0000317540-24-000009 | 10-K | XBRL Viewer | Cocacola Consolidated INC

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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Principal Categories and Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 2,481,408	$ 2,289,993
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,160,845	1,106,263
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,320,563	1,183,730
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	99,858	88,185
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 390,852	352,114
Buildings \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	8 years
Buildings \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	50 years
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 498,737	462,640
Machinery and equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	5 years
Machinery and equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	20 years
Transportation equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 611,001	515,752
Transportation equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Transportation equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	20 years
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 107,072	102,099
Furniture and fixtures \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Furniture and fixtures \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	10 years
Cold drink dispensing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 449,508	438,879
Cold drink dispensing equipment \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Cold drink dispensing equipment \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	17 years
Leasehold and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 179,146	177,940
Leasehold and land improvements \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	5 years
Leasehold and land improvements \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	20 years
Software for internal use
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 49,611	48,581
Software for internal use \| Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Software for internal use \| Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives	10 years
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 95,623	$ 103,803

Income Taxes - Temporary Differences and Carryforwards that Comprised Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquisition related contingent consideration	$ 163,827	$ 132,535
Accrued liabilities	32,516	30,064
Operating lease liabilities	31,443	35,832
Deferred compensation	27,017	23,102
Deferred revenue	26,750	27,976
Postretirement benefits	13,601	11,511
Transactional costs	3,101	3,532
Financing lease agreements	470	614
Net operating loss carryforwards	437	532
Pension	427	808
Other	3,084	3,875
Deferred income tax assets	302,673	270,381
Less: Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	4,130	3,428
Net deferred income tax asset	298,543	266,953
Depreciation	(201,875)	(182,174)
Intangible assets	(170,504)	(173,560)
Right-of-use assets - operating leases	(30,034)	(34,410)
Inventory	(11,425)	(14,603)
Prepaid expenses	(8,028)	(9,193)
Patronage dividend	(5,112)	(3,235)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(426,978)	(417,175)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (128,435)	$ (150,222)

Other Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Other Liabilities

Other liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$	604,809	$	501,431
Accruals for executive benefit plans	153,428		137,771
Noncurrent deferred proceeds from related parties	100,176		103,240
Other	8,086		10,915
Total other liabilities	$	866,499	$	753,357

Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Related Party Transactions

The Coca‑Cola Company

The Company’s business consists primarily of the distribution, marketing and manufacture of nonalcoholic beverages of The Coca‑Cola Company, which is the sole owner of the formulas under which the primary components of the Company’s soft drink products, either concentrate or syrup, are manufactured.

As of December 31, 2023, J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, controlled 1,004,394 shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock, which represented approximately 71% of the total voting power of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock and Class B Common Stock on a consolidated basis.

As of December 31, 2023, The Coca‑Cola Company owned shares of the Company’s Common Stock representing approximately 9% of the total voting power of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock and Class B Common Stock on a consolidated basis. The number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock currently held by The Coca‑Cola Company gives it the right to have a designee proposed by the Company for nomination to the Company’s Board of Directors in the Company’s annual proxy statement. J. Frank Harrison, III and the trustees of certain trusts established for the benefit of certain relatives of the late J. Frank Harrison, Jr. have agreed to vote the shares of the Company’s Common Stock and Class B Common Stock that they control in favor of such designee. The Coca‑Cola Company does not own any shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock.

The following table summarizes the significant cash transactions between the Company and The Coca‑Cola Company:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Payments made by the Company to The Coca-Cola Company(1)	$	2,019,409	$	1,867,727	$	1,558,784
Payments made by The Coca-Cola Company to the Company	253,972		256,333		207,073

(1)This excludes acquisition related sub-bottling payments made by the Company to CCR, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, but includes the purchase price of certain additional BODYARMOR distribution rights, each as discussed below.

On January 1, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire $30.1 million of additional BODYARMOR distribution rights with an estimated useful life of 40 years.

More than 80% of the payments made by the Company to The Coca‑Cola Company were for concentrate, syrup, sweetener and other finished goods products, which were recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and represent the primary components of the soft drink products the Company manufactures and distributes. Payments made by the Company to The Coca‑Cola Company also included payments for marketing programs associated with large, national customers managed by The Coca‑Cola Company on behalf of the Company, which were recorded as a reduction to net sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Other payments made by the Company to The Coca‑Cola Company related to cold drink equipment parts, fees associated with the rights to distribute certain brands and other customary items.

Payments made by The Coca‑Cola Company to the Company included annual funding in connection with the Company’s agreement to support certain business initiatives developed by The Coca‑Cola Company and funding associated with the delivery of post-mix products to various customers, both of which were recorded as a reduction to cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Payments made by The Coca‑Cola Company to the Company also included fountain product delivery and equipment repair services performed by the Company on The Coca‑Cola Company’s equipment, all of which were recorded in net sales in the consolidated statements of operations.

Coca‑Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.

The CBA requires the Company to make quarterly acquisition related sub-bottling payments to CCR on a continuing basis in exchange for the grant of exclusive rights to distribute, promote, market and sell the authorized brands of The Coca‑Cola Company and related products in certain distribution territories the Company acquired from CCR. These acquisition related sub-bottling payments are based on gross profit derived from the Company’s sales of certain beverages and beverage products that are sold under the same trademarks that identify a covered beverage, a beverage product or certain cross-licensed brands applicable to the System Transformation.

Acquisition related sub-bottling payments to CCR were $28.2 million in 2023, $36.5 million in 2022 and $39.1 million in 2021. The following table summarizes the liability recorded by the Company to reflect the estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to future expected acquisition related sub‑bottling payments to CCR:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$	64,528	$	40,060
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	604,809		501,431
Total acquisition related contingent consideration	$	669,337	$	541,491

Southeastern Container (“Southeastern”)

The Company is a shareholder of Southeastern, a plastic bottle manufacturing cooperative. The Company accounts for Southeastern as an equity method investment. The Company’s investment in Southeastern, which was classified as other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, was $20.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and $21.2 million as of December 31, 2022.

