Coca-Cola Sales Fall As Company Shifts Gears, Sheds Bottling Business

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has been focusing on reinvigorating its globally known brands while branching out with small-batch and specialty drinks.

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Coca-Cola swung to a fourth-quarter loss after being hit with a $3.6 billion tax charge tied to a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s tax laws.

Revenue also plunged as the world’s largest drink maker sells off its bottling operations.

Industry analysts have anticipated both as the company reshapes operations, and shares edged higher in morning trading Friday.