Coca-Cola saw sales and profits rise last year following a strong performance in developing markets.
The world’s largest soft drinks company reported profits of $6.82bn (£4.36bn) for 2009 – a rise of 17% on the previous year.
It also saw a strong end to the year with fourth-quarter profits up 55%, and global sales up 5%.
Sales grew sharply in developing markets including China, India and Brazil.
That made up for a slight fall in sales in North America, although the company’s Coke Zero brand bucked the trend, increasing its sales by more than 10%.
Global sales of the Coca-Cola drink itself rose 4% in the fourth quarter.