South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (“SAC”)

The Company is a shareholder of SAC, a manufacturing cooperative located in Bishopville, South Carolina. All of SAC’s shareholders are Coca‑Cola bottlers and each has equal voting rights. The Company accounts for SAC as an equity method investment. The Company’s investment in SAC, which was classified as other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, was $17.2 million as of December 31, 2023 and $8.2 million as of December 31, 2022. The Company also guarantees a portion of SAC’s debt; see Note 20 for additional information.

The Company receives a fee for managing the day-to-day operations of SAC pursuant to a management agreement. Proceeds from management fees received from SAC, which were recorded as a reduction to cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations, were $9.3 million in 2023, $8.9 million in 2022 and $8.7 million in 2021.

Coca‑Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Company LLC (“CCBSS”)

Along with all other Coca‑Cola bottlers in the United States and Canada, the Company is a member of CCBSS, a company formed to provide certain procurement and other services with the intention of enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the Coca‑Cola bottling system. The Company accounts for CCBSS as an equity method investment and its investment in CCBSS is not material.

CCBSS negotiates the procurement for the majority of the Company’s raw materials, excluding concentrate, and the Company receives a rebate from CCBSS for the purchase of these raw materials. The Company had rebates due from CCBSS of $14.3 million on December 31, 2023 and $25.7 million on December 31, 2022, which were classified as accounts receivable, other in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in rebates receivable relate to volatility in raw material prices and the timing of cash receipts of rebates.

In addition, the Company pays an administrative fee to CCBSS for its services. The Company incurred administrative fees to CCBSS of $2.8 million in 2023, $2.4 million in 2022 and $2.9 million in 2021, which were classified as SD&A expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

CONA Services LLC (“CONA”)

Along with certain other Coca‑Cola bottlers, the Company is a member of CONA, an entity formed to provide business process and information technology services to its members. The Company accounts for CONA as an equity method investment. The Company’s investment in CONA, which was classified as other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, was $22.1 million as of December 31, 2023 and $16.9 million as of December 31, 2022.

Pursuant to an amended and restated master services agreement with CONA, the Company is authorized to use the Coke One North America system (the “CONA System”), a uniform information technology system developed to promote operational efficiency and uniformity among North American Coca‑Cola bottlers. In exchange for the Company’s rights to use the CONA System and receive CONA-related services, it is charged service fees by CONA. The Company incurred service fees to CONA of $27.5 million in 2023, $25.7 million in 2022 and $24.1 million in 2021.

Related Party Leases

The Company leases its headquarters office facility and an adjacent office facility in Charlotte, North Carolina from Beacon Investment Corporation, of which J. Frank Harrison, III is the majority stockholder and Morgan H. Everett, Vice Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, is a minority stockholder. The annual base rent the Company is obligated to pay under this lease is subject to an adjustment for an inflation factor and the lease expires on December 31, 2029. The principal balance outstanding under this lease was $22.5 million on December 31, 2023 and $25.5 million on December 31, 2022.

A summary of rental payments for related party leases for 2023, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Company headquarters	$	3,931	$	3,854	$	3,778
Snyder Production Center(1)	—		927		4,451

(1)The lease for the Snyder Production Center and an adjacent sales facility in Charlotte, North Carolina (together, the “Snyder Production Center”) was terminated during 2022 in connection with the purchase of the Snyder Production Center by CCBCC Operations, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Long-Term Performance Equity Plan

The Long-Term Performance Equity Plan compensates J. Frank Harrison, III based on the Company’s performance. Awards granted to Mr. Harrison under the Long-Term Performance Equity Plan are earned based on the Company’s attainment during a performance period of certain performance measures, each as specified by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. These awards may be settled in cash and/or shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock, based on the average of the closing prices of shares of the Company’s Common Stock during the last 20 trading days of the performance period. Compensation expense for the Long-Term Performance Equity Plan, which was included in SD&A expenses in the consolidated statements of operations, was $10.3 million in 2023, $10.1 million in 2022 and $9.8 million in 2021.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Commodity Derivative Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Pre-Tax Changes in Fair Value

The following table summarizes pre-tax changes in the fair values of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments and the classification of such changes in the consolidated statements of operations:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Cost of sales	$	1,220	$	(3,333)	$	3,469
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	(2,281)		427		1,772
Total (loss) gain	$	(1,061)	$	(2,906)	$	5,241

Summary of Fair Values and Classification in Consolidated Balance Sheets of Derivative Instruments

The following table summarizes the fair values of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments and the classification of such instruments in the consolidated balance sheets:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	3,747	$	4,808
Total assets	$	3,747	$	4,808

Summary of Gross Derivative Assets and Gross Derivative Liabilities in Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following table summarizes the Company’s gross commodity derivative instrument assets and gross commodity derivative instrument liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Gross commodity derivative instrument assets	$	3,747	$	4,808
Gross commodity derivative instrument liabilities	—		—

Summary of Outstanding Commodity Derivative Agreements

The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding commodity derivative instruments:

(in thousands)

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Notional amount of outstanding commodity derivative instruments

50,187

61,128

Latest maturity date of outstanding commodity derivative instruments

December 2024

December 2023

Benefit Plans - Liability Under Executive Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liabilities	$ 34,203	$ 31,711
Executive Benefit Plans \| Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan and Director Deferral Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liabilities	7,805	8,147
Noncurrent liabilities	82,458	74,976
Total liability	90,263	83,123
Executive Benefit Plans \| Long-Term Retention Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liabilities	219	173
Noncurrent liabilities	10,633	7,249
Total liability	10,852	7,422
Executive Benefit Plans \| Officer Retention Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liabilities	3,591	3,730
Noncurrent liabilities	35,663	35,959
Total liability	39,254	39,689
Executive Benefit Plans \| Long-Term Performance Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liabilities	9,104	7,738
Noncurrent liabilities	14,029	9,673
Total liability	$ 23,133	$ 17,411

