now intends to maintain its controlling stake in
CCBA for the foreseeable future. As a result, CCBA no longer qualifies as held for sale or as a discontinued operation, and
CCBA's financial results are now presented within the Company's continuing operations for all periods presented. As a result of
this change in presentation, the Company reflected the impairment charge in other income (loss) — net in our consolidated
statements of income and reallocated the allowance for reduction of assets held for sale — discontinued operations balance to
reduce the carrying value of CCBA's property, plant and equipment by $225 million and CCBA's definite-lived intangible
assets by $329 million based on the relative amount of depreciation and amortization that would have been recognized during
the period CCBA was held for sale. We also recorded a $160 million adjustment to reduce the carrying value of CCBA's property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets by an additional $34 million and $126 million, respectively, during the nine months ended September 27, 2019. These additional adjustments were included in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
v3.19.3
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] REVENUE RECOGNITION
Our Company markets, manufactures and sells:
beverage concentrates, sometimes referred to as "beverage bases," and syrups, including fountain syrups (we refer to this part of our business as our "concentrate business" or "concentrate operations"); and
finished sparkling soft drinks and other nonalcoholic beverages (we refer to this part of our business as our "finished product business" or "finished product operations").
Generally, finished product operations generate higher net operating revenues but lower gross profit margins than concentrate operations.
In our domestic and international concentrate operations, we typically generate net operating revenues by selling concentrates, syrups and certain finished beverages to authorized bottling operations (which we typically refer to as our "bottlers" or our "bottling partners"). Our bottling partners either combine the concentrates with sweeteners (depending on the product), still water and/or sparkling water, or combine the syrups with sparkling water to produce finished beverages. The finished beverages are packaged in authorized containers, such as cans and refillable and nonrefillable glass and plastic bottles, bearing our trademarks or trademarks licensed to us and are then sold to retailers directly or, in some cases, through wholesalers or other bottlers. In addition, outside the United States, our bottling partners are typically authorized to manufacture fountain syrups, using our concentrate, which they sell to fountain retailers for use in producing beverages for immediate consumption, or to authorized fountain wholesalers who in turn sell and distribute the fountain syrups to fountain retailers. Our concentrate operations are included in our geographic operating segments and our Global Ventures operating segment.  
Our finished product operations generate net operating revenues by selling sparkling soft drinks and a variety of other finished nonalcoholic beverages, such as water, enhanced water and sports drinks; juice, dairy and plant-based beverages; tea and coffee; and energy drinks, to retailers or to distributors and wholesalers who distribute them to retailers or Company-owned Costa retail outlets. These operations consist primarily of Company-owned or -controlled bottling, sales and distribution operations, which are included in our Bottling Investments operating segment. In certain markets, the Company also operates non-bottling finished product operations in which we sell finished beverages to distributors and wholesalers that are generally not one of the Company's bottling partners. These operations are generally included in one of our geographic operating segments or our Global Ventures operating segment. In the United States, we manufacture fountain syrups and sell them to fountain retailers, who use the fountain syrups to produce beverages for immediate consumption, or to authorized fountain wholesalers or bottling partners who resell the fountain syrups to fountain retailers. These fountain syrup sales are included in our North America operating segment.
We adopted Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606") effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. We have applied this standard to all contracts at the effective date and contracts entered into thereafter. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contracts with our customers are satisfied. Our performance obligation generally consists of the promise to sell concentrates or finished products to our bottling partners, wholesalers, distributors or retailers. Control of the concentrates or finished products is transferred upon shipment to, or receipt at, our customers' locations, as determined by the specific terms of the contract. Once control is transferred to the customer and we have completed our performance obligation, revenue is recognized. Our sales terms generally do not allow for a right of return except for matters related to any manufacturing defects on our part. After completion of our performance obligation, we have an unconditional right to consideration as outlined in the contract. Our receivables will generally be collected in less than six months, in accordance with the underlying payment terms. All of our performance obligations under the terms of contracts with our customers have an original duration of one year or less.
Our customers and bottling partners may be entitled to cash discounts, funds for promotional and marketing activities, volume-based incentive programs, support for infrastructure programs and other similar programs. In some markets, in an effort to allow our Company and our bottling partners to grow together through shared value, aligned financial objectives and the flexibility necessary to meet consumers' always changing needs and tastes, we work with our bottling partners to develop and implement an incidence-based concentrate pricing model. Under this model, the price we charge bottlers for concentrate they use to prepare and package finished products is impacted by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the prices charged by the bottlers for such finished products, the channels in which they are sold and package mix. The amounts associated with the arrangements described above are defined as variable consideration under ASC 606, an estimate of which is included in the transaction price as a component of net operating revenues in our consolidated statement of income upon completion of our performance obligations. The total revenue recorded, including any variable consideration, cannot exceed the amount for which it is probable that a significant reversal will not occur when uncertainties related to variability are resolved. As a result, we are recognizing revenue based on our faithful depiction of the consideration that we expect to receive. In making our estimates of variable consideration, we consider past results and make significant assumptions related to: (1) customer sales volumes; (2) customer ending inventories; (3) customer selling price per unit; (4) selling channels; and (5) discount rates, rebates and other pricing allowances, as applicable. In gathering data to estimate our variable consideration, we generally calculate our estimates using a portfolio approach at the country and product line level rather than at the individual contract level. The result of making these estimates will impact the line items trade accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued expenses in our consolidated balance sheet. The actual amounts ultimately paid and/or received may be different from our estimates. The change in the amount of variable consideration recognized during the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 related to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods was immaterial.
The following tables present net operating revenues disaggregated between the United States and International and further by line of business (in millions):
 
United States

International

Total

Three Months Ended September 27, 2019






Concentrate operations
$
1,414

$
4,026

$
5,440

Finished product operations
1,676

2,391

4,067

Total
$
3,090

$
6,417

$
9,507

Three Months Ended September 28, 2018






Concentrate operations
$
1,191

$
4,039

$
5,230

Finished product operations
1,776

1,769

3,545

Total
$
2,967

$
5,808

$
8,775


 
United States

International

Total

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019






Concentrate operations
$
4,014

$
11,782

$
15,796

Finished product operations
4,824

7,578

12,402

Total
$
8,838

$
19,360

$
28,198

Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018






Concentrate operations
$
3,563

$
11,961

$
15,524

Finished product operations
5,035

5,935

10,970

Total
$
8,598

$
17,896

$
26,494


Refer to Note 17 for additional revenue disclosures by operating segment and Corporate.
v3.19.3
Investments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Investments [Abstracts]  
Investments INVESTMENTS
We measure all equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any changes in earnings. We use quoted market prices to determine the fair value of equity securities with readily determinable fair values. For equity securities without readily determinable fair values, we have elected the measurement alternative under which we measure these investments at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Management assesses each of these investments on an individual basis.
Our investments in debt securities are classified as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity and carried at either amortized cost or fair value. The cost basis is determined by the specific identification method. Investments in debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are carried at amortized cost and classified as held-to-maturity. Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity are carried at fair value and classified as either trading or available-for-sale. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on debt securities classified as trading securities are included in net income. For debt securities classified as available-for-sale, realized gains and losses are included in net income. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, on available-for-sale debt securities are included in our consolidated balance sheet as a component of AOCI, except for the change in fair value attributable to the currency risk being hedged, if applicable, which is included in net income. Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the Company's fair value hedges of available-for-sale debt securities.
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method and debt securities classified as trading are not assessed for impairment, since they are carried at fair value with the change in fair value included in net income. Equity method investments, equity securities without readily determinable fair values and debt securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity are reviewed each reporting period to determine whether a significant event or change in circumstances has occurred that may have an adverse effect on the fair value of each investment. When such events or changes occur, we evaluate the fair value of the investment to determine whether or not an impairment exists. We also perform this evaluation every reporting period for each investment for which an impairment indicator exists. The fair values of most of our Company's investments in publicly traded companies are often readily available based on quoted market prices. For investments in nonpublicly traded companies, management's assessment of fair value is based on valuation methodologies including discounted cash flows, estimates of sales proceeds and appraisals, as appropriate. We consider the assumptions that we believe a hypothetical marketplace participant would use in evaluating estimated future cash flows when employing the discounted cash flow or estimates of sales proceeds valuation methodologies. The ability to accurately predict future cash flows, especially in emerging and developing markets, may impact the determination of fair value. In the event the fair value of an investment declines below our cost basis, management is required to determine if the decline in fair value is other than temporary. If management determines the decline is other than temporary, an impairment charge is recorded. Management's assessment as to the nature of a decline in fair value is based on, among other things, the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than our cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and our intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.
Equity Securities
The carrying values of our equity securities were included in the following line items in our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
 
Fair Value with Changes Recognized in Income

Measurement Alternative — No Readily Determinable Fair Value

September 27, 2019
 
 
Marketable securities
$
310

$

Other investments
796

82

Other assets
989


Total equity securities
$
2,095

$
82

December 31, 2018


Marketable securities
$
278

$

Other investments
787

80

Other assets
869


Total equity securities
$
1,934

$
80


The calculation of net unrealized gains and losses recognized during the period related to equity securities still held at the end of the period is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
$
29

$
62

Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities sold
during the period

5

Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
   still held at the end of the period
$
29

$
57


 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
$
163

$
21

Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities sold
during the period
16

13

Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
   still held at the end of the period
$
147

$
8


Debt Securities
Our debt securities consisted of the following (in millions):
 
 
Gross Unrealized
Estimated Fair Value

 
Cost

Gains

Losses

September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
$
45

$
1

$

$
46

Available-for-sale securities
3,445

150

(2
)
3,593

Total debt securities
$
3,490

$
151

$
(2
)
$
3,639

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
$
45

$

$
(1
)
$
44

Available-for-sale securities
4,901

119

(27
)
4,993

Total debt securities
$
4,946

$
119

$
(28
)
$
5,037


The fair values of our debt securities were included in the following line items in our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
 
September 27, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Trading Securities

Available-for-Sale Securities

 
Trading Securities

Available-for-Sale Securities

Cash and cash equivalents
$

$
155

 
$

$

Marketable securities
46

3,100

 
44

4,691

Other assets

338

 

302

Total debt securities
$
46

$
3,593

 
$
44

$
4,993


The contractual maturities of these available-for-sale debt securities as of September 27, 2019 were as follows (in millions):
 
Cost

Estimated
Fair Value

Within 1 year
$
2,145

$
2,200

After 1 year through 5 years
1,038

1,102

After 5 years through 10 years
72

85

After 10 years
190

206

Total
$
3,445

$
3,593


The Company expects that actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities above because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations.
The sale and/or maturity of available-for-sale debt securities resulted in the following realized activity (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

Gross gains
$
9

$
11

 
$
37

$
19

Gross losses
(1
)
(8
)
 
(5
)
(21
)
Proceeds
1,284

3,421

 
3,074

9,744


Captive Insurance Companies
In accordance with local insurance regulations, our captive insurance companies are required to meet and maintain minimum solvency capital requirements. The Company elected to invest a majority of its solvency capital in a portfolio of marketable equity and debt securities. These securities are included in the disclosures above. The Company uses one of its consolidated captive insurance companies to reinsure group annuity insurance contracts that cover the pension obligations of certain of our European and Canadian pension plans. This captive's solvency capital funds included equity and debt securities of $1,197 million as of September 27, 2019 and $1,056 million as of December 31, 2018, which are classified in the line item other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets because the assets are not available to satisfy our current obligations.
v3.19.3
Inventories
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Inventories  
Inventories INVENTORIES
Inventories consist primarily of raw materials and packaging (which include ingredients and supplies) and finished goods (which include concentrates and syrups in our concentrate operations and finished beverages in our finished product operations). Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We determine cost on the basis of the average cost or first-in, first-out methods. Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Raw materials and packaging
$
2,044

$
2,025

Finished goods
881

773

Other
341

273

Total inventories
$
3,266

$
3,071


v3.19.3
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments  
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments HEDGING TRANSACTIONS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company's financial performance and are referred to as "market risks." When deemed appropriate, our Company uses derivatives as a risk management tool to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed by the Company through the use of derivative and non-derivative financial instruments are foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk and interest rate risk.
The Company uses various types of derivative instruments including, but not limited to, forward contracts, commodity futures contracts, option contracts, collars and swaps. Forward contracts and commodity futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell a quantity of a currency or commodity at a predetermined future date and at a predetermined rate or price. An option contract is an agreement that conveys the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a quantity of a currency or commodity at a predetermined rate or price during a period or at a time in the future. A collar is a strategy that uses a combination of options to limit the range of possible positive or negative returns on an underlying asset or liability to a specific range, or to protect expected future cash flows. To do this, an investor simultaneously buys a put option and sells (writes) a call option, or alternatively buys a call option and sells (writes) a put option. A swap agreement is a contract between two parties to exchange cash flows based on specified underlying notional amounts, assets and/or indices. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The Company may also designate certain non-derivative instruments, such as our foreign currency denominated debt, in hedging relationships.
All derivative instruments are carried at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, primarily in the following line items, as applicable: prepaid expenses and other assets; other assets; accounts payable and accrued expenses; and other liabilities. The carrying values of the derivatives reflect the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties, as applicable. These master netting agreements allow the Company to net settle positive and negative positions (assets and liabilities) arising from different transactions with the same counterparty.
The accounting for gains and losses that result from changes in the fair values of derivative instruments depends on whether the derivatives have been designated and qualify as hedging instruments and the type of hedging relationships. Derivatives can be designated as fair value hedges, cash flow hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. The changes in the fair
values of derivatives that have been designated and qualify for fair value hedge accounting are recorded in the same line item in our condensed consolidated statement of income as the changes in the fair values of the hedged items attributable to the risk being hedged. The changes in the fair values of derivatives that have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into the line item in our condensed consolidated statement of income in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period the hedged items affect earnings. Due to the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instruments and the underlying exposures being hedged, fluctuations in the values of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the fair values or cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. The changes in the fair values of derivatives that were not designated and/or did not qualify as hedging instruments are immediately recognized into earnings.
For derivatives that will be accounted for as hedging instruments, the Company formally designates and documents, at inception, the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure, the risk management objective and the strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. In addition, the Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in either the fair values or cash flows of the related underlying exposures.
The Company determines the fair values of its derivatives based on quoted market prices or pricing models using current market rates. Refer to Note 16. The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of our exposure to the financial risks described above. The amounts exchanged are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates or other financial indices. The Company does not view the fair values of its derivatives in isolation but rather in relation to the fair values or cash flows of the underlying hedged transactions or other exposures. Virtually all of our derivatives are straightforward over-the-counter instruments with liquid markets.
On January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2017-12. For highly effective cash flow hedges, this ASU requires the entire change in fair value of the hedging instrument included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness to be recorded in other comprehensive income. No components of the Company's hedging instruments were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. To reflect the adoption of the new hedging standard on our cash flow hedging relationships at January 1, 2019, we recorded a $6 million increase, net of taxes, to the opening balance of reinvested earnings and a corresponding decrease to AOCI. For fair value hedges of interest rate risk, this ASU allows entities to elect to use the benchmark interest rate component of the contractual coupon cash flows to calculate the change in fair value of the hedged item attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. As a result of applying the new hedging standard to our fair value hedges on January 1, 2019, we recorded a $24 million increase to our hedged long-term debt balances, with a corresponding decrease to the opening balance of reinvested earnings of $18 million, net of taxes.
The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments that were designated and qualified as part of a hedging relationship (in millions):
 
 
Fair Value1,2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Balance Sheet Location1
September 27,
2019

December 31, 2018

Assets:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
80

$
43

Foreign currency contracts
Other assets
103

114

Interest rate contracts
Other assets
695

88

Total assets
 
$
878

$
245

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
38

$
19

Foreign currency contracts
Other liabilities
36

15

Commodity contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses

1

Interest rate contracts
Other liabilities

40

Total liabilities
 
$
74

$
75

1 All of the Company's derivative instruments are carried at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets after considering the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties, as applicable. Current disclosure requirements mandate that derivatives must also be disclosed without reflecting the impact of master netting agreements and cash collateral. Refer to Note 16 for the net presentation of the Company's derivative instruments.
2 Refer to Note 16 for additional information related to the estimated fair value.
The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments that were not designated as hedging instruments (in millions):
 
 
Fair Value1,2
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Balance Sheet Location1
September 27,
2019

December 31, 2018

Assets:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
52

$
61

Commodity contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
1

2

Other derivative instruments
Prepaid expenses and other assets
10

7

Other derivative instruments
Other assets
2


Total assets
 
$
65

$
70

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
33

$
101

Foreign currency contracts
Other liabilities
4


Commodity contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
60

38

Commodity contracts
Other liabilities
4

8

Other derivative instruments
Accounts payable and accrued expenses

13

Total liabilities
 
$
101

$
160

1 All of the Company's derivative instruments are carried at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets after considering the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties, as applicable. Current disclosure requirements mandate that derivatives must also be disclosed without reflecting the impact of master netting agreements and cash collateral. Refer to Note 16 for the net presentation of the Company's derivative instruments.
2 Refer to Note 16 for additional information related to the estimated fair value.
Credit Risk Associated with Derivatives
We have established strict counterparty credit guidelines and enter into transactions only with financial institutions of investment grade or better. We monitor counterparty exposures regularly and review any downgrade in credit rating immediately. If a downgrade in the credit rating of a counterparty were to occur, we have provisions requiring collateral for substantially all of our transactions. To mitigate presettlement risk, minimum credit standards become more stringent as the duration of the derivative financial instrument increases. In addition, the Company's master netting agreements reduce credit risk by permitting the Company to net settle for transactions with the same counterparty. To minimize the concentration of credit risk, we enter into derivative transactions with a portfolio of financial institutions. Based on these factors, we consider the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.
Cash Flow Hedging Strategy
The Company uses cash flow hedges to minimize the variability in cash flows of assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices or interest rates. The changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into the line item in our condensed consolidated statement of income in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period the hedged items affect earnings. The changes in fair values of hedges that are determined to be ineffective are immediately reclassified from AOCI into earnings. The maximum length of time for which the Company hedges its exposure to the variability in future cash flows is typically three years.
The Company maintains a foreign currency cash flow hedging program to reduce the risk that our eventual U.S. dollar net cash inflows from sales outside the United States and U.S. dollar net cash outflows from procurement activities will be adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We enter into forward contracts and purchase foreign currency options (principally euros and Japanese yen) and collars to hedge certain portions of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. When the U.S. dollar strengthens against the foreign currencies, the decline in the present value of future foreign currency cash flows is partially offset by gains in the fair value of the derivative instruments. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens, the increase in the present value of future foreign currency cash flows is partially offset by losses in the fair value of the derivative instruments. The total notional values of derivatives that were designated and qualify for the Company's foreign currency cash flow hedging program were $7,833 million and $3,175 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company uses cross-currency swaps to hedge the changes in cash flows of certain of its foreign currency denominated debt and other monetary assets or liabilities due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For this hedging program, the Company records the change in carrying value of these foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities due to changes in exchange rates into earnings each period. The changes in fair value of the cross-currency swap derivatives are recorded in AOCI with an immediate reclassification into earnings for the change in fair value attributable to fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates. The total notional values of derivatives that have been designated as cash flow hedges for the Company's foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities were $3,028 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
The Company has entered into commodity futures contracts and other derivative instruments on various commodities to mitigate the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in our manufacturing process. These derivative instruments have been designated and qualify as part of the Company's commodity cash flow hedging program. The objective of this hedging program is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with future purchases of certain commodities. The total notional values of derivatives that have been designated and qualify for this program were $2 million and $9 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Our Company monitors our mix of short-term debt and long-term debt regularly. From time to time, we manage our risk to interest rate fluctuations through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements and has designated these instruments as part of the Company's interest rate cash flow hedging program. The objective of this hedging program is to mitigate the risk of adverse changes in benchmark interest rates on the Company's future interest payments. As of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we did not have any interest rate swaps designated as a cash flow hedge. During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, we discontinued a cash flow hedge relationship related to these swaps. We reclassified a loss of $8 million into earnings as a result of the discontinuance.
The following tables present the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges had on other comprehensive income ("OCI"), AOCI and earnings (in millions):
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized
in OCI

Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income1
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)2

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

2 
Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
71

Net operating revenues
$
(5
)
$

 
Foreign currency contracts
3

Cost of goods sold
2


 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(3
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
(46
)
Other income (loss) — net
(46
)

 
Interest rate contracts
(30
)
Interest expense
(10
)

 
Commodity contracts
1

Cost of goods sold


 
Total
$
(1
)

$
(62
)
$

 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
2

Net operating revenues
$
43

$

3 
Foreign currency contracts
3

Cost of goods sold
4


3 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(2
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
20

Other income (loss) — net
23

2

 
Interest rate contracts

Interest expense
(9
)

 
Total
$
25

 
$
59

$
2

 


1 The Company records gains and losses reclassified from AOCI into income for the effective portion and the ineffective portion, if any, to the same line items in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
2 Effective January 1, 2019, ASU 2017-12 eliminated the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness for cash flow hedges. No components of the Company’s hedging instruments were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
3 Includes a de minimis amount of ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship.
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized
in OCI

Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income1
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)2

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

2 
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
44

Net operating revenues
$
2

$

 
Foreign currency contracts
1

Cost of goods sold
9


 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(7
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
(99
)
Other income (loss) — net
(139
)

 
Interest rate contracts
(47
)
Interest expense
(30
)

 
Commodity contracts
1

Cost of goods sold


 
Total
$
(100
)
 
$
(165
)
$

 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
10

Net operating revenues
$
97

$
1

 
Foreign currency contracts
13

Cost of goods sold
5

(3
)
 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(6
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
46

Other income (loss) — net
3

4

 
Interest rate contracts
22

Interest expense
(29
)
(8
)
 
Commodity contracts

Cost of goods sold

(5
)
 
Total
$
91

 
$
70

$
(11
)
 

1 The Company records gains and losses reclassified from AOCI into income for the effective portion and the ineffective portion, if any, to the same line items in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
2 Effective January 1, 2019, ASU 2017-12 eliminated the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness for cash flow hedges. No components of the Company’s hedging instruments were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
As of September 27, 2019, the Company estimates that it will reclassify into earnings during the next 12 months net losses of $16 million from the pretax amount recorded in AOCI as the anticipated cash flows occur.
Fair Value Hedging Strategy
The Company uses interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges to minimize exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed-rate debt that results from fluctuations in benchmark interest rates. The Company also uses cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge the changes in the fair value of foreign currency denominated debt relating to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and benchmark interest rates. The changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and the offsetting changes in fair values of the hedged items are recognized in earnings. The ineffective portions of these hedges are immediately recognized in earnings. When a derivative is no longer designated as a fair value hedge for any reason, including termination and maturity, the remaining unamortized difference between the carrying value of the hedged item at that time and the face value of the hedged item is amortized to earnings over the remaining life of the hedged item, or immediately if the hedged item has matured. The total notional values of derivatives related to our fair value hedges of this type were $12,655 million and $8,023 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company also uses fair value hedges to minimize exposure to changes in the fair value of certain available-for-sale securities from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and the offsetting changes in fair values of the hedged items due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are recognized in earnings. As a result, any difference is reflected in earnings as ineffectiveness. As of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we did not have any fair value hedges of this type.
The following tables summarize the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges had on earnings (in millions):
Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
$
206

$
(38
)
Fixed-rate debt
Interest expense
(200
)
41

Net impact to interest expense
 
$
6

$
3

Net impact of fair value hedging instruments
 
$
6

$
3


Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Nine Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
$
647

$
(57
)
Fixed-rate debt
Interest expense
(637
)
50

Net impact to interest expense
 
$
10

$
(7
)
Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
$

$
(6
)
Available-for-sale securities
Other income (loss) — net

6

Net impact to other income (loss) — net
 
$

$

Net impact of fair value hedging instruments
 
$
10

$
(7
)

The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to hedged items in fair value hedging relationships (in millions):
 
Carrying Value of the Hedged Item
 
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included in the
Carrying Value of the Hedged Item1
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Long-term debt
$
13,091

$
8,043

 
$
710

$
62

1 Cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments does not include changes due to foreign currency exchange rates.
Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations Strategy
The Company uses forward contracts and a portion of its foreign currency denominated debt, a non-derivative financial instrument, to protect the value of our net investments in a number of foreign operations. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in foreign operations, the changes in fair values of the derivative instruments are recognized in net foreign currency translation adjustments, a component of AOCI, to offset the changes in the values of the net investments being hedged. For non-derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in foreign operations, the change in the carrying value of the designated portion of the non-derivative financial instrument due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates is recorded in net foreign currency translation adjustments. Any ineffective net investment hedges are reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the period of change.
The following table summarizes the notional values and pretax impact of changes in the fair values of instruments designated as net investment hedges (in millions):
 
Notional Amount
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
 
as of
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27,
2019

December 31, 2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Foreign currency contracts
$
325

$

 
$
13

$
6

 
$
42

$
6

Foreign currency denominated debt
12,034

12,494

 
476

53

 
444

347

Total
$
12,359

$
12,494

 
$
489

$
59

 
$
486

$
353


The Company did not reclassify any gains or losses related to net investment hedges from AOCI into earnings during the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018. In addition, the Company did not have any ineffectiveness related to net investment hedges during the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018. The cash inflows and outflows associated with the Company's derivative contracts designated as net investment hedges are classified in the line item other investing activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
Economic (Nondesignated) Hedging Strategy
In addition to derivative instruments that are designated and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also uses certain derivatives as economic hedges of foreign currency, interest rate and commodity exposure. Although these derivatives were not designated and/or did not qualify for hedge accounting, they are effective economic hedges. The changes in the fair value of economic hedges are immediately recognized into earnings.
The Company uses foreign currency economic hedges to offset the earnings impact that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on certain monetary assets and liabilities denominated in nonfunctional currencies. The changes in fair value of economic hedges used to offset those monetary assets and liabilities are immediately recognized into earnings in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statement of income. In addition, we use foreign currency economic hedges to minimize the variability in cash flows associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, including those related to certain acquisition and divestiture activities. The changes in fair values of economic hedges used to offset the variability in U.S. dollar net cash flows are recognized into earnings in the line items net operating revenues, cost of goods sold or other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statement of income, as applicable. The total notional values of derivatives related to our foreign currency economic hedges were $4,655 million and $10,939 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company also uses certain derivatives as economic hedges to mitigate the price risk associated with the purchase of materials used in the manufacturing process and for vehicle fuel. The changes in fair values of these economic hedges are immediately recognized into earnings in the line items net operating revenues, cost of goods sold, or selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statement of income, as applicable. The total notional values of derivatives related to our economic hedges of this type were $552 million and $373 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The following tables present the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments had on earnings (in millions):
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Foreign currency contracts
Net operating revenues
$
15

$
8

Foreign currency contracts
Cost of goods sold
2

9

Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
(21
)
29

Commodity contracts
Cost of goods sold
(60
)
3

Other derivative instruments
Selling, general and administrative expenses
4

18

Other derivative instruments
Other income (loss) — net
5


Total
 
$
(55
)
$
67

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Nine Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Foreign currency contracts
Net operating revenues
$
2

$
34

Foreign currency contracts
Cost of goods sold
4

3

Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
(46
)
(87
)
Interest rate contracts
Interest expense

(1
)
Commodity contracts
Cost of goods sold
(58
)
15

Other derivative instruments
Selling, general and administrative expenses
32

11

Other derivative instruments
Other income (loss) — net
39


Total
 
$
(27
)
$
(25
)

v3.19.3
Debt and Borrowing Arrangements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Debt and Borrowing Arrangements Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT AND BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS
During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company issued euro- and U.S. dollar-denominated debt of €3,500 million and $2,000 million, respectively. The carrying value of this debt as of September 27, 2019 was $5,793 million. The general terms of the notes issued are as follows:
€750 million total principal amount of notes due March 8, 2021, at a variable interest rate equal to the three month Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") plus 0.20 percent;
€1,000 million total principal amount of notes due September 22, 2022, at a fixed interest rate of 0.125 percent;
€1,000 million total principal amount of notes due September 22, 2026, at a fixed interest rate of 0.75 percent;
€750 million total principal amount of notes due March 8, 2031, at a fixed interest rate of 1.25 percent;
$1,000 million total principal amount of notes due September 6, 2024, at a fixed interest rate of 1.75 percent; and
$1,000 million total principal amount of notes due September 6, 2029, at a fixed interest rate of 2.125 percent.
During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company retired upon maturity:
€1,500 million total principal amount of notes due March 8, 2019, at a variable interest rate equal to the three month EURIBOR plus 0.25 percent;
$1,000 million total principal amount of notes due May 30, 2019, at a fixed interest rate of 1.375 percent; and
€2,000 million total principal amount of notes due September 9, 2019, at a variable interest rate equal to the three month EURIBOR plus 0.23 percent.
v3.19.3
Leases Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] LEASES
We have operating leases primarily for real estate, vehicles, and manufacturing and other equipment.
Balance sheet information related to operating leases is as follows (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

Operating lease ROU assets1
$
1,310

Current portion of operating lease liabilities2
$
253

Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities3
1,076

Total operating lease liabilities
$
1,329

1 Operating lease ROU assets are recorded in the line item other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
2 The current portion of operating lease liabilities is recorded in the line item accounts payable and accrued expenses in our condensed
consolidated balance sheet.
3 The noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities is recorded in the line item other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
We had operating lease costs of $78 million and $236 million for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, respectively. Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $257 million during the nine months ended September 27, 2019. Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations were $214 million during the nine months ended September 27, 2019.
Information associated with the measurement of our remaining operating lease obligations as of September 27, 2019 is as follows:
Weighted-average remaining lease term
7 years

Weighted-average discount rate
3
%

The following table summarizes the maturity of our operating lease liabilities as of September 27, 2019 (in millions):
2019
$
72

2020
272

2021
236

2022
201

2023
163

Thereafter
521

Total operating lease payments
1,465

Less: Imputed interest
136

Total operating lease liabilities
$
1,329


Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 25 years, inclusive of renewal or termination options that we are reasonably certain to exercise.
v3.19.3
Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Guarantees
As of September 27, 2019, we were contingently liable for guarantees of indebtedness owed by third parties of $595 million, of which $244 million was related to variable interest entities. Our guarantees are primarily related to third-party customers, bottlers, vendors and container manufacturing operations and have arisen through the normal course of business. These guarantees have various terms, and none of these guarantees is individually significant. These amounts represent the maximum potential future payments that we could be required to make under the guarantees; however, we do not consider it probable that we will be required to satisfy these guarantees.
We believe our exposure to concentrations of credit risk is limited due to the diverse geographic areas covered by our operations.
Legal Contingencies
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings. We establish reserves for specific legal proceedings when we determine that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and/or for which no estimate of possible losses can be made. Management believes that the total liabilities of the Company that may arise as a result of currently pending legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company taken as a whole.
Tax Audits
The Company is involved in various tax matters, some of which the outcome is uncertain. We establish reserves to remove some or all of the tax benefit of any of our tax positions at the time we determine that it becomes uncertain based upon one of the following conditions: (1) the tax position is not "more likely than not" to be sustained; (2) the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained but for a lesser amount; or (3) the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained but not in the financial period in which the tax position was originally taken. For purposes of evaluating whether or not a tax position is uncertain, (1) we presume the tax position will be examined by the relevant taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information; (2) the technical merits of a tax position are derived from authorities such as legislation and statutes, legislative intent, regulations, rulings and case law and their applicability to the facts and circumstances of the tax position; and (3) each tax position is evaluated without consideration of the possibility of offset or aggregation with other tax positions taken. A number of years may elapse before a particular uncertain tax position is audited and finally resolved. The number of years subject to tax audits or tax assessments varies depending on the tax jurisdiction. The tax benefit that has been previously reserved because of a failure to meet the "more likely than not" recognition threshold would be recognized in our income tax expense in the first interim period when the uncertainty disappears under any one of the following conditions: (1) the tax position is "more likely than not" to be sustained; (2) the tax position, amount, and/or timing is ultimately settled through negotiation or litigation; or (3) the statute of limitations for the tax position has expired. Refer to Note 15.
On September 17, 2015, the Company received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency (the "Notice") from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") for the tax years 2007 through 2009 after a five-year audit. In the Notice, the IRS claimed that the Company's U.S. taxable income should be increased by an amount that creates a potential additional federal income tax liability of approximately $3.3 billion for the period plus interest. No penalties were asserted in the Notice. The disputed amounts largely relate to a transfer pricing matter involving the appropriate amount of taxable income the Company should report in the United States in connection with its licensing of intangible property to certain related foreign licensees regarding the manufacturing, distribution, sale, marketing, and promotion of products in certain foreign markets.
During the 2007-2009 audit period, the Company followed the same transfer pricing methodology for these licenses that had consistently been followed since the methodology was agreed with the IRS in a 1996 closing agreement (the "Closing Agreement") that applied back to 1987. The Closing Agreement provided prospective penalty protection conditioned on the Company's continued adherence to the prescribed methodology absent a change in material facts or circumstances or relevant federal tax law. Although the IRS subsequently asserted, without explanation, that material facts and circumstances and relevant federal tax law had changed, it has not asserted penalties. The Company's compliance with the Closing Agreement was audited and confirmed by the IRS in five successive audit cycles covering the subsequent 11 years through 2006, with the last audit concluding as recently as 2009.
The Notice represents a repudiation of the methodology previously adopted in the Closing Agreement. The IRS designated the matter for litigation on October 15, 2015. Due to the fact that the matter remains designated, the Company is prevented from pursuing any administrative settlement at IRS Appeals or under the IRS Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement Program.
The Company firmly believes that the IRS' claims are without merit and is pursuing, and will continue to pursue, all available administrative and judicial remedies necessary to vigorously defend its position. To that end, the Company filed a petition in the U.S. Tax Court on December 14, 2015, and the IRS filed its answer on February 12, 2016. On October 4, 2017, the IRS filed an amended answer to the Company's petition in which it increased its transfer pricing adjustment by $385 million resulting in an additional tax adjustment of $135 million.
On June 20, 2017, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment on the portion of the IRS' adjustments related to our licensee in Mexico. On December 14, 2017, the U.S. Tax Court issued a decision on the summary judgment motion in favor of the Company. This decision effectively reduced the IRS' potential tax adjustment by approximately $138 million.
The U.S. Tax Court trial was held from March 8, 2018 through May 11, 2018. The Company and the IRS filed and exchanged final post-trial briefs in April 2019. It is not known how much time will elapse thereafter prior to the issuance of the court's opinion. In the interim, or subsequent to the court's opinion, the IRS may propose similar adjustments for years subsequent to the 2007-2009 litigation period. While the Company continues to strongly disagree with the IRS' position, there is no assurance that the court will rule in the Company's favor, and it is possible that all or some portion of the adjustment proposed by the Notice ultimately could be sustained. In that event, the Company may be subject to significant additional liabilities for the years at issue and potentially also for subsequent periods, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from tax disputes such as this and other examinations for all open years to determine the adequacy of its tax reserves. Any such adjustments related to years prior to 2018, either in the litigation period or later, may have an impact on the transition tax payable as part of the Tax Reform Act.
Risk Management Programs
The Company has numerous global insurance programs in place to help protect the Company from the risk of loss. In general, we are self-insured for large portions of many different types of claims; however, we do use commercial insurance above our self-insured retentions to reduce the Company's risk of catastrophic loss. Our reserves for the Company's self-insured losses are estimated using actuarial methods and assumptions of the insurance industry, adjusted for our specific expectations based on our claim history. Our self-insurance reserves totaled $308 million and $362 million as of September 27, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
v3.19.3
Comprehensive Income
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Comprehensive Income  
Comprehensive Income OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
AOCI attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company is separately presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as a component of The Coca-Cola Company's shareowners' equity, which also includes our proportionate share of equity method investees' AOCI. OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests is allocated to, and included in, our condensed consolidated balance sheet as part of the line item equity attributable to noncontrolling interests.
AOCI attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company consisted of the following, net of tax (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

 
December 31, 2018

Foreign currency translation adjustments1
$
(11,803
)
 
$
(11,045
)
Accumulated derivative net gains (losses)1, 2
(125
)
 
(126
)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities1
103

 
50

Adjustments to pension and other benefit liabilities1
(1,881
)
 
(1,693
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(13,706
)
 
$
(12,814
)

1 The change in the balance from December 31, 2018 includes a portion of a $513 million reclassification to reinvested earnings from AOCI
upon the adoption of ASU 2018-02. Refer to Note 1.
2 The change in the balance from December 31, 2018 includes a $6 million reclassification to reinvested earnings from AOCI upon the
adoption of ASU 2017-12. Refer to Note 1 and Note 6.
The following table summarizes the allocation of total comprehensive income between shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company and noncontrolling interests (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
Shareowners of
The Coca-Cola Company

Noncontrolling
Interests

Total

Consolidated net income
$
6,878

$
42

$
6,920

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Net foreign currency translation adjustments
(549
)
(130
)
(679
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
30


30

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt
   securities2
46


46

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
100


100

Total comprehensive income
$
6,505

$
(88
)
$
6,417

1 Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.


