date:Aug 18, 2014
's energy brands, which include NOS and Full Throttle, as well as access to Coke's extensive distribution system.
Taking a minority stake instead of acquiring Monster outright gives Coke the opportunity to get the perks of being in a $27 billion global energy drinks market without taking on the financial and public relations risks that come with the controversial category, analysts said. If the deal closes as expected, Coke will distribute energy drinks but will not actually own them anymore.