Fair Values of Financial Instruments - Deferred Compensation Plan Commodity Hedging Agreements and Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Commodity derivative instruments
Assets:
Commodity derivative instruments	$ 3,747	$ 4,808
Fair Value Level 3
Liabilities:
Acquisition related contingent consideration	669,337	541,491	$ 542,105
Carrying Amount
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	64,769	51,257
Pension plan assets	47,321	261,942
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	64,769	51,257
Long-term debt	599,159	598,817
Acquisition related contingent consideration	669,337	541,491
Carrying Amount \| Commodity derivative instruments
Assets:
Commodity derivative instruments	3,747	4,808
Total Fair Value
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	64,769	51,257
Pension plan assets	47,321	261,942
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	64,769	51,257
Long-term debt	579,000	575,900
Acquisition related contingent consideration	669,337	541,491
Total Fair Value \| Commodity derivative instruments
Assets:
Commodity derivative instruments	3,747	4,808
Total Fair Value \| Fair Value Level 1
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	64,769	51,257
Pension plan assets	24,153	242,639
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	64,769	51,257
Long-term debt	0	0
Acquisition related contingent consideration	0	0
Total Fair Value \| Fair Value Level 1 \| Commodity derivative instruments
Assets:
Commodity derivative instruments	0	0
Total Fair Value \| Fair Value Level 2
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	0
Pension plan assets	23,168	19,303
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt	579,000	575,900
Acquisition related contingent consideration	0	0
Total Fair Value \| Fair Value Level 2 \| Commodity derivative instruments
Assets:
Commodity derivative instruments	3,747	4,808
Total Fair Value \| Fair Value Level 3
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	0
Pension plan assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Acquisition related contingent consideration	669,337	541,491
Total Fair Value \| Fair Value Level 3 \| Commodity derivative instruments
Assets:
Commodity derivative instruments	$ 0	$ 0

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Components of the Provision for Income Taxes

The following table presents the significant components of the provision for income taxes:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Current:
Federal	$	158,475	$	109,899	$	59,308
State	39,652		26,053		15,444
Total current provision	$	198,127	$	135,952	$	74,752

Deferred:
Federal	$	(40,658)	$	7,478	$	(4,966)
State	(8,363)		1,499		(4,217)
Total deferred (benefit) provision	$	(49,021)	$	8,977	$	(9,183)

Income tax expense	$	149,106	$	144,929	$	65,569

Summary of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense at Statutory Federal Rate to Actual Income Tax Expense

The following table provides a reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory federal rate to actual income tax expense:


	Fiscal Year
	2023				2022				2021
(in thousands)	Income tax expense		% pre-tax income		Income tax expense		% pre-tax income		Income tax expense		% pre-tax income
Statutory expense	$	117,071	21.0	%	$	120,768	21.0	%	$	53,581	21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	21,001		3.8		21,572		3.8		9,522		3.7
Nondeductible compensation	7,372		1.3		4,005		0.7		3,545		1.4
Meals, entertainment and travel expense	3,336		0.6		1,694		0.3		2,028		0.8
Valuation allowance change	701		0.1		(932)		(0.2)		(902)		(0.4)
Adjustment for uncertain tax positions	52		—		(1,351)		(0.2)		(984)		(0.4)
Other, net	(427)		(0.1)		(827)		(0.2)		(1,221)		(0.4)
Income tax expense	$	149,106	26.7	%	$	144,929	25.2	%	$	65,569	25.7	%

Summary of Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Positions Excluding Accrued Interest

A reconciliation of uncertain tax positions, excluding accrued interest, is as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Beginning balance - gross uncertain tax positions	$	285	$	1,254	$	2,161
Increase as a result of tax positions taken in the current year	105		105		59
Increase as a result of tax positions taken in a prior year	—		—		—
Reduction as a result of the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations	(60)		(1,074)		(966)
Ending balance - gross uncertain tax positions	$	330	$	285	$	1,254

Summary of Temporary Differences and Carryforwards that Comprised Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities

Temporary differences and carryforwards that comprised deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Acquisition related contingent consideration	$	163,827	$	132,535
Accrued liabilities	32,516		30,064
Operating lease liabilities	31,443		35,832
Deferred compensation	27,017		23,102
Deferred revenue	26,750		27,976
Postretirement benefits	13,601		11,511
Transactional costs	3,101		3,532
Financing lease agreements	470		614
Net operating loss carryforwards	437		532
Pension	427		808
Other	3,084		3,875
Deferred income tax assets	$	302,673	$	270,381
Less: Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	4,130		3,428
Net deferred income tax asset	$	298,543	$	266,953

Depreciation	$	(201,875)	$	(182,174)
Intangible assets	(170,504)		(173,560)
Right-of-use assets - operating leases	(30,034)		(34,410)
Inventory	(11,425)		(14,603)
Prepaid expenses	(8,028)		(9,193)
Patronage dividend	(5,112)		(3,235)
Deferred income tax liabilities	$	(426,978)	$	(417,175)

Net deferred income tax liability	$	(128,435)	$	(150,222)

Risks and Uncertainties - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Risks and Uncertainties - Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023 entity supplier
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of entities in which reporting entity is shareholder and purchases majority of plastic bottles \| entity	2
Number of entities in which reporting entity is shareholder and purchases majority of aluminum cans \| supplier	2
Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage of related party products volume to customers (as a percent)	85.00%
Collective Bargaining Agreements \| Labor Force Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	15.00%
Collective Bargaining Agreements \| Labor Force Concentration Risk \| Minimum
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Multi-employer plans collective bargaining arrangements, expiration term	3 years
Collective Bargaining Agreements \| Labor Force Concentration Risk \| Maximum
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Multi-employer plans collective bargaining arrangements, expiration term	5 years

