Global 500 rank: 354 (Previous rank: 346)
2006 loss: $1.1 billion
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Rising corn syrup prices and stiff competition from bottled water makers took their toll on the biggest producer and distributor of Coca-Cola products. At year-end, Coca-Cola Enterprises lowered the value of its license to sell Coke products by $2.9 billion. Analysts are expecting job cuts that could save Coca-Cola Enterprises up to $250 million a year.
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