Coca-Cola reveals flat results

Coca-Cola has revealed flat third-quarter results, in line with analysts' expectations.

Profits remain unchanged at £741m, or 43 cents a share.

Sales in the US have risen by 3% and global case sales have risen by more than 4% in the quarter.

A case is equivalent to 24 eight-ounce servings.

In Europe, sales have risen by 4% while in Asia they have increased by 8%.

Case sales in Africa have risen by 9%.

Chairman Doug Daft said: "There are clear signs that the strategic plan we are pursuing is generating positive momentum, resulting in industry-leading growth in all key carbonated and non-carbonated beverage categories worldwide."