Supply Chain Finance Program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accounts payable, trade	Accounts payable, trade
Outstanding obligation current	$ 55.1	$ 44.2

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	26.70%	25.20%	25.70%
Uncertain tax positions	$ 400	$ 300
Uncertain tax positions that would affect income tax rate	400	300
Change in uncertain tax positions, expected material impact on consolidated financial statements	0
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	4,130	$ 3,428
Federal
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating losses	0
State
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating losses	$ 10,100

Net Income Per Share - Computation of Basic Net Income Per Share and Diluted Net Income Per Share, Textual (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Percentage undistributed earnings (losses) allocated to common stock diluted	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Anti-dilutive shares (in shares)	0	0	0

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

GAAP requires assets and liabilities carried at fair value to be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

•Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

•Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The below methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair values of its financial instruments. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels in any period presented.

Financial Instrument

Fair Value
Level

Methods and Assumptions

Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities

Level 1

The fair value of the Company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees is based on the fair values of associated assets and liabilities, which are held in mutual funds and are based on the quoted market values of the securities held within the mutual funds.

Pension plan assets

Level 1

The fair values of the Company’s Level 1 pension plan assets, which are equity securities and fixed income investment vehicles, are valued using the quoted market prices of those securities which are actively traded on national exchanges.

Pension plan assets

Level 2

The fair values of the Company’s Level 2 pension plan assets, which are investments that are pooled with other investments in a commingled fund, are valued using the net asset value produced by the fund manager. The assets within the commingled funds have a readily determinable fair market value.

Commodity derivative instruments

Level 2

The fair values of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments are based on current settlement values at each balance sheet date, which represent the estimated amounts the Company would have received or paid upon termination of these instruments. The Company’s credit risk related to the commodity derivative instruments is managed by requiring high standards for its counterparties and periodic settlements. The Company considers nonperformance risk in determining the fair values of commodity derivative instruments.

Long-term debt

Level 2

The carrying amounts of the Company’s variable rate debt approximate the fair values due to variable interest rates with short reset periods. The fair values of the Company’s fixed rate debt are based on estimated current market prices.

Acquisition related contingent consideration

Level 3

The fair value of the Company’s acquisition related contingent consideration is based on internal forecasts and the WACC derived from market data.

The following tables summarize the carrying amounts and the fair values by level of the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities, pension plan assets, commodity derivative instruments, long-term debt and acquisition related contingent consideration:


	December 31, 2023
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Total Fair Value		Fair Value Level 1		Fair Value Level 2		Fair Value Level 3
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	64,769	$	64,769	$	64,769	$	—	$	—
Pension plan assets	47,321		47,321		24,153		23,168		—
Commodity derivative instruments	3,747		3,747		—		3,747		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	64,769		64,769		64,769		—		—
Long-term debt	599,159		579,000		—		579,000		—
Acquisition related contingent consideration	669,337		669,337		—		—		669,337


	December 31, 2022
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Total Fair Value		Fair Value Level 1		Fair Value Level 2		Fair Value Level 3
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	51,257	$	51,257	$	51,257	$	—	$	—
Pension plan assets	261,942		261,942		242,639		19,303		—
Commodity derivative instruments	4,808		4,808		—		4,808		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	51,257		51,257		51,257		—		—
Long-term debt	598,817		575,900		—		575,900		—
Acquisition related contingent consideration	541,491		541,491		—		—		541,491

The acquisition related contingent consideration was valued using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model based on internal forecasts and the WACC derived from market data, which are considered Level 3 inputs. Each reporting period, the Company adjusts its acquisition related contingent consideration liability related to the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments to fair value by discounting future expected acquisition related sub-bottling payments required under the CBA using the Company’s estimated WACC.

The future expected acquisition related sub-bottling payments extend through the life of the related distribution assets acquired in each distribution territory, which is generally 40 years. As a result, the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability is impacted by the Company’s WACC, management’s estimate of the acquisition related sub-bottling payments that will be made in the future under the CBA, and current acquisition related sub-bottling payments (all Level 3 inputs). Changes in any of these Level 3 inputs, particularly the underlying risk-free interest rate used to estimate the Company’s WACC, could result in material changes to the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability and could materially impact the amount of non-cash expense (or income) recorded each reporting period.

The acquisition related contingent consideration liability is the Company’s only Level 3 asset or liability. A summary of the Level 3 activity is as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - Level 3 liability	$	541,491	$	542,105
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration	(28,208)		(36,515)
Reclassification to current payables	(3,300)		3,600
Increase in fair value	159,354		32,301
Ending balance - Level 3 liability	$	669,337	$	541,491

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, discount rates of 8.5% and 9.1%, respectively, were utilized in the valuation of the Company’s acquisition related contingent consideration liability. The increase in the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability in 2023 was driven by higher projections of future cash flows in the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments as well as a decrease in the discount rate used to calculate the fair value of the liability. This fair value adjustment was recorded in mark-to-market on acquisition related contingent consideration in the consolidated statement of operations for 2023.

