( BW)(COCA-COLA)(KO) Coca-Cola Opens US$22 million New Plant in
Mongolia; Sales of Coca-Cola Products in Mongolia increase 16 times in 
6 years

    Business Editors/Food/Beverage Writers
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    ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2008--A US$22
million green field Coca-Cola bottling plant was officially opened in
Ulaanbaatar today by Muhtar Kent, President and CEO of The Coca-Cola
Company and Odjargal Jambaljamts, Chairman & CEO, MCS Group. This new
plant will be the second and largest Coca-Cola plant in Mongolia. The
first Coca-Cola plant was built in 2001 by MCS Coca-Cola, the
exclusive bottler of Coca-Cola products in the market.

    "I'm delighted to see MCS Coca-Cola continue to exceed all
projections in sales volume and profit," said Mr. Kent. "By posting an
average annual volume growth of nearly 50% year on year, the Mongolian
business has established itself as one of the strongest performing
operations globally. I am also delighted to see that the leadership of
MCS Coca-Cola has continuously demonstrated its commitment to invest
in the development of its people and manufacturing facilities,
critical to ensure continued future growth of the Coca-Cola business
in Mongolia."

    The new bottling plant in Ulaanbaatar has a site area of 6
hectares. Two state-of-the-art bottling lines are installed - one for
sparkling PET-bottle "Cold"/ ambient filling, and another line for
still "hot" filling to cover the production of juice, tea and water
products. A returnable glass bottling line will also be relocated from
the existing plant. The new plant will implement cutting edge water
treatment processes in line with the stringent quality assurance
system of The Coca-Cola Company. Good manufacturing practice and sound
environmental and regional safety requirements will also be enforced.

    The Coca-Cola Company sees incredible value in developing its
business in the Mongolian market and is confident that the new
expansion will help the local business generate further growth.

    The Coca-Cola system in Mongolia is also strongly committed to
being a respected corporate citizen; an effort that is reflected by
MCS Coca-Cola's commitment to contributing to the Ulaanbaatar economy
and population. With over 3,500 employees, the bottling company is a
leading employer and top taxpaying private company in the city. The
MNTT25.35 billion (US$22 million) that the company invested into the
new site also created an influx of funds to bolster the local economy.
International research indicates that for each job created directly by
the Coca-Cola system additional 10 local jobs are created with
suppliers and business partners.

    "With the burgeoning beverage market in Mongolia we have recorded
remarkable growth rates. In 2002 we sold 4 Coca-Cola products to every
average Mongolian consumer. In 2008 we are selling an average of 67
beverages to every Mongolian consumer. This has caused our first plant
to run out of manufacturing capacity 7 years ahead of schedule" said
Mr. Jambaljamts. "We are greatly encouraged by the outstanding
performance of our bottling operation as both the bottling company and
The Coca-Cola Company have exceeded all projections of profitability
and sales. Our investment in the new plant is just our first step to
bring world class manufacturing to Mongolia."

    The Coca-Cola Company

    The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company,
refreshing consumers with more than 450 sparkling and still brands.
Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand,
the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion-dollar brands,
including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater,
Powerade, Minute Maid and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1
provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and
ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage
distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the
Company's beverages at a rate of 1.5 billion servings a day. With an
enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company
is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve
resources and enhance the economic development of the communities
where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit
our Web site at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.

    Coca-Cola (China) Beverages Co., Ltd.

    Coca-Cola is one of the most well-known international brands in
China, with a leading position in the soft drinks market. Since
re-entering China in 1979, the Coca-Cola system (Company and local
partners) has invested more than US$1.3 billion in local market. By
the end of 2007, the system has established a total of 35 bottling
plants. Now the Coca-Cola system employs more than 30,000 people,
virtually all local-hires. The system also has donated more than RMB60
million to support China's national and regional social charity
undertakings and RMB 20 million to help the relief efforts of the
Sichuan earthquake occurred in May 2008. For more information about
our Company, please visit our Web site at www.coca-cola.com.cn

    MCS Holdings Limited

    Founded in 1993, MCS Holding Limited is one of Mongolia's leading
enterprises in six major industries, including energy and
infrastructure, information technologies, beverages, property
development, cashmere processing and mining. MCS is one of the largest
private sector companies in terms of number of employees and
contribution to the state budget in Mongolia.

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