The following tables present OCI attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company, including our proportionate share of equity method investees' OCI (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(256
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(262
)
Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(924
)
 

 
(924
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
489

 
(122
)
 
367

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(691
)
 
$
(128
)
 
$
(819
)
Derivatives:

 

 

Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(2
)
 
$
1

 
$
(1
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
62

 
(15
)
 
47

Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
60

 
$
(14
)
 
$
46

Available-for-sale debt securities:

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
29

 
$
(7
)
 
$
22

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(8
)
 
2

 
(6
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
21

 
$
(5
)
 
$
16

Pension and other benefit liabilities:

 

 

Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
37

 
(9
)
 
28

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
41

 
$
(9
)
 
$
32

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
   Company
$
(569
)
 
$
(156
)
 
$
(725
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(141
)
 
$
(77
)
 
$
(218
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
192

 

 
192

Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(888
)
 

 
(888
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
486

 
(121
)
 
365

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(351
)
 
$
(198
)
 
$
(549
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(119
)
 
$
24

 
$
(95
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
166

 
(41
)
 
125

Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
47

 
$
(17
)
 
$
30

Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
88

 
$
(17
)
 
$
71

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(32
)
 
7

 
(25
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
56

 
$
(10
)
 
$
46

Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
11

 
$
5

 
$
16

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
111

 
(27
)
 
84

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
122

 
$
(22
)
 
$
100

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
   Company
$
(126
)
 
$
(247
)
 
$
(373
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.
Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(446
)
 
$
19

 
$
(427
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
170

 

 
170

Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(119
)
 

 
(119
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
59

 
(15
)
 
44

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(336
)

$
4


$
(332
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
19

 
$
(7
)
 
$
12

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(58
)
 
16

 
(42
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
(39
)
 
$
9

 
$
(30
)
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(13
)
 
$
24

 
$
11

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
(16
)
 
$
26

 
$
10

Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
7

 
$

 
$
7

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
65

 
(16
)
 
49

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
72

 
$
(16
)
 
$
56

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
Company
$
(319
)

$
23


$
(296
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(1,431
)
 
$
(66
)
 
$
(1,497
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
268

 

 
268

Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(695
)
 

 
(695
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
353

 
(88
)
 
265

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(1,505
)

$
(154
)

$
(1,659
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
84

 
$
(21
)
 
$
63

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(56
)
 
15

 
(41
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
28

 
$
(6
)
 
$
22

Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(139
)
 
$
45

 
$
(94
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
2

 
1

 
3

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
(137
)
 
$
46

 
$
(91
)
Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
278

 
$
(62
)
 
$
216

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
209

 
(53
)
 
156

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
487

 
$
(115
)
 
$
372

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
Company
$
(1,127
)
 
$
(229
)
 
$
(1,356
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.


The following table presents the amounts and line items in our condensed consolidated statements of income where adjustments reclassified from AOCI into income were recorded (in millions):
 
 
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
into Income
 
Description of AOCI Component
Financial Statement Line Item
Three Months Ended September 27, 2019

 
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019

 
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Divestitures, deconsolidations and other1
Other income (loss) — net
$

 
$
192

 
 
Income before income taxes

 
192

 
 
Income taxes

 

 
 
Consolidated net income
$

 
$
192

 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Net operating revenues
$
5

 
$
(2
)
 
Foreign currency contracts
Cost of goods sold
(2
)
 
(9
)
 
Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
46

 
139

 
Divestitures, deconsolidations and other
Other income (loss) — net

 
1

 
Foreign currency and interest rate contracts
Interest expense
13

 
37

 
 
Income before income taxes
62

 
166

 
 
Income taxes
(15
)
 
(41
)
 
 
Consolidated net income
$
47

 
$
125

 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of debt securities
Other income (loss) — net
$
(8
)
 
$
(32
)
 
 
Income before income taxes
(8
)
 
(32
)
 
 
Income taxes
2

 
7

 
 
Consolidated net income
$
(6
)
 
$
(25
)
 
Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Recognized net actuarial loss
Other income (loss) — net
$
39

 
$
116

 
Recognized prior service cost (credit)
Other income (loss) — net
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
 
Income before income taxes
37

 
111

 
 
Income taxes
(9
)
 
(27
)
 
 
Consolidated net income
$
28

 
$
84

 
1 
Primarily related to our previously held equity ownership interest in CHI and the sale of a portion of our equity ownership interest in Andina. Refer to Note 2.
v3.19.3
Changes in Equity
9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2018
Changes in Equity [Abstract]  
Changes in Equity CHANGES IN EQUITY
The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amounts of total equity, equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company and equity attributable to noncontrolling interests (in millions):
 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 

Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-
controlling
Interests

June 28, 2019
4,275

$
20,295

$
64,602

$
(12,981
)
$
1,760

$
16,833

$
(52,033
)
$
2,114

Comprehensive income (loss)

1,723

2,593

(725
)



(145
)
Dividends paid/payable to
  shareowners of The Coca-Cola
  Company ($0.40 per share)

(1,714
)
(1,714
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
   interests

(7
)





(7
)
Business combinations including
   purchase accounting adjustments

8






8

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
9

378




206

172


September 27, 2019
4,284

$
20,683

$
65,481

$
(13,706
)
$
1,760

$
17,039

$
(51,861
)
$
1,970

 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-
controlling
Interests

December 31, 2018
4,268

$
19,058

$
63,234

$
(12,814
)
$
1,760

$
16,520

$
(51,719
)
$
2,077

Adoption of accounting standards1

(18
)
501

(519
)




Comprehensive income (loss)

6,417

6,878

(373
)



(88
)
Dividends paid/payable to
   shareowners of The Coca-Cola
   Company ($1.20 per share)

(5,132
)
(5,132
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
   interests

(27
)





(27
)
Business combinations including
   purchase accounting adjustments

8






8

Purchases of treasury stock
(14
)
(635
)




(635
)

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
30

1,012




519

493


September 27, 2019
4,284

$
20,683

$
65,481

$
(13,706
)
$
1,760

$
17,039

$
(51,861
)
$
1,970

1 Refer to Note 1 and Note 6.

 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-controlling
Interests

June 29, 2018
4,253

$
20,176

$
63,808

$
(11,774
)
$
1,760

$
16,117

$
(51,588
)
$
1,853

Comprehensive income (loss)

1,644

1,880

(296
)



60

Dividends paid/payable to
shareowners of The Coca-Cola
Company ($0.39 per share)

(1,660
)
(1,660
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
  interests

(6
)





(6
)
Purchases of treasury stock
(6
)
(241
)




(241
)

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
9

258




149

109


Other activities

7






7

September 28, 2018
4,256

$
20,178

$
64,028

$
(12,070
)
$
1,760

$
16,266

$
(51,720
)
$
1,914

 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-controlling
Interests

December 31, 2017
4,259

$
18,977

$
60,430

$
(10,305
)
$
1,760

$
15,864

$
(50,677
)
$
1,905

Adoption of accounting standards1

2,605

3,014

(409
)




Comprehensive income (loss)

4,217

5,564

(1,356
)



9

Dividends paid/payable to
  shareowners of The Coca-Cola
  Company ($1.17 per share)

(4,980
)
(4,980
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
  interests

(19
)





(19
)
Business combinations

13






13

Purchases of treasury stock
(33
)
(1,451
)




(1,451
)

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
30

810




402

408


Other activities

6






6

September 28, 2018
4,256

$
20,178

$
64,028

$
(12,070
)
$
1,760

$
16,266

$
(51,720
)
$
1,914

1 Refer to Note 1, Note 3 and Note 4.
v3.19.3
Significant Operating and Nonoperating Items
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Significant Operating and Nonoperating Items  
Significant Operating and Nonoperating Items SIGNIFICANT OPERATING AND NONOPERATING ITEMS
Other Operating Charges
During the three months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded other operating charges of $125 million. These charges primarily consisted of $61 million related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program and $42 million related to the impairment of a trademark in Asia Pacific. In addition, other operating charges included $21 million for costs incurred to refranchise certain of our North America bottling operations. Costs related to refranchising include, among other items, internal and external costs for individuals directly working on the refranchising efforts, severance, and costs associated with the implementation of information technology systems to facilitate consistent data standards and availability throughout our North America bottling system. Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the trademark impairment charge. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these charges had on our operating segments and Corporate.
During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded other operating charges of $344 million. These charges primarily consisted of $184 million related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program and $42 million related to the impairment of a trademark in Asia Pacific. In addition, other operating charges included $46 million of transaction costs associated with the purchase of Costa, which we acquired in January 2019, and $61 million for costs incurred to refranchise certain of our North America bottling operations. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the acquisition of Costa. Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the trademark impairment charge. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these charges had on our operating segments and Corporate.
During the three months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded other operating charges of $155 million. These charges primarily consisted of $107 million related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. In addition, other operating charges included $38 million related to costs incurred to refranchise certain of our North America bottling operations. Other operating charges also included $4 million related to tax litigation expense. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the refranchising of our bottling operations. Refer to Note 9 for additional information related to the tax litigation. Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these charges had on our operating segments and Corporate.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded other operating charges of $916 million. These charges primarily consisted of $450 million of CCR asset impairments and $313 million related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. In addition, other operating charges included $117 million related to costs incurred to refranchise certain of our North America bottling operations. Other operating charges also included $31 million related to tax litigation expense. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the refranchising of our bottling operations. Refer to Note 9 for additional information related to the tax litigation. Refer to Note 13 for additional information on the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the asset impairment charges. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these charges had on our operating segments and Corporate.
Other Nonoperating Items
Equity Income (Loss) — Net
During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded net charges of $39 million and $107 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded a net gain of $19 million and a net charge of $65 million, respectively. These amounts represent the Company's proportionate share of significant operating and nonoperating items recorded by certain of our equity method investees. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these items had on our operating segments and Corporate.








Other Income (Loss) — Net
During the three months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recognized a gain of $739 million on the sale of a retail and office building in New York City. The Company also recognized a net gain of $38 million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities and trading debt securities as well as realized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities. In addition, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $120 million related to Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. ("CCBJHI"), an equity method investee, and other-than-temporary impairment charges of $255 million related to certain equity method investees in the Middle East. The Company also recorded net charges of $103 million primarily related to post-closing adjustments as contemplated by the related agreements associated with the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on refranchising activities. Refer to Note 4 for additional information on equity and debt securities. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the impairment charges. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these items had on our operating segments and Corporate.
During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recognized a gain of $739 million on the sale of a retail and office building in New York City. The Company also recognized a net gain of $197 million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities and trading debt securities as well as realized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities and a gain of $39 million related to the sale of a portion of our equity ownership interest in Andina. These gains were partially offset by other-than-temporary impairment charges of $406 million related to CCBJHI, an equity method investee, $57 million related to one of our equity method investees in North America, $255 million related to certain equity method investees in the Middle East and $49 million related to one of our equity method investees in Latin America. The Company also recorded an adjustment to reduce the carrying amount of CCBA's fixed assets and definite-lived intangible assets by $160 million and recognized a $121 million loss in conjunction with our acquisition of the remaining equity ownership interest in CHI. Additionally, the Company recognized net charges of $107 million primarily related to post-closing adjustments as contemplated by the related agreements associated with the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America and charges of $4 million primarily related to payments made to convert the bottling agreements for certain North America bottling partners' territories to a single form of CBA with additional requirements. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the CCBA asset adjustment, refranchising activities, the North America conversion payments, the acquisition of the remaining equity ownership interest in CHI and the sale of a portion of our equity ownership interest in Andina. Refer to Note 4 for additional information on equity and debt securities. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the adjustment to CCBA's assets, impairment charges and the loss recognized in conjunction with our acquisition of the remaining equity ownership interest in CHI. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these items had on our operating segments and Corporate.
During the three months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $554 million related to assets held by CCBA, net charges of $275 million due to the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America and an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $205 million related to our equity method investee in Indonesia. The Company also recorded charges of $35 million related to pension settlements and charges of $12 million primarily related to payments made to convert the bottling agreements for certain North America bottling partners' territories to a single form of CBA with additional requirements. These charges were partially offset by a net gain of $370 million related to the sale of our equity ownership in Lindley and a net gain of $11 million related to the refranchising of our Latin American bottling operations. The Company also recognized a net gain of $41 million related to economic hedging activity associated with certain acquisition and divestiture activities, and a net gain of $64 million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities and trading debt securities as well as realized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the CCBA asset impairment, refranchising activities, North America conversion payments and the sale of our equity ownership in Lindley. Refer to Note 4 for additional information on equity and debt securities. Refer to Note 6 for additional information on our hedging activities. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the impairment charges. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these items had on our operating segments and Corporate.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $554 million related to assets held by CCBA, net charges of $379 million due to the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America and other-than-temporary impairment charges of $257 million related to two of our equity method investees. The Company also recorded charges of $121 million related to pension settlements, charges of $33 million primarily related to the reversal of the cumulative translation adjustments resulting from the substantial liquidation of the Company's former Russian juice operations and charges of $33 million primarily related to payments made to convert the bottling agreements for certain North America bottling partners' territories to a single form of CBA with additional requirements. These charges were partially offset by a net gain of $370 million related to the sale of our equity ownership in Lindley and a net gain of $47 million related to the refranchising of our Latin American bottling operations. The Company also recognized a net gain of $41 million related to economic hedging activity associated with certain acquisition and divestiture activities, and a net gain of $15 million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities and trading debt securities as well as realized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the CCBA asset impairment, refranchising activities, North America conversion payments and the sale of our equity ownership in Lindley. Refer to Note 4 for additional
information on equity and debt securities. Refer to Note 6 for additional information on our hedging activities. Refer to Note 16 for information on how the Company determined the impairment charges. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these items had on our operating segments and Corporate.
v3.19.3
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Productivity integration and restructuring initiatives  
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives[Text Block] PRODUCTIVITY AND REINVESTMENT PROGRAM
In February 2012, the Company announced a productivity and reinvestment program designed to further enable our efforts to strengthen our brands and reinvest our resources to drive long-term profitable growth. This program is focused on the following initiatives: global supply chain optimization; global marketing and innovation effectiveness; operating expense leverage and operational excellence; data and information technology systems standardization; and the integration of Coca‑Cola Enterprises Inc.'s former North America business.
In February 2014, the Company announced the expansion of our productivity and reinvestment program to drive incremental productivity that will primarily be redirected into increased media investments. Our incremental productivity goal consists of two relatively equal components. First, we will expand savings through global supply chain optimization, data and information technology systems standardization, and resource and cost reallocation. Second, we will increase the effectiveness of our marketing investments by transforming our marketing and commercial model to redeploy resources into more consumer-facing marketing investments to accelerate growth.
In October 2014, the Company announced that we were further expanding our productivity and reinvestment program and extending it through 2019. The expansion of the productivity initiatives focuses on four key areas: restructuring the Company's global supply chain; implementing zero-based work, an evolution of zero-based budget principles, across the organization; streamlining and simplifying the Company's operating model; and further driving increased discipline and efficiency in direct marketing investments.
In April 2017, the Company announced another expansion of our productivity and reinvestment program. This expansion is focused on achieving additional efficiencies in both our supply chain and our marketing expenditures as well as transitioning to a new, more agile operating model to enable growth. Under this operating model, our business units will be supported by an expanded enabling services organization and a corporate center focused on a few strategic initiatives, policy and governance. The expanded enabling services organization will focus on both simplifying and standardizing key transactional processes and providing support to business units through global centers of excellence. Certain productivity initiatives included in this program, primarily related to our enabling services organization, will continue beyond 2019.
The Company has incurred total pretax expenses of $3,750 million related to our productivity and reinvestment program since it commenced. These expenses were recorded in the line items other operating charges and other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income. Refer to Note 17 for the impact these charges had on our operating segments and Corporate. Outside services reported in the tables below primarily relate to expenses in connection with legal, outplacement and consulting activities. Other direct costs reported in the tables below include, among other items, internal and external costs associated with the development, communication, administration and implementation of these initiatives; accelerated depreciation on certain fixed assets; contract termination fees; and relocation costs.
The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to these productivity and reinvestment initiatives and the changes in the accrued amounts as of and for the three months ended September 27, 2019 (in millions):
 
Accrued Balance
June 28, 2019

Costs Incurred
Three Months Ended
September 27, 2019

Payments

Noncash
and
Exchange

Accrued Balance
September 27, 2019

Severance pay and benefits
$
49

$
6

$
(10
)
$

$
45

Outside services
8

23

(26
)

5

Other direct costs
8

32

(26
)
(6
)
8

Total
$
65

$
61

$
(62
)
$
(6
)
$
58


The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to these productivity and reinvestment initiatives and the changes in the accrued amounts as of and for the nine months ended September 27, 2019 (in millions):
 
Accrued Balance
December 31, 2018

Costs Incurred
Nine Months Ended
September 27, 2019

Payments

Noncash
and
Exchange

Accrued Balance
September 27, 2019

Severance pay and benefits
$
76

$
18

$
(50
)
$
1

$
45

Outside services
10

73

(78
)

5

Other direct costs
4

93

(66
)
(23
)
8

Total
$
90

$
184

$
(194
)
$
(22
)
$
58


v3.19.3
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans  
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Net periodic benefit cost (income) for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following (in millions):
 
Pension Benefits  
 
Other Benefits  
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Service cost
$
26

$
30

 
$
2

$
3

Interest cost
73

75

 
7

6

Expected return on plan assets1
(138
)
(160
)
 
(3
)
(3
)
Amortization of prior service credit
(1
)
(1
)
 
(1
)
(4
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
38

29

 
1

1

Net periodic benefit cost (income)
(2
)
(27
)
 
6

3

Curtailment charges2

5

 


Settlement charges2

35

 


Special termination benefits2

8

 


Total cost (income) recognized in condensed consolidated statements
    of income
$
(2
)
$
21

 
$
6

$
3

1 The weighted-average expected long-term rates of return on plan assets used in computing 2019 net periodic benefit cost (income) are 7.7 percent for pension benefit plans and 4.6 percent for other benefit plans.
2 The curtailment charges, settlement charges and special termination benefits in 2018 were related to North America refranchising and the Company's productivity and reinvestment program.
 