For the next five years, the Company anticipates that the amount it could pay annually under the acquisition related contingent consideration arrangements for the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments will be in the range of approximately $50 million to $70 million.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information - Net Cash Payments (Refunds) During the Period for Income Taxes and Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Income taxes	$ 200,812	$ 140,988	$ 70,988
Interest	$ 23,960	$ 28,086	$ 29,142

Related Party Transactions - Summary of Significant Transactions between Company and The Coca-Cola Company (Details) - The Coca-Cola Company - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments made by the Company to The Coca-Cola Company	$ 2,019,409	$ 1,867,727	$ 1,558,784
Payments made by The Coca-Cola Company to the Company	$ 253,972	$ 256,333	$ 207,073

Net Income Per Share - Computation of Basic Net Income Per Share and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Net income	$ 408,375	$ 430,158	$ 189,580
Less dividends:
Total undistributed earnings – basic	361,507	420,784	180,206
Total undistributed earnings – diluted	361,507	420,784	180,206
Class B Common Stock
Less dividends:
Common Stock	5,024	1,312	2,233
Total undistributed earnings – basic	38,758	56,425	42,913
Total undistributed earnings – diluted	39,376	57,626	43,307
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share	43,782	57,737	45,146
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share	$ 44,400	$ 58,938	$ 45,540
Denominator for basic net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	1,005	1,257	2,232
Denominator for diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	1,023	1,288	2,259
Basic net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.56	$ 45.93	$ 20.23
Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.40	$ 45.76	$ 20.16
Common Stock
Less dividends:
Common Stock	$ 41,844	$ 8,062	$ 7,141
Total undistributed earnings – basic	322,749	364,359	137,293
Total undistributed earnings – diluted	322,131	363,158	136,899
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share	364,593	372,421	144,434
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share	$ 408,375	$ 430,158	$ 189,580
Denominator for basic net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	8,369	8,117	7,141
Denominator for diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	9,392	9,405	9,400
Basic net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.56	$ 45.88	$ 20.23
Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.48	$ 45.74	$ 20.17

Income Taxes - Significant Components of the Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current:
Federal	$ 158,475	$ 109,899	$ 59,308
State	39,652	26,053	15,444
Total current provision	198,127	135,952	74,752
Deferred:
Federal	(40,658)	7,478	(4,966)
State	(8,363)	1,499	(4,217)
Total deferred (benefit) provision	(49,021)	8,977	(9,183)
Income tax expense	$ 149,106	$ 144,929	$ 65,569

- Definition

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Company's Purchases from Manufacturing Cooperatives

The following table summarizes the Company’s purchases from these manufacturing cooperatives:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Purchases from Southeastern	$	146,898	$	153,967	$	125,142
Purchases from SAC	200,239		193,261		169,399
Total purchases from manufacturing cooperatives	$	347,137	$	347,228	$	294,541

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
Audit Information	Dec. 31, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Firm ID	238
Auditor Name	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location	Charlotte, North Carolina

Benefit Plans - Anticipated Future Postretirement Benefit Payments (Details) - Postretirement Benefits $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2024	$ 3,214
2025	3,530
2026	3,954
2027	4,427
2028	4,738
2029 - 2033	$ 24,857

Related Party Transactions - Summary of Rental Payments Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Company headquarters
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related parties, rental payments	$ 3,931	$ 3,854	$ 3,778
Snyder Production Center
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related parties, rental payments	$ 0	$ 927	$ 4,451

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Computation of Basic Net Income Per Share and Diluted Net Income Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic net income per share and diluted net income per share under the two-class method. See Note 1 for additional information related to net income per share.


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2021
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Net income	$	408,375	$	430,158	$	189,580
Less dividends:
Common Stock	41,844		8,062		7,141
Class B Common Stock	5,024		1,312		2,233
Total undistributed earnings	$	361,507	$	420,784	$	180,206

Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	$	322,749	$	364,359	$	137,293
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	38,758		56,425		42,913
Total undistributed earnings – basic	$	361,507	$	420,784	$	180,206

Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	$	322,131	$	363,158	$	136,899
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	39,376		57,626		43,307
Total undistributed earnings – diluted	$	361,507	$	420,784	$	180,206

Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	$	41,844	$	8,062	$	7,141
Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	322,749		364,359		137,293
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share	$	364,593	$	372,421	$	144,434

Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share:
Dividends on Class B Common Stock	$	5,024	$	1,312	$	2,233
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	38,758		56,425		42,913
Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share	$	43,782	$	57,737	$	45,146

Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	$	41,844	$	8,062	$	7,141
Dividends on Class B Common Stock assumed converted to Common Stock	5,024		1,312		2,233
Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	361,507		420,784		180,206
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share	$	408,375	$	430,158	$	189,580

Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share:
Dividends on Class B Common Stock	$	5,024	$	1,312	$	2,233
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	39,376		57,626		43,307
Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share	$	44,400	$	58,938	$	45,540


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2021
Denominator for basic net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic	8,369		8,117		7,141
Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic	1,005		1,257		2,232

Denominator for diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock to Common Stock)	9,392		9,405		9,400
Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted	1,023		1,288		2,259

Basic net income per share:
Common Stock	$	43.56	$	45.88	$	20.23
Class B Common Stock	$	43.56	$	45.93	$	20.23

Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock	$	43.48	$	45.74	$	20.17
Class B Common Stock	$	43.40	$	45.76	$	20.16

NOTES TO TABLE

(1)For purposes of the diluted net income per share computation for Common Stock, all shares of Class B Common Stock are assumed to be converted; therefore, 100% of undistributed earnings is allocated to Common Stock.

(2)For purposes of the diluted net income per share computation for Class B Common Stock, weighted average shares of Class B Common Stock are assumed to be outstanding for the entire period and not converted.

(3)For periods presented during which the Company has net income, the denominator for diluted net income per share for Common Stock and Class B Common Stock includes the dilutive effect of shares relative to the Long-Term Performance Equity Plan. For periods presented during which the Company has net loss, the unvested performance units granted pursuant to the Long-Term Performance Equity Plan are excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive. See Note 2 for additional information on the Long-Term Performance Equity Plan.

(4)The Long-Term Performance Equity Plan awards may be settled in cash and/or shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock. Once an election has been made to settle an award in cash, the dilutive effect of shares relative to such award is prospectively removed from the denominator in the computation of diluted net income per share.

(5)The Company did not have anti-dilutive shares for any periods presented.

