Private Placements, Strategic Agreements, Earnings Results, Musical Events, and Marketing Campaigns - Analyst Notes on Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple, SodaStream, and Monster

NEW YORK, March 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP), Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS), SodaStream International Ltd. (NASDAQ: SODA), and Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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The Coca-Cola Company Analyst Notes

On February 27, 2014, The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola) announced the closing of the previously announced private placement of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) common stock to Coca-Cola for total gross proceeds of c.$1.25 billion. According to the Company, GMCR has issued 16.7 million newly issued shares of common stock at a purchase price of $74.98 per share to a wholly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola in connection with the closing. The Company stated that GMCR intends to execute a share repurchase program to reduce dilution from the transaction executed under GMCR's existing $1.1 billion share repurchase authorization. Coca-Cola added that GMCR intends to use a portion of the proceeds from the new equity issuance to fund anticipated capital expenditures for its Keurig Cold™ beverage system over the next several years. The full analyst notes on The Coca-Cola Company are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03112014/KO/report.pdf

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PepsiCo, Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 6, 2014, PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo) reported that its iced tea brand Brisk, which is known for its bold flavors, has announced its new marketing campaign, "Not Half Bad," in order to support the Half & Half product line. According to the Company, the campaign supports the brand's approach of speaking directly to consumers and celebrating the new Half & Half innovation. PepsiCo stated that the marketing campaign includes radio, out-of-home advertising, mobile and digital, as well as an under the cap or tab promotion on 1-liter bottles and 24-ounce cans beginning May 19, 2014. The Company added that one grand prize winner will have an opportunity to win a 2014 Chevy Avalanche truck with a custom paint job by urban apparel brand, Crooks & Castles. The full analyst notes on PepsiCo, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03112014/PEP/report.pdf

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 3, 2014, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (Dr Pepper Snapple) reported that in 2014, its brand 7UP® will amplify the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) energy, community and movement with #7x7UP., an yearlong 7UP® program that will bring uplifting experiences to 7 festivals and events. According to the Company, as a part of this collaboration, 7UP® will partner with 7 DJs, including the world-renowned DJ, Tiësto, who helped 7UP light up a village in Chile as part of 7UP®'s newly launched creative. Commenting on the program, Dave Falk, Vice President of marketing for 7UP® at Dr Pepper Snapple, stated, "Fans of EDM are a passionate and tight-knit community always on the edge of electronic music discovery. The music and the incredible productions at the festivals are at the core of the EDM lifestyle, and we want to help fans connect even more closely with the experiences they love." The full analyst notes on Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03112014/DPS/report.pdf

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SodaStream International Ltd. Analyst Notes

On March 3, 2014, SodaStream International Ltd. (SodaStream) announced a strategic agreement with Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SunnyD), which is a leading producer of juice-based drinks, to co-develop SunnyD Tangy Original Orange, Orange-Strawberry and other flavors exclusively for the SodaStream home beverage carbonation system. Commenting on the agreement, Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of SodaStream, said, "We are delighted to welcome SunnyD to the growing SodaStream family of branded partnerships. Adding our sparkle to these popular flavors will attract a new audience to both brands, further driving consumer interest in the growing home carbonation category." According to the Company, the said products are expected to be available during H2 2014 in the United States. The terms of the said agreement were not disclosed. The full analyst notes on SodaStream International Ltd. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03112014/SODA/report.pdf
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Monster Beverage Corporation Analyst Notes

On February 27, 2014, Monster Beverage Corporation (Monster) reported its financial results for Q4 2013 and full year 2013. Net sales increased 14.7% YoY to $540.8 million during the quarter; and was up 9.0% YoY annually to $2.2 billion. Q4 2013 net income was $76.1 million or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to net income of $68.0 million or $0.39 per diluted share in Q4 2012. Full-year 2013 net income was $338.7 million or $1.95 per diluted share, compared to $340.0 million or $1.86 per diluted share in full year 2012. The full analyst notes on Monster Beverage Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03112014/MNST/report.pdf

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