Pension Benefits  
 
Other Benefits  
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Service cost
$
78

$
93

 
$
7

$
8

Interest cost
218

221

 
20

18

Expected return on plan assets1
(414
)
(490
)
 
(10
)
(10
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
(3
)
3

 
(2
)
(11
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
114

92

 
2

3

Net periodic benefit cost (income)
(7
)
(81
)
 
17

8

Curtailment charges2

5

 


Settlement charges2

121

 


Special termination benefits2

8

 


Total cost (income) recognized in condensed consolidated statements
    of income
$
(7
)
$
53

 
$
17

$
8

1 The weighted-average expected long-term rates of return on plan assets used in computing 2019 net periodic benefit cost (income) are
7.7 percent for pension benefit plans and 4.6 percent for other benefit plans.
2 The curtailment charges, settlement charges and special termination benefits in 2018 were related to North America refranchising and the Company's productivity and reinvestment program.
All of the amounts in the tables above, other than service cost, were recorded in the line item other income (loss) — net in our condensed consolidated statements of income. During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company contributed $29 million to our pension trusts. We do not anticipate making additional contributions for the remainder of 2019. The Company contributed $98 million to our pension trusts during the nine months ended September 28, 2018.
v3.19.3
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Income taxes  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
The Company recorded income taxes of $503 million (16.3 percent effective tax rate) and $555 million (23.4 percent effective tax rate) during the three months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively. The Company recorded income taxes of $1,446 million (17.3 percent effective tax rate) and $1,711 million (23.6 percent effective tax rate) during the nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively.
The Company's effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018 vary from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 21.0 percent primarily due to the tax impact of significant operating and nonoperating items, along with the tax benefits of having significant operations outside the United States and significant earnings generated in investments accounted for under the equity method, both of which are generally taxed at rates lower than the statutory U.S. rate.
The Company's effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 included $213 million and $245 million, respectively, of net tax benefit recorded, primarily associated with return to provision adjustments. Also included are excess tax benefits associated with the Company's stock-based compensation arrangements and net tax charges for changes to our uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, as well as for agreed-upon tax matters. The Company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 27, 2019 also included $199 million of tax benefit recorded as a result of CCBA no longer qualifying as a discontinued operation.
The Company's effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018 included $125 million of tax benefit and $9 million of tax expense, respectively, to adjust our provisional tax estimate recorded as of December 31, 2017 related to the Tax Reform Act signed into law on December 22, 2017.
On September 17, 2015, the Company received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency from the IRS for the tax years 2007 through 2009, after a five-year audit. Refer to Note 9.
v3.19.3
Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, the inputs used to measure fair value are prioritized based on a three-level hierarchy. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1. We value assets and liabilities included in this level using dealer and broker quotations, certain pricing models, bid prices, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. For our Company, the only assets and liabilities that are adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis are investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values, debt securities classified as trading or available-for-sale and derivative financial instruments. Additionally, the Company adjusts the carrying value of certain long-term debt as a result of the Company's fair value hedging strategy.
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities
The fair values of our investments in debt and equity securities using quoted market prices from daily exchange traded markets are based on the closing price as of the balance sheet date and are classified as Level 1. The fair values of our investments in debt and equity securities classified as Level 2 are priced using quoted market prices for similar instruments or nonbinding market prices that are corroborated by observable market data. Inputs into these valuation techniques include actual trade data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes and other similar data. These inputs are obtained from quoted market prices, independent pricing vendors or other sources.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The fair values of our futures contracts are primarily determined using quoted contract prices on futures exchange markets. The fair values of these instruments are based on the closing contract price as of the balance sheet date and are classified as Level 1.
The fair values of our derivative instruments other than futures are determined using standard valuation models. The significant inputs used in these models are readily available in public markets, or can be derived from observable market transactions, and therefore have been classified as Level 2. Inputs used in these standard valuation models for derivative instruments other than futures include the applicable exchange rates, forward rates, interest rates, discount rates and commodity prices. The standard valuation model for options also uses implied volatility as an additional input. The discount rates are based on the historical
U.S. Deposit or U.S. Treasury rates, and the implied volatility specific to options is based on quoted rates from financial institutions.
Included in the fair values of derivative instruments is an adjustment for nonperformance risk. The adjustment is based on current credit default swap ("CDS") rates applied to each contract, by counterparty. We use our counterparty's CDS rate when we are in an asset position and our own CDS rate when we are in a liability position. The adjustment for nonperformance risk did not have a significant impact on the fair values of our derivative instruments.
The following tables summarize those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
September 27, 2019
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 
Other3

Netting
Adjustment

4 
Fair Value
Measurements

 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities with readily determinable values1
$
1,815

$
210

$
11

 
$
59

$

 
$
2,095

 
Debt securities1

3,620

19




 
3,639

 
Derivatives2
6

937


 

(537
)
5 
406

7 
Total assets
$
1,821

$
4,767

$
30

 
$
59

$
(537
)
 
$
6,140

 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives2
$
(38
)
$
(137
)
$

 
$

$
147

6 
$
(28
)
7 
Total liabilities
$
(38
)
$
(137
)
$

 
$

$
147

 
$
(28
)
 
1Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the composition of our equity securities with readily determinable values and debt securities.
2 Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
3 Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy but are included to reconcile to the amounts presented in Note 4.
4 Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle net positive and negative positions and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties. There are no amounts subject to legally enforceable master netting agreements that management has chosen not to offset or that do not meet the offsetting requirements. Refer to Note 6.
5 
The Company is obligated to return $430 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
6 
The Company has the right to reclaim $4 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
7 
The Company's derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as follows: $406 million in the line item other assets and $28 million in the line item other liabilities. Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
December 31, 2018
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 
Other3

Netting
Adjustment

4 
Fair Value
Measurements

 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities with readily determinable values1
$
1,681

$
186

$
6

 
$
61

$

 
$
1,934

 
Debt securities1

5,018

19

 


 
5,037

 
Derivatives2
2

313


 

(261
)
5 
54

7 
Total assets
$
1,683

$
5,517

$
25

 
$
61

$
(261
)
 
$
7,025

 
Liabilities:
 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 
Derivatives2
$
(14
)
$
(221
)
$

 
$

$
182

6 
$
(53
)
7 
Total liabilities
$
(14
)
$
(221
)
$

 
$

$
182

 
$
(53
)
 
1 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the composition of our equity securities with readily determinable values and debt securities.
2 Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
3 
Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy but are included to reconcile to the amounts presented in Note 4.
4 Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle net positive and negative positions and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties. There are no amounts subject to legally enforceable master netting agreements that management has chosen not to offset or that do not meet the offsetting requirements. Refer to Note 6.
5 The Company is obligated to return $96 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
6 
The Company has the right to reclaim $4 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
7 
The Company's derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as follows: $54 million in the line item other assets; $3 million in the line item accounts payable and accrued expenses and $50 million in the line item other liabilities. Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
Gross realized and unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 assets and liabilities were not significant for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018.
The Company recognizes transfers between levels within the hierarchy as of the beginning of the reporting period. Gross transfers between levels within the hierarchy were not significant for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company records assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required by U.S. GAAP. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges, or as a result of observable changes in equity securities using the measurement alternative. Refer to Note 4.
The gains and losses on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are summarized in the table below (in millions):
 
Gains (Losses)  
  
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
  
 
September 27,
2019

 
September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

 
September 28,
2018

  
Other-than-temporary impairment charges
$
(375
)
1 
$
(205
)
1 
$
(767
)
1 
$
(257
)
1 
CCBA asset adjustments

 
(554
)
3 
(160
)
3 
(554
)
3 
Investment in former equity method investee

 

 
(121
)
4 

 
Other long-lived asset impairment charges

 

 

 
(312
)
5 
Intangible asset impairment charges
(42
)
2 

 
(42
)
2 
(138
)
5 
Total
$
(417
)
 
$
(759
)
 
$
(1,090
)
 
$
(1,261
)
 

1 During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $120 million and $406 million, respectively, related to CCBJHI, an equity method investee. Based on the extent to which the market value of our investment in CCBJHI has been less than our carrying value and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, management determined that the decline in fair value was other than temporary in nature. These impairment charges were determined using the quoted market prices (a Level 1 measurement) of CCBJHI. During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, we also recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $255 million related to certain equity method investees in the Middle East. These impairment charges were derived using Level 3 inputs and were primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results largely related to instability in the region and recent changes in local excise taxes. During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $57 million related to one of our equity method investees in North America. This impairment charge was derived using Level 3 inputs and was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results. During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, we also recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $49 million related to one of our equity method investees in Latin America. This impairment charge was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results based on Level 3 inputs. During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $205 million related to our equity method investee in Indonesia. This impairment was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results reflecting unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. This impairment charge was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs. During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $52 million related to one of our equity method investees in Latin America. This impairment was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results. This impairment charge was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs.
2 During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $42 million related to a trademark in Asia Pacific, which was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results for the trademark. The fair value of this trademark was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs.
3 During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $554 million related to assets held by CCBA. This charge was incurred primarily as a result of management's view of the proceeds that were expected to be received upon the sale of CCBA based on revised projections of future operating results and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The fair value of these assets was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs. As a result of CCBA no longer being classified as held for sale, during the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company was required to measure CCBA's property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets at the lower of their current fair values or their carrying amounts before they were classified as held for sale, adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense that would have been recognized had the business been classified as held and used during the period that CCBA was classified as held for sale. As a result, we reduced the carrying value of CCBA's property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets by $34 million and $126 million, respectively, based on Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 2.
4 During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $121 million in conjunction with our acquisition of the remaining equity ownership interest in CHI, primarily driven by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The fair value of this investment was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 2.
5 The Company recorded charges of $312 million and $138 million related to CCR's property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, respectively, during the nine months ended September 28, 2018. These charges were a result of management's revised estimate of the proceeds that were expected to be received for the remaining bottling territories upon their refranchising. These charges were determined by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit, based on Level 3 inputs, to its carrying value.
Other Fair Value Disclosures
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents; short-term investments; trade accounts receivable; accounts payable and accrued expenses; and loans and notes payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term maturities of these financial instruments. As of September 27, 2019, the carrying amount and fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, were $31,504 million and $32,436 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the carrying amount and fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, were $30,379 million and $30,456 million, respectively.
v3.19.3
Operating Segments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Operating Segments [Abstract]  
Operating Segments OPERATING SEGMENTS
Effective January 1, 2019, we established a new operating segment, Global Ventures, which includes the results of Costa, which we acquired in January 2019, and the results of our innocent and doğadan businesses as well as fees earned pursuant to distribution coordination agreements between the Company and Monster. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2019, the Company updated its plans for CCBA and now intends to maintain its majority stake in CCBA for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Company now presents the financial results of CCBA within its results from continuing operations and includes the results of CCBA in the Bottling Investments operating segment. Accordingly, all prior period operating segment and Corporate information presented herein has been adjusted to reflect these changes.
Information about our Company's operations by operating segment and Corporate is as follows (in millions):
 
Europe, Middle East & Africa

Latin
America

North
America

Asia Pacific

Global Ventures

Bottling
Investments

Corporate

Eliminations

Consolidated

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
1,672

$
1,045

$
3,137

$
1,319

$
629

$
1,681

$
24

$

$
9,507

Intersegment
156


1

143


3


(303
)

Total net operating revenues
1,828

1,045

3,138

1,462

629

1,684

24

(303
)
9,507

Operating income (loss)
886

603

641

594

77

7

(309
)

2,499

Income (loss) before income taxes
651

605

658

603

80

55

440


3,092

Identifiable operating assets
8,363

1,895

17,895

2,118

6,935

10,456

20,204


67,866

Noncurrent investments
483

719

365

223

14

13,892

3,871


19,567

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
1,702

$
1,001

$
2,972

$
1,348

$
183

$
1,552

$
17

$

$
8,775

Intersegment
124

1

119

72


13


(329
)

Total net operating revenues
1,826

1,002

3,091

1,420

183

1,565

17

(329
)
8,775

Operating income (loss)
933

640

663

614

44

24

(304
)

2,614

Income (loss) before income taxes
943

636

662

628

47

(152
)
(391
)

2,373

Identifiable operating assets
7,884

1,685

17,693

2,254

969

8,647

25,790


64,922

Noncurrent investments
1,158

760

404

220


15,703

3,710


21,955

As of December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identifiable operating assets
$
7,414

$
1,715

$
17,519

$
1,996

$
968

$
10,525

$
22,800

$

$
62,937

Noncurrent investments
789

784

400

216


14,372

3,718


20,279


During the three months ended September 27, 2019, the results of our operating segments and Corporate were impacted by the following items:
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $12 million for North America, $1 million for Europe, Middle East and Africa and $48 million for Corporate due to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 13.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $42 million for Asia Pacific due to an impairment charge related to a trademark. Refer to Note 16.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $21 million for Bottling Investments due to costs incurred to refranchise certain of our North America bottling operations.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $255 million for Europe, Middle East and Africa due to other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain of our equity method investees in the Middle East. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $120 million for Bottling Investments due to an other-than-temporary impairment charge related to CCBJHI, an equity method investee. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $103 million for Bottling Investments due to the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America. Refer to Note 12.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $39 million for Bottling Investments due to the Company's proportionate share of significant operating and nonoperating items recorded by certain of our equity method investees.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $739 million for Corporate as a result of the sale of a retail and office building in New York City.
During the three months ended September 28, 2018, the results of our operating segments and Corporate were impacted by the following items:
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $39 million for North America, $10 million for Bottling Investments, and $65 million for Corporate due to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were increased by $4 million for Europe, Middle East and Africa, $1 million for Latin America, and $2 million for Asia Pacific due to the refinement of previously established accruals related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. In addition, income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $35 million for Corporate due to pension settlements related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 13 and Note 14.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $38 million for Bottling Investments due to costs incurred to refranchise certain of our bottling operations. Refer to Note 2.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $4 million for Corporate due to tax litigation expense.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $554 million for Corporate as a result of an impairment charge related to assets held by CCBA. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $275 million for Bottling Investments due to the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $205 million for Bottling Investments due to an other-than-temporary impairment charge related to our equity method investee in Indonesia. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $12 million for North America primarily related to payments made to convert the bottling agreements for certain North America bottling partners' territories to a single form of CBA with additional requirements. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $370 million for Corporate related to the sale of our equity ownership in Lindley. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $27 million for Corporate related to a net gain on the extinguishment of long-term debt.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $21 million for Bottling Investments and reduced by $2 million for Corporate due to the Company's proportionate share of significant operating and nonoperating items recorded by certain of our equity method investees.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $11 million for Corporate related to the refranchising of our Latin American bottling operations. Refer to Note 2.
 
Europe, Middle East & Africa

Latin
America

North
America

Asia Pacific

Global Ventures

Bottling
Investments

Corporate

Eliminations

Consolidated

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
5,110

$
2,944

$
8,976

$
3,729

$
1,847

$
5,513

$
79

$

$
28,198

Intersegment
420


7

460

2

7


(896
)

Total net operating revenues
5,530

2,944

8,983

4,189

1,849

5,520

79

(896
)
28,198

Operating income (loss)
2,902

1,687

1,938

1,867

216

226

(914
)

7,922

Income (loss) before income taxes
2,701

1,636

1,924

1,891

223

348

(357
)

8,366

Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
5,123

$
2,990

$
8,580

$
3,853

$
586

$
5,277

$
85

$

$
26,494

Intersegment
397

39

243

296

2

17


(994
)

Total net operating revenues
5,520

3,029

8,823

4,149

588

5,294

85

(994
)
26,494

Operating income (loss)
2,940

1,804

1,814

1,879

110

(318
)
(902
)

7,327

Income (loss) before income taxes
2,984

1,742

1,822

1,909

119

(274
)
(1,042
)

7,260


During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the results of our operating segments and Corporate were impacted by the following items:
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $2 million for Europe, Middle East and Africa, $42 million for North America, $3 million for Bottling Investments and $137 million for Corporate due to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 13.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $61 million for Bottling Investments due to costs incurred to refranchise certain of our North America bottling operations. Refer to Note 2.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $46 million for Corporate related to transaction costs associated with the purchase of Costa, which we acquired in January 2019. Refer to Note 2.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $42 million for Asia Pacific due to an impairment charge related to a trademark. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $406 million for Bottling Investments due to other-than-temporary impairment charges related to CCBJHI, an equity method investee. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $255 million for Europe, Middle East and Africa due to other-than-temporary impairment charges related to certain of our equity method investees in the Middle East. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $160 million for Corporate as a result of CCBA asset adjustments. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $121 million for Corporate resulting from a loss in conjunction with our acquisition of the remaining equity ownership interest in CHI. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $105 million for Bottling Investments and $2 million for Corporate due to the Company's proportionate share of significant operating and nonoperating items recorded by certain of our equity method investees.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $107 million for Bottling Investments due to the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $57 million for North America due to an other-than-temporary impairment charge related to one of our equity method investees. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $49 million for Latin America due to an other-than-temporary impairment charge related to one of our equity method investees. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $739 million for Corporate as a result of the sale of a retail and office building in New York City.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $39 million for Corporate related to the sale of a portion of our equity ownership interest in Andina. Refer to Note 2.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, the results of our operating segments and Corporate were impacted by the following items:
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $2 million for Latin America, $138 million for North America, $32 million for Bottling Investments and $144 million for Corporate due to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were increased by $2 million for Europe, Middle East and Africa and $1 million for Asia Pacific due to the refinement of previously established accruals related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. In addition, income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $74 million for Corporate due to pension settlements related to the Company's productivity and reinvestment program. Refer to Note 13 and Note 14.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $450 million for Bottling Investments due to asset impairment charges. Refer to Note 16.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $117 million for Bottling Investments due to costs incurred to refranchise certain of our bottling operations. Refer to Note 12.
Operating income (loss) and income (loss) before income taxes were reduced by $31 million for Corporate due to tax litigation expense.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $554 million for Corporate as a result of an impairment charge related to assets held by CCBA. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $379 million for Bottling Investments due to the refranchising of certain bottling territories in North America. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $205 million for Bottling Investments due to an other-than-temporary impairment charge related to our equity method investee in Indonesia. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $78 million for Bottling Investments and was increased by $13 million for Corporate due to the Company's proportionate share of significant operating and nonoperating items recorded by certain of our equity method investees.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $52 million for Latin America due to an other-than-temporary impairment charge related to one of our equity method investees. Refer to Note 16.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $47 million for Bottling Investments due to pension settlements related to the refranchising of North America bottling operations. Refer to Note 14.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $33 million for Bottling Investments primarily due to the reversal of the cumulative translation adjustments resulting from the substantial liquidation of the Company's former Russian juice operations.
Income (loss) before income taxes was reduced by $33 million for North America primarily related to payments made to convert the bottling agreements for certain North America bottling partners' territories to a single form of CBA with additional requirements. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $370 million for Corporate related to the sale of our equity ownership in Lindley. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $47 million for Corporate related to the refranchising of our Latin American bottling operations. Refer to Note 2.
Income (loss) before income taxes was increased by $27 million for Corporate related to a net gain on the extinguishment of long-term debt.
v3.19.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Coca-Cola Company for the year ended December 31, 2018.
When used in these notes, the terms "The Coca-Cola Company," "Company," "we," "us" and "our" mean The Coca-Cola Company and all entities included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019. Sales of our nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages are somewhat seasonal, with the second and third calendar quarters accounting for the highest sales volumes. The volume of sales in the beverage business may be affected by weather conditions.
Each of our interim reporting periods, other than the fourth interim reporting period, ends on the Friday closest to the last day of the corresponding quarterly calendar period. The third quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2018 ended on September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively. Our fourth interim reporting period and our fiscal year end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which December 31 falls.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Segments
In January 2019, we established a new operating segment, Global Ventures, which includes the results of Costa Limited ("Costa"), which we acquired in January 2019, and the results of our innocent and doğadan businesses as well as fees earned pursuant to distribution coordination agreements between the Company and Monster Beverage Corporation ("Monster"). Additionally, during the second quarter of 2019, the Company updated its plans for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited ("CCBA") and now intends to maintain its majority stake in CCBA for the foreseeable future. As a result, the Company now presents the financial results of CCBA within its results from continuing operations and includes the results of CCBA in the Bottling Investments operating segment. Accordingly, all prior period operating segment and Corporate information presented herein has been adjusted to reflect these changes. Refer to Note 2 and Note 17.
As of September 27, 2019, our organizational structure consisted of the following operating segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; North America; Asia Pacific; Global Ventures; and Bottling Investments. Our operating structure also included Corporate, which consists of two components: (1) a center focused on strategic initiatives, policy and governance, and (2) an enabling services organization focused on both simplifying and standardizing key transactional processes and providing support to business units through global centers of excellence.
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
The Company's accounting policy related to advertising costs for annual reporting purposes is to expense production costs of print, radio, television and other advertisements as of the first date the advertisements take place. All other marketing expenditures are expensed in the annual period in which the expenditure is incurred.
For interim reporting purposes, we allocate our estimated full year marketing expenditures that benefit multiple interim periods to each of our interim reporting periods. We use the proportion of each interim period's actual unit case volume to the estimated full year unit case volume as the basis for the allocation. This methodology results in our marketing expenditures being recognized at a standard rate per unit case. At the end of each interim reporting period, we review our estimated full year unit case volume and our estimated full year marketing expenditures that benefit multiple interim periods in order to evaluate if a change in estimate is necessary. The impact of any changes in these full year estimates is recognized in the interim period in which the change in estimate occurs. Our full year marketing expenditures are not impacted by this interim accounting policy.
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases ("ASC 842"). We determine if an arrangement contains a lease at inception based on whether or not the Company has the right to control the asset during the contract period and other facts and circumstances.
Lessee
We are the lessee in a lease contract when we obtain the right to control the asset. Operating leases are included in the line items other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, both of which are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Leases with a lease term of 12 months or less at inception are not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term in our consolidated statement of income. We determine the lease term by assuming the exercise of renewal options that are reasonably certain. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, we use our local incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. When our contracts contain lease and non-lease components, we account for both components as a single lease component. Refer to Note 8 for further discussion.
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessor
We have various arrangements for certain fountain equipment under which we are the lessor. These leases meet the criteria for operating lease classification. Lease income associated with these leases is not material.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
We classify time deposits and other investments that are highly liquid and have maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase as cash equivalents or restricted cash equivalents, as applicable. Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents generally consist of amounts held by our captive insurance companies, which are included in the line item other assets on our consolidated balance sheet, and amounts classified in assets held for sale. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties and procedures to monitor our concentrations of credit risk.
The following table provides a summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents that constitute the total amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,531