Customer Lists, Net - Narrative (Details) - Customer lists, net $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense for 2024	$ 1.4
Amortization expense for 2025	1.4
Amortization expense for 2026	1.4
Amortization expense for 2027	1.4
Amortization expense for 2028	$ 1.4
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 years

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)

Following is a summary of AOCI(L) for 2023, 2022 and 2021:


			Gains (Losses) During the Period				Reclassification to Income
(in thousands)	December 31, 2022		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		December 31, 2023
Net pension activity:
Actuarial loss	$	(71,140)	$	3,036	$	(744)	$	1,946	$	(476)	$	(67,378)
Prior service costs	(105)		(5)		1		16		(4)		(97)
Pension plan settlement(1)	—		—		—		112,796		(44,885)		67,911
Net postretirement benefits activity:
Actuarial gain	6,752		(7,986)		1,955		—		—		721
Prior service costs	(624)		—		—		—		—		(624)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects(1)	(19,720)		—		—		—		14,911		(4,809)
Total AOCI(L)	$	(84,837)	$	(4,955)	$	1,212	$	114,758	$	(30,454)	$	(4,276)


			Gains (Losses) During the Period				Reclassification to Income
(in thousands)	December 31, 2021		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		December 31, 2022
Net pension activity:
Actuarial loss	$	(78,882)	$	6,263	$	(1,533)	$	3,990	$	(978)	$	(71,140)
Prior service credits (costs)	11		(154)		38		—		—		(105)
Net postretirement benefits activity:
Actuarial (loss) gain	(1,239)		10,138		(2,481)		444		(110)		6,752
Prior service costs	(624)		—		—		—		—		(624)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(9)		—		—		11		(2)		—
Reclassification of stranded tax effects	(19,720)		—		—		—		—		(19,720)
Total AOCI(L)	$	(100,463)	$	16,247	$	(3,976)	$	4,445	$	(1,090)	$	(84,837)


			Gains (Losses) During the Period				Reclassification to Income
(in thousands)	December 31, 2020		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		December 31, 2021
Net pension activity:
Actuarial loss	$	(93,847)	$	14,897	$	(3,658)	$	4,954	$	(1,228)	$	(78,882)
Prior service credits	8		—		—		3		—		11
Net postretirement benefits activity:
Actuarial loss	(4,328)		3,414		(838)		682		(169)		(1,239)
Prior service costs	(624)		—		—		—		—		(624)
Interest rate swap(2)	(556)		—		—		739		(183)		—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	14		—		—		(32)		9		(9)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects	(19,720)		—		—		—		—		(19,720)
Total AOCI(L)	$	(119,053)	$	18,311	$	(4,496)	$	6,346	$	(1,571)	$	(100,463)

(1)The stranded tax effect activity for 2023 is associated with the full settlement of the Primary Plan benefit liabilities.

(2)In 2019, the Company entered into a $100 million fixed rate swap to hedge a portion of the interest rate risk on its previous term loan facility, both of which matured on June 7, 2021. This interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedging instrument and changes in its fair value were not material to the consolidated balance sheets.

