The Coca-Cola Co.'s Proposed Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'A+'

CHICAGO (S&P Global Ratings) April 29, 2020--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'A+' issue-level rating to Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co.'s (Coke) proposed senior unsecured notes due 2027, 2030, 2040, 2050, and 2060 (final amounts to be determined). The notes will be issued by the group's parent company and rank equally with its existing senior unsecured debt. Coke is drawing these notes under its shelf registration dated Oct. 24, 2019. The company will use the net proceeds from this issuance for general corporate purposes, including to repay debt and enhance its liquidity. All of our existing ratings on the company, including our 'A+' long-term issuer credit rating, are unchanged. The outlook is negative. The company's business strength is underpinned by its

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