$
9,077

Cash and cash equivalents included in other assets1
245

241

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
$
7,776

$
9,318

 
September 28,
2018

December 31, 2017

Cash and cash equivalents
$
9,221

$
6,102

Cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale

13

Cash and cash equivalents included in other assets1
318

258

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
$
9,539

$
6,373

1 Amounts represent cash and cash equivalents in our solvency capital portfolio set aside primarily to cover pension obligations in certain of
our European and Canadian pension plans. Refer to Note 4.
Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
ASC 842 requires lessees to recognize operating lease ROU assets, representing their right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. We adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective method and utilized the optional transition method under which we continue to apply the legacy guidance in ASC 840, Leases, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative period presented. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance which permits us to carry forward the historical lease classification, among other things. As a result of the adoption, our operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities were $1,310 million and $1,329 million, respectively, as of September 27, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not impact our consolidated statement of income or our consolidated statement of cash flows. Refer to Note 8 for further discussion.
In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and requires companies to recognize all elements of hedge accounting that impact earnings in
the same line item in the statement of income where the hedged item resides. The amendments in this update include new alternatives for measuring the hedged item for fair value hedges of interest rate risk and ease the requirements for effectiveness testing, hedge documentation and applying the critical terms match method. We adopted ASU 2017-12 effective January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method. We recognized a cumulative effect adjustment to decrease the opening balance of reinvested earnings as of January 1, 2019 by $12 million, net of tax. Refer to Note 6 for additional disclosures required by this ASU.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which permits entities to reclassify the disproportionate income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Reform Act") on items within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") to reinvested earnings. These disproportionate income tax effect items are referred to as "stranded tax effects." The amendments in this update only relate to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act. Other accounting guidance that requires the effect of changes in tax laws or rates to be included in net income is not affected by this update. We adopted ASU 2018-02 effective January 1, 2019. We recognized a cumulative effect adjustment to increase the opening balance of reinvested earnings as of January 1, 2019 by $513 million.
Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020 and is required to be applied prospectively. For our trade receivables, certain other receivables and certain other financial instruments, we will be required to use a new forward-looking "expected" credit loss model based on historical loss rates that will replace the existing "incurred" credit loss model, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements and do not expect it will have a material impact on our financial statements or disclosures.
v3.19.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
The following table provides a summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents that constitute the total amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,531

$
9,077

Cash and cash equivalents included in other assets1
245

241

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
$
7,776

$
9,318

 
September 28,
2018

December 31, 2017

Cash and cash equivalents
$
9,221

$
6,102

Cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale

13

Cash and cash equivalents included in other assets1
318

258

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
$
9,539

$
6,373

1 Amounts represent cash and cash equivalents in our solvency capital portfolio set aside primarily to cover pension obligations in certain of
our European and Canadian pension plans. Refer to Note 4.
v3.19.3
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
The following tables present net operating revenues disaggregated between the United States and International and further by line of business (in millions):
 
United States

International

Total

Three Months Ended September 27, 2019






Concentrate operations
$
1,414

$
4,026

$
5,440

Finished product operations
1,676

2,391

4,067

Total
$
3,090

$
6,417

$
9,507

Three Months Ended September 28, 2018






Concentrate operations
$
1,191

$
4,039

$
5,230

Finished product operations
1,776

1,769

3,545

Total
$
2,967

$
5,808

$
8,775


 
United States

International

Total

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019






Concentrate operations
$
4,014

$
11,782

$
15,796

Finished product operations
4,824

7,578

12,402

Total
$
8,838

$
19,360

$
28,198

Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018






Concentrate operations
$
3,563

$
11,961

$
15,524

Finished product operations
5,035

5,935

10,970

Total
$
8,598

$
17,896

$
26,494


v3.19.3
Investments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Investments [Abstracts]  
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
The calculation of net unrealized gains and losses recognized during the period related to equity securities still held at the end of the period is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
$
29

$
62

Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities sold
during the period

5

Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
   still held at the end of the period
$
29

$
57


 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
$
163

$
21

Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities sold
during the period
16

13

Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period related to equity securities
   still held at the end of the period
$
147

$
8


Carrying value of equity securities by balance sheet location [Table Text Block]
The carrying values of our equity securities were included in the following line items in our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
 
Fair Value with Changes Recognized in Income

Measurement Alternative — No Readily Determinable Fair Value

September 27, 2019
 
 
Marketable securities
$
310

$

Other investments
796

82

Other assets
989


Total equity securities
$
2,095

$
82

December 31, 2018


Marketable securities
$
278

$

Other investments
787

80

Other assets
869


Total equity securities
$
1,934

$
80


Schedule of debt securities [Table Text Block]
Our debt securities consisted of the following (in millions):
 
 
Gross Unrealized
Estimated Fair Value

 
Cost

Gains

Losses

September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
$
45

$
1

$

$
46

Available-for-sale securities
3,445

150

(2
)
3,593

Total debt securities
$
3,490

$
151

$
(2
)
$
3,639

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
Trading securities
$
45

$

$
(1
)
$
44

Available-for-sale securities
4,901

119

(27
)
4,993

Total debt securities
$
4,946

$
119

$
(28
)
$
5,037


Fair value of debt securities by balance sheet location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of our debt securities were included in the following line items in our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
 
September 27, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Trading Securities

Available-for-Sale Securities

 
Trading Securities

Available-for-Sale Securities

Cash and cash equivalents
$

$
155

 
$

$

Marketable securities
46

3,100

 
44

4,691

Other assets

338

 

302

Total debt securities
$
46

$
3,593

 
$
44

$
4,993


Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
The sale and/or maturity of available-for-sale debt securities resulted in the following realized activity (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

 
September 27, 2019

September 28, 2018

Gross gains
$
9

$
11

 
$
37

$
19

Gross losses
(1
)
(8
)
 
(5
)
(21
)
Proceeds
1,284

3,421

 
3,074

9,744


Contractual maturity amounts of the investment securities
The contractual maturities of these available-for-sale debt securities as of September 27, 2019 were as follows (in millions):
 
Cost

Estimated
Fair Value

Within 1 year
$
2,145

$
2,200

After 1 year through 5 years
1,038

1,102

After 5 years through 10 years
72

85

After 10 years
190

206

Total
$
3,445

$
3,593


v3.19.3
Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Inventories  
Inventories Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Raw materials and packaging
$
2,044

$
2,025

Finished goods
881

773

Other
341

273

Total inventories
$
3,266

$
3,071


v3.19.3
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative instruments, fair value, designated as hedging instruments
The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments that were designated and qualified as part of a hedging relationship (in millions):
 
 
Fair Value1,2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Balance Sheet Location1
September 27,
2019

December 31, 2018

Assets:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
80

$
43

Foreign currency contracts
Other assets
103

114

Interest rate contracts
Other assets
695

88

Total assets
 
$
878

$
245

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
38

$
19

Foreign currency contracts
Other liabilities
36

15

Commodity contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses

1

Interest rate contracts
Other liabilities

40

Total liabilities
 
$
74

$
75

1 All of the Company's derivative instruments are carried at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets after considering the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties, as applicable. Current disclosure requirements mandate that derivatives must also be disclosed without reflecting the impact of master netting agreements and cash collateral. Refer to Note 16 for the net presentation of the Company's derivative instruments.
2 Refer to Note 16 for additional information related to the estimated fair value.
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The following table presents the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments that were not designated as hedging instruments (in millions):
 
 
Fair Value1,2
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Balance Sheet Location1
September 27,
2019

December 31, 2018

Assets:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
52

$
61

Commodity contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
1

2

Other derivative instruments
Prepaid expenses and other assets
10

7

Other derivative instruments
Other assets
2


Total assets
 
$
65

$
70

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
33

$
101

Foreign currency contracts
Other liabilities
4


Commodity contracts
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
60

38

Commodity contracts
Other liabilities
4

8

Other derivative instruments
Accounts payable and accrued expenses

13

Total liabilities
 
$
101

$
160

1 All of the Company's derivative instruments are carried at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets after considering the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties, as applicable. Current disclosure requirements mandate that derivatives must also be disclosed without reflecting the impact of master netting agreements and cash collateral. Refer to Note 16 for the net presentation of the Company's derivative instruments.
2 Refer to Note 16 for additional information related to the estimated fair value.
Derivative instruments, designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss) in statement of financial performance
The following tables present the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges had on other comprehensive income ("OCI"), AOCI and earnings (in millions):
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized
in OCI

Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income1
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)2

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

2 
Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
71

Net operating revenues
$
(5
)
$

 
Foreign currency contracts
3

Cost of goods sold
2


 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(3
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
(46
)
Other income (loss) — net
(46
)

 
Interest rate contracts
(30
)
Interest expense
(10
)

 
Commodity contracts
1

Cost of goods sold


 
Total
$
(1
)

$
(62
)
$

 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
2

Net operating revenues
$
43

$

3 
Foreign currency contracts
3

Cost of goods sold
4


3 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(2
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
20

Other income (loss) — net
23

2

 
Interest rate contracts

Interest expense
(9
)

 
Total
$
25

 
$
59

$
2

 


1 The Company records gains and losses reclassified from AOCI into income for the effective portion and the ineffective portion, if any, to the same line items in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
2 Effective January 1, 2019, ASU 2017-12 eliminated the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness for cash flow hedges. No components of the Company’s hedging instruments were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
3 Includes a de minimis amount of ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship.
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized
in OCI

Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income1
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)2

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

2 
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
44

Net operating revenues
$
2

$

 
Foreign currency contracts
1

Cost of goods sold
9


 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(7
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
(99
)
Other income (loss) — net
(139
)

 
Interest rate contracts
(47
)
Interest expense
(30
)

 
Commodity contracts
1

Cost of goods sold


 
Total
$
(100
)
 
$
(165
)
$

 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
10

Net operating revenues
$
97

$
1

 
Foreign currency contracts
13

Cost of goods sold
5

(3
)
 
Foreign currency contracts

Interest expense
(6
)

 
Foreign currency contracts
46

Other income (loss) — net
3

4

 
Interest rate contracts
22

Interest expense
(29
)
(8
)
 
Commodity contracts

Cost of goods sold

(5
)
 
Total
$
91

 
$
70

$
(11
)
 

1 The Company records gains and losses reclassified from AOCI into income for the effective portion and the ineffective portion, if any, to the same line items in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
2 Effective January 1, 2019, ASU 2017-12 eliminated the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness for cash flow hedges. No components of the Company’s hedging instruments were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
Derivative instruments, fair value hedges, gain (loss) recognized in income
The following tables summarize the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges had on earnings (in millions):
Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
$
206

$
(38
)
Fixed-rate debt
Interest expense
(200
)
41

Net impact to interest expense
 
$
6

$
3

Net impact of fair value hedging instruments
 
$
6

$
3


Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Nine Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
$
647

$
(57
)
Fixed-rate debt
Interest expense
(637
)
50

Net impact to interest expense
 
$
10

$
(7
)
Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
$

$
(6
)
Available-for-sale securities
Other income (loss) — net

6

Net impact to other income (loss) — net
 
$

$

Net impact of fair value hedging instruments
 
$
10

$
(7
)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to hedged items in fair value hedging relationships (in millions):
 
Carrying Value of the Hedged Item
 
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included in the
Carrying Value of the Hedged Item1
 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

December 31,
2018

Long-term debt
$
13,091

$
8,043

 
$
710

$
62

1 Cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments does not include changes due to foreign currency exchange rates.
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the notional values and pretax impact of changes in the fair values of instruments designated as net investment hedges (in millions):
 
Notional Amount
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
 
as of
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27,
2019

December 31, 2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Foreign currency contracts
$
325

$

 
$
13

$
6

 
$
42

$
6

Foreign currency denominated debt
12,034

12,494

 
476

53

 
444

347

Total
$
12,359

$
12,494

 
$
489

$
59

 
$
486

$
353


Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
The following tables present the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments had on earnings (in millions):
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Foreign currency contracts
Net operating revenues
$
15

$
8

Foreign currency contracts
Cost of goods sold
2

9

Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
(21
)
29

Commodity contracts
Cost of goods sold
(60
)
3

Other derivative instruments
Selling, general and administrative expenses
4

18

Other derivative instruments
Other income (loss) — net
5


Total
 
$
(55
)
$
67

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
Nine Months Ended
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Foreign currency contracts
Net operating revenues
$
2

$
34

Foreign currency contracts
Cost of goods sold
4

3

Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
(46
)
(87
)
Interest rate contracts
Interest expense

(1
)
Commodity contracts
Cost of goods sold
(58
)
15

Other derivative instruments
Selling, general and administrative expenses
32

11

Other derivative instruments
Other income (loss) — net
39


Total
 
$
(27
)
$
(25
)

v3.19.3
Leases Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]
Balance sheet information related to operating leases is as follows (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

Operating lease ROU assets1
$
1,310

Current portion of operating lease liabilities2
$
253

Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities3
1,076

Total operating lease liabilities
$
1,329

1 Operating lease ROU assets are recorded in the line item other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
2 The current portion of operating lease liabilities is recorded in the line item accounts payable and accrued expenses in our condensed
consolidated balance sheet.
3 The noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities is recorded in the line item other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Lessee Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate [Table Text Block] nformation associated with the measurement of our remaining operating lease obligations as of September 27, 2019 is as follows:
Weighted-average remaining lease term
7 years

Weighted-average discount rate
3
%

Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the maturity of our operating lease liabilities as of September 27, 2019 (in millions):
2019
$
72

2020
272

2021
236

2022
201

2023
163

Thereafter
521

Total operating lease payments
1,465

Less: Imputed interest
136

Total operating lease liabilities
$
1,329


v3.19.3
Comprehensive Income (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Comprehensive Income  
AOCI attributable to the shareowners of The Coca Cola Company
AOCI attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company consisted of the following, net of tax (in millions):
 
September 27,
2019

 
December 31, 2018

Foreign currency translation adjustments1
$
(11,803
)
 
$
(11,045
)
Accumulated derivative net gains (losses)1, 2
(125
)
 
(126
)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities1
103

 
50

Adjustments to pension and other benefit liabilities1
(1,881
)
 
(1,693
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(13,706
)
 
$
(12,814
)

1 The change in the balance from December 31, 2018 includes a portion of a $513 million reclassification to reinvested earnings from AOCI
upon the adoption of ASU 2018-02. Refer to Note 1.
2 The change in the balance from December 31, 2018 includes a $6 million reclassification to reinvested earnings from AOCI upon the
adoption of ASU 2017-12. Refer to Note 1 and Note 6.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Apportioned between Shareowners of the Coca-Cola Company and Noncontrolling Interests [Text Block]
The following table summarizes the allocation of total comprehensive income between shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company and noncontrolling interests (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
Shareowners of
The Coca-Cola Company

Noncontrolling
Interests

Total

Consolidated net income
$
6,878

$
42

$
6,920

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Net foreign currency translation adjustments
(549
)
(130
)
(679
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
30


30

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt
   securities2
46


46

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
100


100

Total comprehensive income
$
6,505

$
(88
)
$
6,417

1 Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.


OCI attributable to the shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company
The following tables present OCI attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company, including our proportionate share of equity method investees' OCI (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(256
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(262
)
Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(924
)
 

 
(924
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
489

 
(122
)
 
367

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(691
)
 
$
(128
)
 
$
(819
)
Derivatives:

 

 

Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(2
)
 
$
1

 
$
(1
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
62

 
(15
)
 
47

Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
60

 
$
(14
)
 
$
46

Available-for-sale debt securities:

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
29

 
$
(7
)
 
$
22

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(8
)
 
2

 
(6
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
21

 
$
(5
)
 
$
16

Pension and other benefit liabilities:

 

 

Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
4

 
$

 
$
4

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
37

 
(9
)
 
28

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
41

 
$
(9
)
 
$
32

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
   Company
$
(569
)
 
$
(156
)
 
$
(725
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(141
)
 
$
(77
)
 
$
(218
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
192

 

 
192

Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(888
)
 

 
(888
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
486

 
(121
)
 
365

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(351
)
 
$
(198
)
 
$
(549
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(119
)
 
$
24

 
$
(95
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
166

 
(41
)
 
125

Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
47

 
$
(17
)
 
$
30

Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
88

 
$
(17
)
 
$
71

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(32
)
 
7

 
(25
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
56

 
$
(10
)
 
$
46

Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
11

 
$
5

 
$
16

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
111

 
(27
)
 
84

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
122

 
$
(22
)
 
$
100

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
   Company
$
(126
)
 
$
(247
)
 
$
(373
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.
Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(446
)
 
$
19

 
$
(427
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
170

 

 
170

Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(119
)
 

 
(119
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
59

 
(15
)
 
44

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(336
)

$
4


$
(332
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
19

 
$
(7
)
 
$
12

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(58
)
 
16

 
(42
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
(39
)
 
$
9

 
$
(30
)
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(13
)
 
$
24

 
$
11

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
(16
)
 
$
26

 
$
10

Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
7

 
$

 
$
7

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
65

 
(16
)
 
49

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
72

 
$
(16
)
 
$
56

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
Company
$
(319
)

$
23


$
(296
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
Before-Tax Amount

 
Income Tax

 
After-Tax Amount

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments arising during the period
$
(1,431
)
 
$
(66
)
 
$
(1,497
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
268

 

 
268

Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term investment nature
(695
)
 

 
(695
)
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period1
353

 
(88
)
 
265

Net foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(1,505
)

$
(154
)

$
(1,659
)
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) arising during the period
$
84

 
$
(21
)
 
$
63

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
(56
)
 
15

 
(41
)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives1
$
28

 
$
(6
)
 
$
22

Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
$
(139
)
 
$
45

 
$
(94
)
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
2

 
1

 
3

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities2
$
(137
)
 
$
46

 
$
(91
)
Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net pension and other benefit liabilities arising during the period
$
278

 
$
(62
)
 
$
216

Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income
209

 
(53
)
 
156

Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities
$
487

 
$
(115
)
 
$
372

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola
Company
$
(1,127
)
 
$
(229
)
 
$
(1,356
)
1 
Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the net gains or losses on derivative instruments.
2 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities.