Description of Business and Summary of Critical Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and the consolidated operations of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks and cash equivalents, which are highly liquid money market funds and debt instruments with maturities of 90 days or less. The Company maintains cash deposits with major banks, which may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of the institutions and believes the risk of any loss is minimal. Investments in debt securities with maturities of 90 days or less that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are carried at amortized cost and classified as held-to-maturity. Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity are carried at fair value and classified as either trading or available-for-sale.
Accounts Receivable, Trade and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable, Trade The Company sells its products and extends credit, generally without requiring collateral, based on an ongoing evaluation of the customer’s business prospects and financial condition. The Company evaluates the collectability of its trade accounts receivable based on a number of factors, including the Company’s historic collections pattern and changes to a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Company typically collects payment from customers within 30 days from the date of sale. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts to adjust the recorded receivable to the estimated amount the Company believes will ultimately be collected. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts in the consolidated balance sheets includes a reserve for customer returns and an allowance for credit losses. The Company experiences customer returns primarily as a result of damaged or out-of-date product. At any given time, the Company estimates less than 1% of bottle/can sales and post-mix sales could be at risk for return by customers. Returned product is recognized as a reduction to net sales. The Company estimates an allowance for credit losses, based on historic days’ sales outstanding trends, aged customer balances, previously written-off balances and expected recoveries up to balances previously written off, in order to present the net amount expected to be collected. Accounts receivable balances are written off when determined uncollectible and are recognized as a reduction to the allowance for credit losses.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method for finished products and manufacturing materials and on the average cost method for plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements on operating leases are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, including renewal options the Company determines are reasonably assured. Additions and major replacements or betterments are added to the assets at cost. Maintenance and repair costs and minor replacements are charged to expense when incurred. When assets are replaced or otherwise disposed, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the gains or losses, if any, are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Gains or losses on the disposal of manufacturing equipment and manufacturing plants are included in cost of sales. Gains or losses on the disposal of all other property, plant and equipment are included in selling, delivery and administrative (“SD&A”) expenses. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of its property, plant and equipment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. These evaluations are performed at a level where independent cash flows may be attributed to either an asset or an asset group. If the Company determines the carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable based upon the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess of the carrying amounts over the estimated fair values of the long-lived assets.
Leases	Leases The Company leases office and warehouse space, machinery and other equipment under noncancelable operating lease agreements and also leases certain warehouse space under financing lease agreements. The Company uses the following policies and assumptions to evaluate its leases: •Determining a lease: The Company assesses contracts at inception to determine whether an arrangement is or includes a lease, which conveys the Company’s right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating lease right-of-use assets and associated liabilities are recognized at the commencement date and initially measured based on the present value of lease payments over the defined lease term. •Allocating lease and non-lease components: The Company has elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain classes of underlying assets. The Company has equipment and vehicle lease agreements, which generally have the lease and associated non-lease components accounted for as a single lease component. The Company has real estate lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately where applicable. •Calculating the discount rate: The Company calculates the discount rate based on the discount rate implicit in the lease, or if the implicit rate is not readily determinable from the lease, then the Company calculates an incremental borrowing rate using a portfolio approach. The incremental borrowing rate is calculated using the contractual lease term and the Company’s borrowing rate. •Recognizing leases: The Company does not recognize leases with a contractual term of less than 12 months on its consolidated balance sheets. Lease expense for these short-term leases is expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. •Including rent increases or escalation clauses: Certain leases contain scheduled rent increases or escalation clauses, which can be based on the Consumer Price Index or other rates. The Company assesses each contract individually and applies the appropriate variable payments based on the terms of the agreement. •Including renewal options and/or purchase options: Certain leases include renewal options to extend the lease term and/or purchase options to purchase the leased asset. The Company assesses these options using a threshold of reasonably certain, which is a high threshold and, therefore, the majority of the Company’s leases do not include renewal periods or purchase options for the measurement of the right-of-use asset and the associated lease liability. For leases the Company is reasonably certain to renew or purchase, those options are included within the lease term and, therefore, included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and the associated lease liability. •Including options to terminate: Certain leases include the option to terminate the lease prior to its scheduled expiration. This allows a contractually bound party to terminate its obligation under the lease contract, typically in return for an agreed-upon financial consideration. The terms and conditions of the termination options vary by contract. •Including residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants: The Company’s lease agreements do not contain residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants.
Internal Use Software	Internal Use Software The Company capitalizes costs incurred in the development or acquisition of internal use software. The Company expenses costs incurred in the preliminary project planning stage. Costs, such as maintenance and training, are also expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Amortization expense for internal use software, which is included in depreciation expense, was $1.7 million in 2023, $3.0 million in 2022 and $5.4 million in 2021.
Goodwill	Goodwill All business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate such assets may be impaired. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test, which includes a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill is below its carrying value, as of the first day of the fourth quarter each year, and more often if there are significant changes in business conditions that could result in impairment. All of the Company’s goodwill resides within one reporting unit within the Nonalcoholic Beverages reportable segment and, therefore, the Company has determined it has one reporting unit for the purpose of assessing goodwill for potential impairment. The Company uses its overall market capitalization as part of its estimate of fair value of the reporting unit and in assessing the reasonableness of the Company’s internal estimates of fair value. When a quantitative analysis is considered necessary for the annual impairment analysis of goodwill, the Company develops an estimated fair value for the reporting unit considering three different approaches: •market value, using the Company’s stock price plus outstanding debt; •discounted cash flow analysis; and •multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization based upon relevant industry data. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is then compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value, any excess of the carrying value of goodwill of the reporting unit over its fair value is recorded as an impairment. To the extent the actual and projected cash flows decline in the future or if market conditions or market capitalization significantly deteriorate, the Company may be required to perform an interim impairment analysis that could result in an impairment of goodwill.
Distribution Agreements and Customer Lists	Distribution Agreements and Customer Lists The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets consist of distribution agreements and customer lists, which have estimated useful lives of 20 to 40 years and five to 12 years, respectively. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration Liability	Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration Liability The acquisition related contingent consideration liability consists of the estimated amounts due to The Coca‑Cola Company under the Company’s comprehensive beverage agreements (collectively, the “CBA”) with The Coca‑Cola Company and Coca‑Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. (“CCR”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, over the useful life of the related distribution rights. The CBA relates to a multi-year series of transactions, which were completed in October 2017, through which the Company acquired and exchanged distribution territories and manufacturing plants (the “System Transformation”). Pursuant to the CBA, the Company is required to make quarterly acquisition related sub-bottling payments to CCR on a continuing basis in exchange for the grant of exclusive rights to distribute, promote, market and sell the authorized brands of The Coca‑Cola Company and related products in certain distribution territories the Company acquired from CCR. This acquisition related contingent consideration is valued using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model based on internal forecasts and the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) derived from market data, which are considered Level 3 inputs. Each reporting period, the Company adjusts its acquisition related contingent consideration liability related to the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments to fair value by discounting future expected acquisition related sub-bottling payments required under the CBA using the Company’s estimated WACC. These future expected acquisition related sub-bottling payments extend through the life of the related distribution assets acquired in each distribution territory, which is generally 40 years. As a result, the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability is impacted by the Company’s WACC, management’s estimate of the acquisition related sub-bottling payments that will be made in the future under the CBA, and current acquisition related sub-bottling payments (all Level 3 inputs). Changes in any of these Level 3 inputs, particularly the underlying risk-free interest rate used to estimate the Company’s WACC, could result in material changes to the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability and could materially impact the amount of non-cash expense (or income) recorded each reporting period.