Income statement location of adjustments reclassified from AOCI into income
The following table presents the amounts and line items in our condensed consolidated statements of income where adjustments reclassified from AOCI into income were recorded (in millions):
 
 
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
into Income
 
Description of AOCI Component
Financial Statement Line Item
Three Months Ended September 27, 2019

 
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019

 
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Divestitures, deconsolidations and other1
Other income (loss) — net
$

 
$
192

 
 
Income before income taxes

 
192

 
 
Income taxes

 

 
 
Consolidated net income
$

 
$
192

 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
Net operating revenues
$
5

 
$
(2
)
 
Foreign currency contracts
Cost of goods sold
(2
)
 
(9
)
 
Foreign currency contracts
Other income (loss) — net
46

 
139

 
Divestitures, deconsolidations and other
Other income (loss) — net

 
1

 
Foreign currency and interest rate contracts
Interest expense
13

 
37

 
 
Income before income taxes
62

 
166

 
 
Income taxes
(15
)
 
(41
)
 
 
Consolidated net income
$
47

 
$
125

 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of debt securities
Other income (loss) — net
$
(8
)
 
$
(32
)
 
 
Income before income taxes
(8
)
 
(32
)
 
 
Income taxes
2

 
7

 
 
Consolidated net income
$
(6
)
 
$
(25
)
 
Pension and other benefit liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Recognized net actuarial loss
Other income (loss) — net
$
39

 
$
116

 
Recognized prior service cost (credit)
Other income (loss) — net
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
 
Income before income taxes
37

 
111

 
 
Income taxes
(9
)
 
(27
)
 
 
Consolidated net income
$
28

 
$
84

 
1 
Primarily related to our previously held equity ownership interest in CHI and the sale of a portion of our equity ownership interest in Andina. Refer to Note 2.
v3.19.3
Changes in Equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2018
Changes in Equity [Abstract]  
Changes in Equity
The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amounts of total equity, equity attributable to shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company and equity attributable to noncontrolling interests (in millions):
 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 

Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-
controlling
Interests

June 28, 2019
4,275

$
20,295

$
64,602

$
(12,981
)
$
1,760

$
16,833

$
(52,033
)
$
2,114

Comprehensive income (loss)

1,723

2,593

(725
)



(145
)
Dividends paid/payable to
  shareowners of The Coca-Cola
  Company ($0.40 per share)

(1,714
)
(1,714
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
   interests

(7
)





(7
)
Business combinations including
   purchase accounting adjustments

8






8

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
9

378




206

172


September 27, 2019
4,284

$
20,683

$
65,481

$
(13,706
)
$
1,760

$
17,039

$
(51,861
)
$
1,970

 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-
controlling
Interests

December 31, 2018
4,268

$
19,058

$
63,234

$
(12,814
)
$
1,760

$
16,520

$
(51,719
)
$
2,077

Adoption of accounting standards1

(18
)
501

(519
)




Comprehensive income (loss)

6,417

6,878

(373
)



(88
)
Dividends paid/payable to
   shareowners of The Coca-Cola
   Company ($1.20 per share)

(5,132
)
(5,132
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
   interests

(27
)





(27
)
Business combinations including
   purchase accounting adjustments

8






8

Purchases of treasury stock
(14
)
(635
)




(635
)

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
30

1,012




519

493


September 27, 2019
4,284

$
20,683

$
65,481

$
(13,706
)
$
1,760

$
17,039

$
(51,861
)
$
1,970

1 Refer to Note 1 and Note 6.

 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-controlling
Interests

June 29, 2018
4,253

$
20,176

$
63,808

$
(11,774
)
$
1,760

$
16,117

$
(51,588
)
$
1,853

Comprehensive income (loss)

1,644

1,880

(296
)



60

Dividends paid/payable to
shareowners of The Coca-Cola
Company ($0.39 per share)

(1,660
)
(1,660
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
  interests

(6
)





(6
)
Purchases of treasury stock
(6
)
(241
)




(241
)

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
9

258




149

109


Other activities

7






7

September 28, 2018
4,256

$
20,178

$
64,028

$
(12,070
)
$
1,760

$
16,266

$
(51,720
)
$
1,914

 
 
 
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company  
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
Common Shares Outstanding

Total

Reinvested
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Treasury
Stock

Non-controlling
Interests

December 31, 2017
4,259

$
18,977

$
60,430

$
(10,305
)
$
1,760

$
15,864

$
(50,677
)
$
1,905

Adoption of accounting standards1

2,605

3,014

(409
)




Comprehensive income (loss)

4,217

5,564

(1,356
)



9

Dividends paid/payable to
  shareowners of The Coca-Cola
  Company ($1.17 per share)

(4,980
)
(4,980
)





Dividends paid to noncontrolling
  interests

(19
)





(19
)
Business combinations

13






13

Purchases of treasury stock
(33
)
(1,451
)




(1,451
)

Impact related to stock-based
   compensation plans
30

810




402

408


Other activities

6






6

September 28, 2018
4,256

$
20,178

$
64,028

$
(12,070
)
$
1,760

$
16,266

$
(51,720
)
$
1,914

1 Refer to Note 1, Note 3 and Note 4.
v3.19.3
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Productivity and Reinvestment [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to these productivity and reinvestment initiatives and the changes in the accrued amounts as of and for the three months ended September 27, 2019 (in millions):
 
Accrued Balance
June 28, 2019

Costs Incurred
Three Months Ended
September 27, 2019

Payments

Noncash
and
Exchange

Accrued Balance
September 27, 2019

Severance pay and benefits
$
49

$
6

$
(10
)
$

$
45

Outside services
8

23

(26
)

5

Other direct costs
8

32

(26
)
(6
)
8

Total
$
65

$
61

$
(62
)
$
(6
)
$
58


The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to these productivity and reinvestment initiatives and the changes in the accrued amounts as of and for the nine months ended September 27, 2019 (in millions):
 
Accrued Balance
December 31, 2018

Costs Incurred
Nine Months Ended
September 27, 2019

Payments

Noncash
and
Exchange

Accrued Balance
September 27, 2019

Severance pay and benefits
$
76

$
18

$
(50
)
$
1

$
45

Outside services
10

73

(78
)

5

Other direct costs
4

93

(66
)
(23
)
8

Total
$
90

$
184

$
(194
)
$
(22
)
$
58


v3.19.3
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans  
Periodic benefit cost, pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Net periodic benefit cost (income) for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following (in millions):
 
Pension Benefits  
 
Other Benefits  
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Service cost
$
26

$
30

 
$
2

$
3

Interest cost
73

75

 
7

6

Expected return on plan assets1
(138
)
(160
)
 
(3
)
(3
)
Amortization of prior service credit
(1
)
(1
)
 
(1
)
(4
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
38

29

 
1

1

Net periodic benefit cost (income)
(2
)
(27
)
 
6

3

Curtailment charges2

5

 


Settlement charges2

35

 


Special termination benefits2

8

 


Total cost (income) recognized in condensed consolidated statements
    of income
$
(2
)
$
21

 
$
6

$
3

1 The weighted-average expected long-term rates of return on plan assets used in computing 2019 net periodic benefit cost (income) are 7.7 percent for pension benefit plans and 4.6 percent for other benefit plans.
2 The curtailment charges, settlement charges and special termination benefits in 2018 were related to North America refranchising and the Company's productivity and reinvestment program.
 
Pension Benefits  
 
Other Benefits  
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

September 28,
2018

Service cost
$
78

$
93

 
$
7

$
8

Interest cost
218

221

 
20

18

Expected return on plan assets1
(414
)
(490
)
 
(10
)
(10
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
(3
)
3

 
(2
)
(11
)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
114

92

 
2

3

Net periodic benefit cost (income)
(7
)
(81
)
 
17

8

Curtailment charges2

5

 


Settlement charges2

121

 


Special termination benefits2

8

 


Total cost (income) recognized in condensed consolidated statements
    of income
$
(7
)
$
53

 
$
17

$
8

1 The weighted-average expected long-term rates of return on plan assets used in computing 2019 net periodic benefit cost (income) are
7.7 percent for pension benefit plans and 4.6 percent for other benefit plans.
2 The curtailment charges, settlement charges and special termination benefits in 2018 were related to North America refranchising and the Company's productivity and reinvestment program.
v3.19.3
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
The following tables summarize those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
September 27, 2019
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 
Other3

Netting
Adjustment

4 
Fair Value
Measurements

 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities with readily determinable values1
$
1,815

$
210

$
11

 
$
59

$

 
$
2,095

 
Debt securities1

3,620

19




 
3,639

 
Derivatives2
6

937


 

(537
)
5 
406

7 
Total assets
$
1,821

$
4,767

$
30

 
$
59

$
(537
)
 
$
6,140

 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives2
$
(38
)
$
(137
)
$

 
$

$
147

6 
$
(28
)
7 
Total liabilities
$
(38
)
$
(137
)
$

 
$

$
147

 
$
(28
)
 
1Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the composition of our equity securities with readily determinable values and debt securities.
2 Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
3 Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy but are included to reconcile to the amounts presented in Note 4.
4 Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle net positive and negative positions and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties. There are no amounts subject to legally enforceable master netting agreements that management has chosen not to offset or that do not meet the offsetting requirements. Refer to Note 6.
5 
The Company is obligated to return $430 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
6 
The Company has the right to reclaim $4 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
7 
The Company's derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as follows: $406 million in the line item other assets and $28 million in the line item other liabilities. Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
December 31, 2018
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 
Other3

Netting
Adjustment

4 
Fair Value
Measurements

 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities with readily determinable values1
$
1,681

$
186

$
6

 
$
61

$

 
$
1,934

 
Debt securities1

5,018

19

 


 
5,037

 
Derivatives2
2

313


 

(261
)
5 
54

7 
Total assets
$
1,683

$
5,517

$
25

 
$
61

$
(261
)
 
$
7,025

 
Liabilities:
 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 
Derivatives2
$
(14
)
$
(221
)
$

 
$

$
182

6 
$
(53
)
7 
Total liabilities
$
(14
)
$
(221
)
$

 
$

$
182

 
$
(53
)
 
1 
Refer to Note 4 for additional information related to the composition of our equity securities with readily determinable values and debt securities.
2 Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
3 
Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy but are included to reconcile to the amounts presented in Note 4.
4 Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle net positive and negative positions and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties. There are no amounts subject to legally enforceable master netting agreements that management has chosen not to offset or that do not meet the offsetting requirements. Refer to Note 6.
5 The Company is obligated to return $96 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
6 
The Company has the right to reclaim $4 million in cash collateral it has netted against its derivative position.
7 
The Company's derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as follows: $54 million in the line item other assets; $3 million in the line item accounts payable and accrued expenses and $50 million in the line item other liabilities. Refer to Note 6 for additional information related to the composition of our derivative portfolio.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a Nonrecurring basis
The gains and losses on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are summarized in the table below (in millions):
 
Gains (Losses)  
  
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
  
 
September 27,
2019

 
September 28,
2018

 
September 27,
2019

 
September 28,
2018

  
Other-than-temporary impairment charges
$
(375
)
1 
$
(205
)
1 
$
(767
)
1 
$
(257
)
1 
CCBA asset adjustments

 
(554
)
3 
(160
)
3 
(554
)
3 
Investment in former equity method investee

 

 
(121
)
4 

 
Other long-lived asset impairment charges

 

 

 
(312
)
5 
Intangible asset impairment charges
(42
)
2 

 
(42
)
2 
(138
)
5 
Total
$
(417
)
 
$
(759
)
 
$
(1,090
)
 
$
(1,261
)
 

1 During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $120 million and $406 million, respectively, related to CCBJHI, an equity method investee. Based on the extent to which the market value of our investment in CCBJHI has been less than our carrying value and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, management determined that the decline in fair value was other than temporary in nature. These impairment charges were determined using the quoted market prices (a Level 1 measurement) of CCBJHI. During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, we also recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $255 million related to certain equity method investees in the Middle East. These impairment charges were derived using Level 3 inputs and were primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results largely related to instability in the region and recent changes in local excise taxes. During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $57 million related to one of our equity method investees in North America. This impairment charge was derived using Level 3 inputs and was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results. During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, we also recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $49 million related to one of our equity method investees in Latin America. This impairment charge was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results based on Level 3 inputs. During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $205 million related to our equity method investee in Indonesia. This impairment was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results reflecting unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. This impairment charge was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs. During the nine months ended September 28, 2018, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $52 million related to one of our equity method investees in Latin America. This impairment was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results. This impairment charge was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs.
2 During the three and nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $42 million related to a trademark in Asia Pacific, which was primarily driven by revised projections of future operating results for the trademark. The fair value of this trademark was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs.
3 During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $554 million related to assets held by CCBA. This charge was incurred primarily as a result of management's view of the proceeds that were expected to be received upon the sale of CCBA based on revised projections of future operating results and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The fair value of these assets was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs. As a result of CCBA no longer being classified as held for sale, during the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company was required to measure CCBA's property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets at the lower of their current fair values or their carrying amounts before they were classified as held for sale, adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense that would have been recognized had the business been classified as held and used during the period that CCBA was classified as held for sale. As a result, we reduced the carrying value of CCBA's property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets by $34 million and $126 million, respectively, based on Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 2.
4 During the nine months ended September 27, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $121 million in conjunction with our acquisition of the remaining equity ownership interest in CHI, primarily driven by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The fair value of this investment was derived using discounted cash flow analyses based on Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 2.
5 The Company recorded charges of $312 million and $138 million related to CCR's property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, respectively, during the nine months ended September 28, 2018. These charges were a result of management's revised estimate of the proceeds that were expected to be received for the remaining bottling territories upon their refranchising. These charges were determined by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit, based on Level 3 inputs, to its carrying value.
v3.19.3
Operating Segments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
 
Europe, Middle East & Africa

Latin
America

North
America

Asia Pacific

Global Ventures

Bottling
Investments

Corporate

Eliminations

Consolidated

Nine Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
5,110

$
2,944

$
8,976

$
3,729

$
1,847

$
5,513

$
79

$

$
28,198

Intersegment
420


7

460

2

7


(896
)

Total net operating revenues
5,530

2,944

8,983

4,189

1,849

5,520

79

(896
)
28,198

Operating income (loss)
2,902

1,687

1,938

1,867

216

226

(914
)

7,922

Income (loss) before income taxes
2,701

1,636

1,924

1,891

223

348

(357
)

8,366

Nine Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
5,123

$
2,990

$
8,580

$
3,853

$
586

$
5,277

$
85

$

$
26,494

Intersegment
397

39

243

296

2

17


(994
)

Total net operating revenues
5,520

3,029

8,823

4,149

588

5,294

85

(994
)
26,494

Operating income (loss)
2,940

1,804

1,814

1,879

110

(318
)
(902
)

7,327

Income (loss) before income taxes
2,984

1,742

1,822

1,909

119

(274
)
(1,042
)

7,260


Information about our Company's operations by operating segment and Corporate is as follows (in millions):
 
Europe, Middle East & Africa

Latin
America

North
America

Asia Pacific

Global Ventures

Bottling
Investments

Corporate

Eliminations

Consolidated

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 27, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
1,672

$
1,045

$
3,137

$
1,319

$
629

$
1,681

$
24

$

$
9,507

Intersegment
156


1

143


3


(303
)

Total net operating revenues
1,828

1,045

3,138

1,462

629

1,684

24

(303
)
9,507

Operating income (loss)
886

603

641

594

77

7

(309
)

2,499

Income (loss) before income taxes
651

605

658

603

80

55

440


3,092

Identifiable operating assets
8,363

1,895

17,895

2,118

6,935

10,456

20,204


67,866

Noncurrent investments
483

719

365

223

14

13,892

3,871


19,567

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 28, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third party
$
1,702

$
1,001

$
2,972

$
1,348

$
183

$
1,552

$
17

$

$
8,775

Intersegment
124

1

119

72


13


(329
)

Total net operating revenues
1,826

1,002

3,091

1,420

183

1,565

17

(329
)
8,775

Operating income (loss)
933

640

663

614

44

24

(304
)

2,614

Income (loss) before income taxes
943

636

662

628

47

(152
)
(391
)

2,373

Identifiable operating assets
7,884

1,685

17,693

2,254

969

8,647

25,790


64,922

Noncurrent investments
1,158

760

404

220


15,703

3,710


21,955

As of December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identifiable operating assets
$
7,414

$
1,715

$
17,519

$
1,996

$
968

$
10,525

$
22,800

$

$
62,937

Noncurrent investments
789

784

400

216


14,372

3,718


20,279


v3.19.3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Recently Issued Accounting Guidance (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 27, 2019
Jan. 01, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Impact of New Pronouncements          
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 1,310        
Operating Lease, Liability 1,329        
Cash and cash equivalents 7,531   $ 9,077 $ 9,221 $ 6,102
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents at end of period 7,776   9,318 9,539 6,373
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]          
Impact of New Pronouncements          
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents at end of period       0 13
Other Assets          
Impact of New Pronouncements          
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents at end of period 245   $ 241 $ 318 $ 258
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]          
Impact of New Pronouncements          
Operating Lease, Liability $ 1,329        
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]          
Impact of New Pronouncements          
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption   $ (12)      
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]          
Impact of New Pronouncements          
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption   $ 513      
v3.19.3
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Jan. 30, 2019
Acquisition and investment activities          
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment $ 0   $ 160    
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities     266 $ 1,354  
Acquisitions of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities     5,376 598  
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss 0 $ 0   0  
Corporate          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160    
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers   11   47  
Cost incurred to convert bottling agreement   12 4 33  
North America [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Cost incurred to convert bottling agreement   12 4 33  
Costa [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Acquisitions of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities     4,900    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired     2,400    
Goodwill, Acquired During Period     2,500    
Costa [Member] | Global Ventures [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments (108)   (108)    
Costa [Member] | EMEA [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments 108   108    
CHI [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Acquisitions of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities     260    
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired         60.00%
CHI [Member] | Corporate          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss     121    
Andina [Member] | Corporate          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal     39    
Lindley [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments   507   507  
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal   370   370  
Lindley [Member] | Corporate          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal   370   370  
CCBA [Domain]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554  
CCBA [Domain] | Corporate          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160    
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554  
CCBA [Domain] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     34    
Asset Impairment Charges   225   225  
CCBA [Domain] | Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     126    
Asset Impairment Charges   329   329  
Latin America Bottling Operations [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses       289  
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers   11   47  
North America Territory [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers 19 10 15 (94)  
Canadian Bottling Operations [Member]          
Acquisition and investment activities          
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, equity method investments and nonmarketable securities   518   518  
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers $ (122) $ (285) $ (122) $ (285)  
v3.19.3
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 9,507 $ 8,775 $ 28,198 $ 26,494
Net operating revenues related to concentrate operations 5,440 5,230 15,796 15,524
Net operating revenues related to finished product operations 4,067 3,545 12,402 10,970
UNITED STATES        
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]        
Revenues 3,090 2,967 8,838 8,598
Net operating revenues related to concentrate operations 1,414 1,191 4,014 3,563
Net operating revenues related to finished product operations 1,676 1,776 4,824 5,035
International [Member]        
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]        
Revenues 6,417 5,808 19,360 17,896
Net operating revenues related to concentrate operations 4,026 4,039 11,782 11,961
Net operating revenues related to finished product operations $ 2,391 $ 1,769 $ 7,578 $ 5,935
v3.19.3
Investments (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Equity securities, by type          
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) $ 29 $ 62 $ 163 $ 21  
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) 0 5 16 13  
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain 29 57 147 8  
Equity Securities, FV-NI 2,095   2,095   $ 1,934
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount 82   82   80
Debt Securities [Member]          
Equity securities, by type          
Trading Securities, Unrealized Holding Gain     1   0
Trading Securities, Unrealized Holding Loss     0   1
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 46   46   44
Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value 3,593   3,593   4,993
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains 9 11 37 19  
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses 1 8 5 21  
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities 1,284 $ 3,421 3,074 $ 9,744  
Marketable Securities [Member]          
Equity securities, by type          
Equity Securities, FV-NI 310   310   278
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount 0   0   0
Other Investments [Member]          
Equity securities, by type          
Equity Securities, FV-NI 796   796   787
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount 82   82   80
Other Assets          
Equity securities, by type          
Equity Securities, FV-NI 989   989   869
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
v3.19.3
Investments (Details 3) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Debt securities, by type          
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis $ 3,445   $ 3,445    
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost 3,490   3,490   $ 4,946
Debt securities, gross unrealized gain 151   151   119
Debt securities, gross unrealized loss 2   2   28
Debt Securities 3,639   3,639   5,037
Equity Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains 9 $ 11 37 $ 19  
Trading Securities, Equity, Cost 45   45   45
Trading Securities, Unrealized Holding Gain     1   0
Trading Securities, Unrealized Holding Loss     0   1
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 46   46   44
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities 3,445   3,445   4,901
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax 150   150   119
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax 2   2   27
Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value 3,593   3,593   4,993
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses 1 8 5 21  
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities 1,284 $ 3,421 3,074 $ 9,744  
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 3,593   3,593   4,993
Trading Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 46   46   44
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 155   155   0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 0   0   0
Marketable Securities [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 3,100   3,100   4,691
Marketable Securities [Member] | Trading Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 46   46   44
Other Assets | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities 338   338   302
Other Assets | Trading Securities [Member]          
Debt securities, by type          
Debt Securities $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
v3.19.3
Investments (Details 5) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 27, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Investments [Abstracts]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Amortized Cost $ 2,145  
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Fair Value 2,200  
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost Basis 1,038  
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value 1,102  
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis 72  
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value 85  
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Maturity, after 10 Years, Amortized Cost 190  
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after 10 Years, Fair Value 206  
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis 3,445  
Debt Securities 3,639 $ 5,037
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]    
Investments [Abstracts]    
Debt Securities 3,593 4,993
Debt securities, by type    
Solvency Funds of Insurance Captive $ 1,197 $ 1,056
v3.19.3
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 27, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory balances    
Raw materials and packaging $ 2,044 $ 2,025
Finished goods 881 773
Other 341 273
Total inventories $ 3,266 $ 3,071
v3.19.3
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Jan. 01, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge     3 years      
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period $ 489,000,000 $ 59,000,000 $ 486,000,000 $ 353,000,000    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax (1,000,000) 25,000,000 (100,000,000)      
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (62,000,000) 59,000,000 (165,000,000)      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0 2,000,000 0      
Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 6,000,000 3,000,000 10,000,000 (7,000,000)    
Long-term Debt [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item 13,091   13,091     $ 8,043
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease) 710   710     62
Foreign currency contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Notional Amount 7,833,000,000   7,833,000,000     3,175,000,000
Commodity contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Notional Amount 2,000,000   2,000,000     9,000,000
Cross Currency Swap | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Notional Amount 3,028,000,000   3,028,000,000     3,028,000,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Notional Amount 12,655,000,000   12,655,000,000     8,023,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 878,000,000   878,000,000     245,000,000
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 74,000,000   74,000,000     75,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Prepaid expenses and other assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 80,000,000   80,000,000     43,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Other Assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 103,000,000   103,000,000     114,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 38,000,000   38,000,000     19,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Other Liabilities            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 36,000,000   36,000,000     15,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 0   0     1,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 695,000,000   695,000,000     88,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Liabilities            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 0   0     40,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (55,000,000) 67,000,000 (27,000,000) (25,000,000)    
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 65,000,000   65,000,000     70,000,000
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 101,000,000   101,000,000     160,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Notional Amount 4,655,000,000   4,655,000,000     10,939,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Prepaid expenses and other assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 52,000,000   52,000,000     61,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 33,000,000   33,000,000     101,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Other Liabilities            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 4,000,000   4,000,000     0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Notional Amount 552,000,000   552,000,000     373,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts | Prepaid expenses and other assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 1,000,000   1,000,000     2,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 60,000,000   60,000,000     38,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts | Other Liabilities            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 4,000,000   4,000,000     8,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments | Prepaid expenses and other assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 10,000,000   10,000,000     7,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments | Other Assets            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, assets, fair value 2,000,000   2,000,000     0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments | Accounts payable and accrued expenses            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative instruments, liabilities, fair value 0   0     $ 13,000,000
Net operating revenues | Foreign currency contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 71,000,000 2,000,000 44,000,000 10,000,000    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (5,000,000) 43,000,000 2,000,000 97,000,000    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0 0 0 1,000,000    
Net operating revenues | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 15,000,000 8,000,000 2,000,000 34,000,000    
Other Income (loss) - net | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 0    
Other Income (loss) - net | Foreign currency contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax (46,000,000) 20,000,000 (99,000,000) 46,000,000    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (46,000,000) 23,000,000 (139,000,000) 3,000,000    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0 2,000,000 0 4,000,000    
Other Income (loss) - net | Foreign currency contracts | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 (6,000,000)    
Other Income (loss) - net | Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 6,000,000    
Other Income (loss) - net | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (21,000,000) 29,000,000 (46,000,000) (87,000,000)    
Other Income (loss) - net | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 5,000,000 0 39,000,000 0    
Income from Discontinued Operations [Member] | Commodity contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax       91,000,000    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)       70,000,000    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net       (11,000,000)    
Cost of goods sold | Foreign currency contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 13,000,000    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) 2,000,000 4,000,000 9,000,000 5,000,000    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0 0 0 (3,000,000)    
Cost of goods sold | Commodity contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 1,000,000   1,000,000      
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) 0   0      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0   0      
Cost of goods sold | Commodity [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax       0    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)       0    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net       (5,000,000)    
Cost of goods sold | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 2,000,000 9,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000    
Cost of goods sold | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (60,000,000) 3,000,000 (58,000,000) 15,000,000    
Selling, general and administrative expenses | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 4,000,000 18,000,000 32,000,000 11,000,000    
Interest Expense [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 6,000,000 3,000,000 10,000,000 (7,000,000)    
Interest Expense [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 0 0 0 0    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (3,000,000) (2,000,000) (7,000,000) (6,000,000)    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0 0 0 0    
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax (30,000,000) 0 (47,000,000) 22,000,000    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (10,000,000) (9,000,000) (30,000,000) (29,000,000)    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net 0 0   (8,000,000)    
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 206,000,000 (38,000,000) 647,000,000 (57,000,000)    
Interest Expense [Member] | Fixed-rate debt | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ (200,000,000) $ 41,000,000 (637,000,000) 50,000,000    
Interest Expense [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     $ 0 $ (1,000,000)    
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption         $ (12,000,000)  
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption         24,000,000  
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member] | Reinvested Earnings            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption         6,000,000  
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member] | Reinvested Earnings | Fair Value Hedging [Member]            
Fair Value, Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges            
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption         $ (18,000,000)  
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Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Jan. 01, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period $ 489 $ 59 $ 486 $ 353    
Anticipated gains (losses) cash flows hedges, estimated reclassification to earnings during next twelve months     16      
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax (1) 25 (100)      
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (62) 59 (165)      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0 2 0      
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Loss on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Swap Cash Flow Hedge     8      
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 7,833   7,833     $ 3,175
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Net operating revenues            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 71 2 44 10    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (5) 43 2 97    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0 0 0 1    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Cost of goods sold            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 3 3 1 13    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) 2 4 9 5    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0 0 0 (3)    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Interest Expense [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 0 0 0 0    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (3) (2) (7) (6)    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0 0 0 0    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Other Income (loss) - net            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax (46) 20 (99) 46    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (46) 23 (139) 3    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0 2 0 4    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Currency Swap [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 3,028   3,028     3,028
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax (30) 0 (47) 22    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) (10) (9) (30) (29)    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0 0   (8)    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 2   2     9
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | Cost of goods sold            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 1   1      
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) 0   0      
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 0   0      
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity contracts | Income from Discontinued Operations [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax       91    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)       70    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)       (11)    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity [Member] | Cost of goods sold            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax       0    
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)       0    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)       (5)    
Fair Value Hedges            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 6 3 10 (7)    
Fair Value Hedges | Interest Expense [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 6 3 10 (7)    
Fair Value Hedges | Other Income (loss) - net            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 0    
Fair Value Hedges | Fixed-rate debt | Interest Expense [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (200) 41 (637) 50    
Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Swap [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 12,655   12,655     8,023
Fair Value Hedges | Foreign currency contracts | Other Income (loss) - net            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 (6)    
Fair Value Hedges | Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Other Income (loss) - net            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 6    
Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 206 (38) 647 (57)    
Net Investment Hedges            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 12,359   12,359     12,494
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax   59   353    
Net Investment Hedges | Foreign currency contracts            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 325   325     0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 13 6 42 6    
Net Investment Hedges | Foreign currency denominated debt            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 12,034   12,034     12,494
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax 476 53 444 347    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability 101   101     160
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (55) 67 (27) (25)    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 4,655   4,655     10,939
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Net operating revenues            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 15 8 2 34    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Cost of goods sold            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 2 9 4 3    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency contracts | Other Income (loss) - net            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (21) 29 (46) (87)    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net     0 (1)    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Notional Amount 552   552     $ 373
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity contracts | Cost of goods sold            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (60) 3 (58) 15    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments | Other Income (loss) - net            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 5 0 39 0    
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other derivative instruments | Selling, general and administrative expenses            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ 4 $ 18 $ 32 $ 11    
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]            
Gains and (losses) related to derivative instruments            
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption         $ (12)  
v3.19.3
Debt and Borrowing Arrangements (Details) - 9 months ended Sep. 27, 2019
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
USD ($)
EUR (€)
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt $ 2,000 € 3,500
Carrying Value of Long-Term Debt $ 5,793  
Notes due in 2021 [Member]    
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt | €   € 750
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis three month three month
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate 0.20%  
Notes due on 2022 [Member]    
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt $ 1,000  
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate 0.125%  
Notes due on 2026 [Member]    
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt $ 1,000  
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate 0.75%  
Notes due on 2031 [Member]    
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt $ 750  
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate 1.25%  
Notes due on 2024 [Member]    
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt $ 1,000  
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate 1.75%  
Notes due on 2029 [Member]    
Long-term debt    
Issuance of long term debt $ 1,000  
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate 2.125%  
Total principal notes due May 30, 2019 [Domain]    
Long-term debt    
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate 1.375%  
Amount of debt retired or extinguished $ 1,000  
Total principal notes due March 8, 2019 [Domain]    
Long-term debt    
Amount of debt retired or extinguished $ 1,500  
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis three month three month
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate 0.25% 0.25%
Total principal notes due September 9, 2019 [Domain]    
Long-term debt    
Amount of debt retired or extinguished $ 2,000  
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis three month three month
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate 0.23% 0.23%
v3.19.3
Leases Leases (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
USD ($)
Sep. 27, 2019
USD ($)
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 1,310 $ 1,310
Operating Lease, Liability, Current 253 253
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 1,076 1,076
Operating Lease, Liability 1,329 1,329
Operating Lease, Cost $ 78 236
Operating Lease, Payments   257
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability   $ 214
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 7 years 7 years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 3.00% 3.00%
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year $ 72 $ 72
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two 272 272
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three 236 236
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four 201 201
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five 163 163
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five 521 521
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount 136 136
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due $ 1,465 1,465
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract, Low End of Range 1 year  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract, High End of Range 25 years  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]    
Operating Lease, Liability $ 1,329 $ 1,329
v3.19.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2018
Oct. 02, 2015
Sep. 27, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Tax Years 2007-2009 [Member]        
IRS Claim        
IRS Claim   $ 3,300    
Transfer Pricing Adjustment $ 385      
IRS Amended Claim 135      
IRS Amended Claim Related to Mexico Licensee $ 138      
Guarantees of indebtedness owed by third parties        
Guarantees        
Guarantees of indebtedness owed by third parties     $ 595  
VIEs maximum exposures to loss     244  
Risk Management Programs        
Risk Management Programs        
Self-insurance reserves     $ 308 $ 362
v3.19.3
Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Jun. 28, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Jun. 28, 2019
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Jan. 01, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Jun. 29, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income Disclosure                    
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent $ 2,593   $ 1,880   $ 6,878 $ 5,564        
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (4)   (62)   42 (15)        
AOCI Attributable to the Shareowners of The Coca Cola Company                    
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (13,706)   (12,070)   (13,706) (12,070)   $ (12,814)   $ (10,305)
Consolidated net income 2,589   1,818   6,920 5,549        
Other comprehensive income:                    
Net foreign currency translation adjustment (960)   (210)   (679) (1,635)        
Net gain (loss) on derivatives 46   (30)   30 22        
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities         46          
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities 32   56   100 372        
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,723   $ 1,644   $ 6,417 $ 4,217        
Common Stock Dividends, Shares 0   0   0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders $ (7)   $ (6)   $ (27) $ (19)        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 8       8 13        
Purchases of treasury stock     (241)   (635) (1,451)        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 378   258   1,012 810        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash (1,714)   (1,660)   (5,132) (4,980)        
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Translation adjustment arising during the period (256)   (446)   (141) (1,431)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 0   170   192 268        
Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature (924)   (119)   (888) (695)        
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period 489   59   486 353        
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 62       166          
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (8)       (32)          
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 37       111          
Recognized net actuarial loss 39       116          
Recognized prior service cost (credit) (2)       (5)          
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Translation adjustment arising during the period (6)   19   (77) (66)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income   $ 0 0 $ 0 0 0        
Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature 0   0   0 0        
Gains (losses) on net investment hedges arising during the period (122)   (15)   (121) (88)        
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (15)       (41)          
Available-for-sales securities:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 2       7          
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (9)       (27)          
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Translation adjustment arising during the period (262)   (427)   (218) (1,497)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 0   170   192 268        
Gains (losses) on intra-entity transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature (924)   (119)   (888) (695)        
Gains (losses) on net investments hedges arising during the period 367   44   365 265        
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 47       125          
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 16   10   46 (91)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (6)       (25)          
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 28       84          
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         (18) 2,605        
Divestitures, deconsolidations and other [Member] | Other income (loss) - net                    
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 0       192          
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 0       1          
Foreign currency contracts | Other income (loss) - net                    
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 46       139          
Foreign currency contracts | Net operating revenues                    
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 5       (2)          
Foreign currency and commodities contracts [Member] | Cost of goods sold                    
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (2)       (9)          
Foreign currency and interest rate contracts | Interest Expense [Member]                    
Derivatives:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 13       37          
Sale of securities | Other income (loss) - net                    
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (8)       (32)          
Shareowners of The Coca-Cola Company                    
AOCI Attributable to the Shareowners of The Coca Cola Company                    
Foreign currency translation adjustments (11,803)       (11,803)     (11,045)    
Accumulated derivative net gains (losses) (125)       (125)     (126)    
Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities 103       103     50    
Adjustments to pension and other benefits liabilities (1,881)       (1,881)     (1,693)    
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (13,706)       (13,706)     $ (12,814)    
Other comprehensive income:                    
Net foreign currency translation adjustment         (549)          
Net gain (loss) on derivatives         30          
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities         46          
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities         100          
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)         6,505          
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Net foreign currency translation adjustments (691)   (336)   (351) (1,505)        
Derivatives:                    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net (2)   19   (119) 84        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 62   (58)   166 (56)        
Net gain (loss) on derivatives 60   (39)   47 28        
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 29   (13)   88 (139)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (8)   (3)   (32) 2        
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 21   (16)   56 (137)        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Net pension and other benefits arising during the period 4   7   11 278        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 37   65   111 209        
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities 41   72   122 487        
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) attributable to The Coca-Cola Company (569)   (319)   (126) (1,127)        
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Net foreign currency translation adjustments (128)   4   (198) (154)        
Derivatives:                    
Gains (losses) arising during the period 1   (7)   24 (21)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (15)   16   (41) 15        
Net gain (loss) on derivatives (14)   9   (17) (6)        
Available-for-sales securities:                    
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (7)   24   (17) 45        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 2   2   7 1        
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (5)   26   (10) 46        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Net pension and other benefits arising during the period 0   0   5 (62)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (9)   (16)   (27) (53)        
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities (9)   (16)   (22) (115)        
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Coca-Cola Company (156)   23   (247) (229)        
Foreign currency translation adjustments:                    
Net foreign currency translation adjustments (819)   (332)   (549) (1,659)        
Derivatives:                    
Gains (losses) arising during the period (1)   12   (95) 63        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 47   (42)   125 (41)        
Net gain (loss) on derivatives 46   (30)   30 22        
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 22   11   71 (94)        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income (6)   (1)   (25) 3        
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 16   10   46 (91)        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Net pension and other benefits arising during the period 4   7   16 216        
Reclassification adjustments recognized in net income 28   49   84 156        
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities 32   56   100 372        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net (2)   19   (119) 84        
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Coca-Cola Company (725)   (296)   (373) (1,356)        
Noncontrolling Interests                    
Other comprehensive income:                    
Net foreign currency translation adjustment         (130)          
Net gain (loss) on derivatives         0          
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities         0          
Net change in pension and other benefit liabilities         0          
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ (145)   $ 60   $ (88) $ 9        
Common Stock Dividends, Shares 0   0   0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders $ (7)   $ (6)   $ (27) $ (19)        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 8       8 13        
Purchases of treasury stock     0   0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0   0   0 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0   0   0 0        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         0 0        
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]                    
Other comprehensive income:                    
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (725)   (296)   (373) (1,356)        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0   0   0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 0       0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock     0   0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0   0   0 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0   0   0 0        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         (519) (409)        
Reinvested Earnings                    
Other comprehensive income:                    
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 2,593   1,880   6,878 5,564        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0   0   0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 0       0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock     0   0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0   0   0 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash $ (1,714)   $ (1,660)   (5,132) (4,980)        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         $ 501 $ 3,014        
Common Stock [Member]                    
Comprehensive Income Disclosure                    
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 4,284 4,275 4,256 4,275 4,284 4,256   4,268 4,253 4,259
Other comprehensive income:                    
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ 0   $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders $ 0   $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions 0       0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions $ 0       $ 0 $ 0        
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired     (6)   (14) (33)        
Purchases of treasury stock     $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans, shares 9   9   30 30        
Impact related to stock compensation plans $ 0   $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0   0   $ 0 $ 0        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Equity         0 0        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         $ 0 $ 0        
Capital Surplus                    
Other comprehensive income:                    
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 0   0   0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0   0   0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 0       0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock     0   0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 206   149   519 402        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0   0   0 0        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         0 0        
Treasury Stock                    
Other comprehensive income:                    
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 0   0   0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0   0   0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 0       0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock     (241)   (635) (1,451)        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 172   109   493 408        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0   0   0 0        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity         0 0        
Net Investment Hedging [Member]                    
Derivatives:                    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net     59     353        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net     59     353        
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]                    
Comprehensive Income Disclosure                    
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption             $ 513      
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]                    
Comprehensive Income Disclosure                    
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption             (12)      
Euro Denominated Debt [Domain] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                    
Derivatives:                    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net 476   53   444 347        
Pension and other benefit liabilities:                    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net $ 476   $ 53   $ 444 $ 347        
Reinvested Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]                    
Comprehensive Income Disclosure                    
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption             $ 6      
v3.19.3
Changes in Equity (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Jun. 28, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Jun. 29, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Changes in Equity                
Reinvested earnings $ 65,481 $ 64,028 $ 65,481 $ 64,028   $ 63,234   $ 60,430
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (13,706) $ (12,070) $ (13,706) $ (12,070)   $ (12,814)   $ (10,305)
Changes in Equity                
Common Stock Dividends, Shares 0 0 0 0        
Other Activities, shares issued   0   0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   $ 7   $ 6        
6/28/2019 $ 20,295 20,176 $ 19,058 18,977        
Comprehensive income (loss) 1,723 1,644 6,417 4,217        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash (1,714) (1,660) (5,132) (4,980)        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders (7) (6) (27) (19)        
Purchases of treasury stock   (241) (635) (1,451)        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 378 258 1,012 810        
September 27, 2019 20,683 20,178 20,683 20,178        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     (18) 2,605        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 8   8 13        
Reinvested Earnings                
Changes in Equity                
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   0   0        
6/28/2019 64,602 63,808            
Comprehensive income (loss) 2,593 1,880 6,878 5,564        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash (1,714) (1,660) (5,132) (4,980)        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0 0 0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock   0 0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0 $ 0 0 0        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     501 3,014        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]                
Changes in Equity                
Other Activities, shares issued 0 0 0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   $ 0   $ 0        
6/28/2019 $ (12,981) (11,774)            
Comprehensive income (loss) (725) (296) $ (373) (1,356)        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0 0 0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0 0 0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock   0 0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0 $ 0 0 0        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     (519) (409)        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
Common Stock [Member]                
Changes in Equity                
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 4,284 4,256 4,284 4,256 4,275 4,268 4,253 4,259
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired   (6) (14) (33)        
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   $ 0   $ 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans, shares 9 9 30 30        
6/28/2019 $ 1,760 $ 1,760 $ 1,760 $ 1,760        
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash $ 0 0 $ 0 $ 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions 0   0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders $ 0 0 $ 0 $ 0        
Purchases of treasury stock   0 0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0 0 0 0        
September 27, 2019 1,760 1,760 $ 1,760 $ 1,760        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Equity     0 0        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     $ 0 $ 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 0   0 0        
Capital Surplus                
Changes in Equity                
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   0   0        
6/28/2019 16,833 16,117 16,520 15,864        
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0 0 0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0 0 0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock   0 0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 206 149 519 402        
September 27, 2019 17,039 16,266 17,039 16,266        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions 0   0 0        
Treasury Stock                
Changes in Equity                
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   0   0        
6/28/2019 (52,033) (51,588) (51,719) (50,677)        
Comprehensive income (loss) 0 0 0 0        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0 0 0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 0 0 0 0        
Purchases of treasury stock   (241) (635) (1,451)        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 172 109 493 408        
September 27, 2019 (51,861) $ (51,720) (51,861) (51,720)        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions $ 0   $ 0 $ 0        
Noncontrolling Interests                
Changes in Equity                
Common Stock Dividends, Shares 0 0 0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)   $ 7   $ 6        
6/28/2019 $ 2,114 1,853 $ 2,077 1,905        
Comprehensive income (loss) (145) 60 (88) 9        
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash 0 0 0 0        
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders (7) (6) (27) (19)        
Purchases of treasury stock   0 0 0        
Impact related to stock compensation plans 0 0 0 0        
September 27, 2019 1,970 $ 1,914 1,970 1,914        
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Value, Effect of Change on Equity     0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions $ 8   $ 8 $ 13        
v3.19.3
Significant Operating and Nonoperating Items (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Significant Operating and Nonoperating Line Items        
Effective tax rate (as a percent) 16.30% 23.40% 17.30% 23.60%
Income taxes $ 503 $ 555 $ 1,446 $ 1,711
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 61 107 184 313
Tax litigation expense   4    
Other operating charges 125 155 344 916
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment 0   160  
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items charge/(gain) recorded by equity method investees 39 (19) 107 65
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings 739   739  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement   35   121
Equity Income (Loss) - Net        
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and trading debt securities as well as realized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities 38 64 197 15
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     767 257
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss 0 0   0
Gain (Loss) on Hedging Activity   41   41
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges 0 0 0 312
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) 29 62 163 21
Asia Pacific [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) 42   42  
Bottling investments [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives   10 3 32
Costs incurred to refranchise of certain bottler interests   38   117
Asset Impairment Charges       450
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items charge/(gain) recorded by equity method investees 39 (21) 105 78
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement       47
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers (103) (275) (107) (379)
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment   205   205
EMEA [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 1   2  
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 255   255  
North America [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 12 39 42 138
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Cost incurred to convert bottling agreement   12 4 33
Corporate        
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 48 65 137 144
Tax litigation expense   4   31
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160  
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items charge/(gain) recorded by equity method investees   2 2 (13)
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings 739   739  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement   35   74
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers   11   47
Cost incurred to convert bottling agreement   12 4 33
Latin America [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives       2
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 375   49 52
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 61   184  
North America Territory [Member]        
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers 19 10 15 (94)
North America Territory [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Costs incurred to refranchise of certain bottler interests 21 38 61 117
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers   (275)    
Andina [Member] | Corporate        
Other Operating Charges        
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal     39  
Costa [Member] | Corporate        
Other Operating Charges        
Other operating charges     46  
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings [Member]        
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 120   406  
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]        
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 120   406  
CHI [Member] | Corporate        
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss     121  
CCBA [Domain]        
Other Operating Charges        
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554
CCBA [Domain] | Corporate        
Other Operating Charges        
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160  
Russian juice operations [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]        
Equity Income (Loss) - Net        
Loss due to reversal of cumulative translation adjustment       33
Lindley [Member]        
Other Operating Charges        
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal   370   370
Lindley [Member] | Corporate        
Other Operating Charges        
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal   370   370
North America Territory [Member]        
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     57  
North America Territory [Member] | North America [Member]        
Other Income (Loss) - Net        
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     57  
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]        
Equity Income (Loss) - Net        
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (55) 67 (27) (25)
Other Income (loss) - net | Other Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]        
Equity Income (Loss) - Net        
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ 5 $ 0 $ 39 $ 0
v3.19.3
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives Disclosures        
Cost incurred $ 61 $ 107 $ 184 $ 313
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member]        
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives Disclosures        
Accrued Balance, Beginning Balance 65   90  
Cost incurred 61   184  
Payments (62)   (194)  
Noncash and exchange (6)   (22)  
Accrued Balance, Ending Balance 58   58  
Restructuring and related costs incurred to date 3,750   3,750  
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member] | Severance pay and benefits        
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives Disclosures        
Accrued Balance, Beginning Balance 49   76  
Cost incurred 6   18  
Payments (10)   (50)  
Noncash and exchange 0   1  
Accrued Balance, Ending Balance 45   45  
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member] | Outside Services [Member]        
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives Disclosures        
Accrued Balance, Beginning Balance 8   10  
Cost incurred 23   73  
Payments (26)   (78)  
Noncash and exchange 0   0  
Accrued Balance, Ending Balance 5   5  
Productivity and Reinvestment [Member] | Other direct costs [Member]        
Productivity, Integration and Restructuring Initiatives Disclosures        
Accrued Balance, Beginning Balance 8   4  
Cost incurred 32   93  
Payments (26)   (66)  
Noncash and exchange (6)   (23)  
Accrued Balance, Ending Balance $ 8   $ 8  
v3.19.3
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Net periodic pension and other Postretirement benefit cost        
Contributions to pension plan     $ 29 $ 98
Pension Benefits        
Net periodic pension and other Postretirement benefit cost        
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) $ (2) $ 21 $ (7) 53
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets     7.70%  
Service cost 26 30 $ 78 93
Interest cost 73 75 218 221
Expected return on plan assets (138) (160) (414) (490)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (1) (1) (3) 3
Amortization of net actuarial loss 38 29 114 92
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Excluding Settlement Curtailment and Special Termination Benefits (2) (27) (7) (81)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailment 0 5 0 5
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement 0 35 0 121
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits 0 8 0 8
Other Benefits        
Net periodic pension and other Postretirement benefit cost        
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) 6 3 $ 17 8
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets     4.60%  
Service cost 2 3 $ 7 8
Interest cost 7 6 20 18
Expected return on plan assets (3) (3) (10) (10)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (1) (4) (2) (11)
Amortization of net actuarial loss 1 1 2 3
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Excluding Settlement Curtailment and Special Termination Benefits 6 3 17 8
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailment 0 0 0 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement 0 0 0 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.19.3
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent $ 2,593 $ 1,880 $ 6,878 $ 5,564
U.S. statutory rate (as a percent) 21.00% 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)     $ (199)  
Income tax expense $ 503 $ 555 $ 1,446 $ 1,711
Effective tax rate (as a percent) 16.30% 23.40% 17.30% 23.60%
Tax expense (benefit) associated with significant operating and nonoperating items for the interim periods presented        
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability $ (213) $ (125) $ (245) $ 9
v3.19.3
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss $ 0 $ 0   $ 0  
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     $ 767 257  
Debt Securities 3,639   3,639   $ 5,037
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash 430   430   96
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash 4   4   4
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges 0 0 0 $ 312  
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment 42 $ 0 42    
Level 1          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 1,815   1,815   1,681
Debt Securities 0   0   0
Derivatives, assets 6   6   2
Total assets 1,821   1,821   1,683
Derivatives, liabilities 38   38   14
Total liabilities 38   38   14
Level 2          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 210   210   186
Debt Securities 3,620   3,620   5,018
Derivatives, assets 937   937   313
Total assets 4,767   4,767   5,517
Derivatives, liabilities 137   137   221
Total liabilities 137   137   221
Level 3          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 11   11   6
Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value         19
Debt Securities 19   19    
Derivatives, assets 0   0   0
Total assets 30   30   25
Derivatives, liabilities 0   0   0
Total liabilities 0   0   0
Other [Member]          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 59   59   61
Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value         0
Debt Securities 0   0    
Derivatives, assets 0   0   0
Total assets 59   59   61
Derivatives, liabilities 0   0   0
Total liabilities 0   0   0
Netting Adjustment          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 0   0   0
Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value         0
Debt Securities 0   0    
Derivatives, assets (537)   (537)   (261)
Total assets (537)   (537)   (261)
Derivatives, liabilities (147)   (147)   (182)
Total liabilities (147)   (147)   (182)
Fair Value Measurements          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI 2,095   2,095   1,934
Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value         5,037
Debt Securities 3,639   3,639    
Derivatives, assets 406   406   54
Total assets 6,140   6,140   7,025
Derivatives, liabilities 28   28   53
Total liabilities 28   28   53
Other Assets | Fair Value Measurements          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Derivatives, assets 406   406   54
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value Measurements          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Derivatives, liabilities         3
Other Liabilities | Fair Value Measurements          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Derivatives, liabilities $ 28   28   $ 50
North America Territory [Member]          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     57    
North America Territory [Member] | North America [Member]          
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     $ 57    
v3.19.3
Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 312  
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     767 257  
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss 0 0   0  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment 0   160    
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment 42 0 42    
Nonrecurring loss (gain) fair value measurement 417 759 1,090 1,261  
EMEA [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 255   255    
Bottling investments [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Asset Impairment Charges       450  
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment   205   205  
Latin America [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 375   49 52  
Corporate          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160    
North America Territory [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     57    
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 120   406    
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 120   406    
CCBA [Domain]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554  
CCBA [Domain] | Corporate          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160    
CHI [Member] | Corporate          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss     121    
North America Territory [Member]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment       138  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] | CCBA [Domain]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Asset Impairment Charges   225   225  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     34    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] | CCBA [Domain]          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Asset Impairment Charges   $ 329   $ 329  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     126    
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts          
Nonrecurring fair value measurements          
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 7,833   $ 7,833   $ 3,175
v3.19.3
Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 27, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Other fair value disclosures    
Long-term debt, including the current portion, carrying amount $ 31,504 $ 30,379
Long-term debt, including the current portion, fair value $ 32,436 $ 30,456
v3.19.3
Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Sep. 27, 2019
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party $ 9,507 $ 8,775 $ 28,198 $ 26,494  
Intersegment 0 0 0 0  
Revenues 9,507 8,775 28,198 26,494  
Operating Income (Loss) 2,499 2,614 7,922 7,327  
Income (loss) before income taxes 3,092 2,373 8,366 7,260  
Identifiable operating assets 67,866 64,922 67,866 64,922 $ 62,937
Noncurrent investments 19,567 21,955 19,567 21,955 20,279
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 61 107 184 313  
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings 739   739    
Other operating charges 125 155 344 916  
Tax litigation expense   4      
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and trading debt securities as well as realized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities 38 64 197 15  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment 0   160    
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     767 257  
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss 0 0   0  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement   35   121  
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items charge/(gain) recorded by equity method investees 39 (19) 107 65  
EMEA [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 1,672 1,702 5,110 5,123  
Intersegment 156 124 420 397  
Revenues 1,828 1,826 5,530 5,520  
Operating Income (Loss) 886 933 2,902 2,940  
Income (loss) before income taxes 651 943 2,701 2,984  
Identifiable operating assets 8,363 7,884 8,363 7,884 7,414
Noncurrent investments 483 1,158 483 1,158 789
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 1   2    
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment   (4)   (2)  
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 255   255    
Latin America [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 1,045 1,001 2,944 2,990  
Intersegment 0 1 0 39  
Revenues 1,045 1,002 2,944 3,029  
Operating Income (Loss) 603 640 1,687 1,804  
Income (loss) before income taxes 605 636 1,636 1,742  
Identifiable operating assets 1,895 1,685 1,895 1,685 1,715
Noncurrent investments 719 760 719 760 784
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives       2  
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment   (1)      
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 375   49 52  
North America [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 3,137 2,972 8,976 8,580  
Intersegment 1 119 7 243  
Revenues 3,138 3,091 8,983 8,823  
Operating Income (Loss) 641 663 1,938 1,814  
Income (loss) before income taxes 658 662 1,924 1,822  
Identifiable operating assets 17,895 17,693 17,895 17,693 17,519
Noncurrent investments 365 404 365 404 400
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 12 39 42 138  
Cost incurred to convert bottling agreement   12 4 33  
Asia Pacific [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 1,319 1,348 3,729 3,853  
Intersegment 143 72 460 296  
Revenues 1,462 1,420 4,189 4,149  
Operating Income (Loss) 594 614 1,867 1,879  
Income (loss) before income taxes 603 628 1,891 1,909  
Identifiable operating assets 2,118 2,254 2,118 2,254 1,996
Noncurrent investments 223 220 223 220 216
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment   (2)   (1)  
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) 42   42    
Global Ventures [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 629 183 1,847 586  
Intersegment 0 0 2 2  
Revenues 629 183 1,849 588  
Operating Income (Loss) 77 44 216 110  
Income (loss) before income taxes 80 47 223 119  
Identifiable operating assets 6,935 969 6,935 969 968
Noncurrent investments 14 0 14 0 0
Bottling investments [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 1,681 1,552 5,513 5,277  
Intersegment 3 13 7 17  
Revenues 1,684 1,565 5,520 5,294  
Operating Income (Loss) 7 24 226 (318)  
Income (loss) before income taxes 55 (152) 348 (274)  
Identifiable operating assets 10,456 8,647 10,456 8,647 10,525
Noncurrent investments 13,892 15,703 13,892 15,703 14,372
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives   10 3 32  
Costs incurred to refranchise of certain bottler interests   38   117  
Asset Impairment Charges       450  
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers (103) (275) (107) (379)  
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment   205   205  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement       47  
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items charge/(gain) recorded by equity method investees 39 (21) 105 78  
Corporate          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 24 17 79 85  
Intersegment 0 0 0 0  
Revenues 24 17 79 85  
Operating Income (Loss) (309) (304) (914) (902)  
Income (loss) before income taxes 440 (391) (357) (1,042)  
Identifiable operating assets 20,204 25,790 20,204 25,790 22,800
Noncurrent investments 3,871 3,710 3,871 3,710 3,718
Productivity, integration and restructuring initiatives 48 65 137 144  
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings 739   739    
Tax litigation expense   4   31  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160    
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers   11   47  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement   35   74  
Our proportionate share of unusual or infrequent items charge/(gain) recorded by equity method investees   2 2 (13)  
Cost incurred to convert bottling agreement   12 4 33  
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt   27   27  
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Third Party 0 0 0 0  
Intersegment (303) (329) (896) (994)  
Revenues (303) (329) (896) (994)  
Operating Income (Loss) 0 0 0 0  
Income (loss) before income taxes 0 0 0 0  
Identifiable operating assets 0 0 0 0 0
Noncurrent investments 0 0 0 0 $ 0
North America Territory [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers 19 10 15 (94)  
North America Territory [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Costs incurred to refranchise of certain bottler interests 21 38 61 117  
Benefit (charge) due to refranchising of territories or deconsolidation of bottlers   (275)      
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment 120   406    
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment $ 120   406    
CCBA [Domain]          
Net operating revenues:          
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554  
CCBA [Domain] | Corporate          
Net operating revenues:          
Asset Impairment Charges   554   554  
Change to Plan of Sale Asset Adjustment     160    
Costa [Member] | Corporate          
Net operating revenues:          
Other operating charges     46    
CHI [Member] | Corporate          
Net operating revenues:          
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss     121    
Andina [Member] | Corporate          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal     39    
Russian juice operations [Member] | Bottling investments [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Loss due to reversal of cumulative translation adjustment       33  
Lindley [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal   370   370  
Lindley [Member] | Corporate          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal   $ 370   $ 370  
North America Territory [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     57    
North America Territory [Member] | North America [Member]          
Net operating revenues:          
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment     $ 57