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company has historically sponsored two pension plans. The primary Company-sponsored pension plan (the “Primary Plan”) was frozen as of June 30, 2006 and no benefits accrued to participants after that date. The second Company-sponsored pension plan (the “Bargaining Plan”) is for certain employees under collective bargaining agreements. Benefits under the Bargaining Plan are determined in accordance with negotiated formulas for the respective participants. Contributions to the plans are based on actuarially determined amounts and are limited to the amounts currently deductible for income tax purposes. The Company also sponsors a postretirement healthcare plan for employees meeting specified qualifying criteria. The expense and liability amounts recorded for the benefit plans reflect estimates related to interest rates, investment returns, employee turnover and age at retirement, mortality rates and healthcare costs. The Primary Plan was fully settled in 2023. The Company recognized a non-cash charge related to the full settlement of the Primary Plan benefit liabilities, which was recorded as pension plan settlement expense in the consolidated statement of operations for 2023, and there are no remaining benefit liabilities related to the Primary Plan as of December 31, 2023. See Note 17 for additional discussion of the termination of the Primary Plan. The Company determines an appropriate discount rate annually for the Bargaining Plan and the postretirement healthcare plan based on the Aon AA Above Median yield curve as of the measurement date and reviews the discount rate assumption at the end of each year. The service cost components of the net periodic benefit cost of the plans are charged to current operations, and the non-service cost components of the net periodic benefit cost of the plans are classified as other expense, net. In addition, certain other union employees are covered by plans provided by their respective union organizations and the Company expenses amounts as paid in accordance with union agreements.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, as well as the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance will be provided against deferred tax assets if the Company determines it is more likely than not such assets will not ultimately be realized. The Company does not recognize a tax benefit unless it concludes that it is more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, the Company recognizes a tax benefit measured at the largest amount of the tax benefit that, in the Company’s judgment, is greater than 50% likely to be realized. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The Company’s sales are divided into two main categories: (i) bottle/can sales and (ii) other sales. Bottle/can sales include products packaged primarily in plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Bottle/can net pricing is based on the invoice price charged to customers reduced by any promotional allowances. Bottle/can net pricing per unit is impacted by the price charged per package, the sales volume generated for each package and the channels in which those packages are sold. Other sales include sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers, post-mix sales, transportation revenue and equipment maintenance revenue. Post-mix products are dispensed through equipment that mixes fountain syrups with carbonated or still water, enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. The Company’s contracts are derived from customer orders, including customer sales incentives, generated through an order processing and replenishment model. Generally, the Company’s service contracts and contracts related to the delivery of specifically identifiable products have a single performance obligation. Revenues do not include sales or other taxes collected from customers. The Company has defined its performance obligations for its contracts as either at a point in time or over time. Bottle/can sales, sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers and post-mix sales are recognized when control transfers to a customer, which is generally upon delivery and is considered a single point in time (“point in time”). Other sales, which include revenue for service fees related to the repair of cold drink equipment and delivery fees for freight hauling and brokerage services, are recognized over time (“over time”). Revenues related to cold drink equipment repair are recognized as the respective services are completed using a cost-to-cost input method. Repair services are generally completed in less than one day but can extend up to one month. Revenues related to freight hauling and brokerage services are recognized as the delivery occurs using a miles driven output method. Generally, delivery occurs and freight charges are recognized in the same day. Over time sales orders open at the end of a financial period are not material to the consolidated financial statements. The Company’s sales are divided into two main categories: (i) bottle/can sales and (ii) other sales. Bottle/can sales include products packaged primarily in plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Bottle/can net pricing is based on the invoice price charged to customers reduced by any promotional allowances. Bottle/can net pricing per unit is impacted by the price charged per package, the sales volume generated for each package and the channels in which those packages are sold. Other sales include sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers, post-mix sales, transportation revenue and equipment maintenance revenue. The Company’s contracts are derived from customer orders, including customer sales incentives, generated through an order processing and replenishment model. Generally, the Company’s service contracts and contracts related to the delivery of specifically identifiable products have a single performance obligation. Revenues do not include sales or other taxes collected from customers. The Company has defined its performance obligations for its contracts as either at a point in time or over time. Bottle/can sales, sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers and post-mix sales are recognized when control transfers to a customer, which is generally upon delivery and is considered a single point in time. Point in time sales accounted for approximately 98% of the Company’s net sales in 2023 and approximately 97% of the Company’s net sales in both 2022 and 2021. Other sales, which include revenue for service fees related to the repair of cold drink equipment and delivery fees for freight hauling and brokerage services, are recognized over time. Revenues related to cold drink equipment repair are recognized as the respective services are completed using a cost-to-cost input method. Repair services are generally completed in less than one day but can extend up to one month. Revenues related to freight hauling and brokerage services are recognized as the delivery occurs using a miles driven output method. Generally, delivery occurs and freight charges are recognized in the same day. Over time sales orders open at the end of a financial period are not material to the consolidated financial statements.
Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives	Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives The Company participates in various sales programs with The Coca‑Cola Company, other beverage companies and customers to increase the sale of its products. Programs negotiated with customers include arrangements under which allowances can be earned for attaining agreed-upon sales levels. The cost of these various sales incentives is not considered a separate performance obligation and is included as a deduction to net sales. Allowance payments made to customers can be conditional on the achievement of volume targets and/or marketing commitments. Payments made in advance are recorded as prepayments and amortized in the consolidated statements of operations over the relevant period for which the customer commitment is made. In the event there is no separate identifiable benefit or the fair value of such benefit cannot be established, the amortization of the prepayment is included as a deduction to net sales. The nature of the Company’s contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including prospective and retrospective rebates. The Company accounts for its prospective and retrospective rebates using the expected value method, which estimates the net price to the customer based on the customer’s expected annual sales volume projections.
Marketing Funding Support	Marketing Funding Support The Company receives marketing funding support payments in cash from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies. Payments to the Company for marketing programs to promote bottle/can sales volume and fountain syrup sales volume are recognized as a reduction to cost of sales, primarily on a per unit basis, as the product is sold. Payments for periodic programs are recognized in the period during which they are earned. Cash consideration received by a customer from a vendor is presumed to be a reduction of the price of the vendor’s products or services. As such, the cash received is accounted for as a reduction to cost of sales unless it is a specific reimbursement of costs or payments for services. Payments the Company receives from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies for marketing funding support are classified as a reduction to cost of sales.
Commodity Derivative Instruments	Commodity Derivative Instruments The Company is subject to the risk of increased costs arising from adverse changes in certain commodity prices. In the normal course of business, the Company manages this risk through a variety of strategies, including the use of commodity derivative instruments. The Company does not use commodity derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. These commodity derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP and are used as “economic hedges” to manage certain commodity price risk. The Company uses several different financial institutions for commodity derivative instruments to minimize the concentration of credit risk. While the Company would be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance by these counterparties. Commodity derivative instruments held by the Company are marked to market on a quarterly basis and recognized in earnings consistent with the expense classification of the underlying hedged item. The Company generally pays a fee for these commodity derivative instruments, which is amortized over the corresponding period of each commodity derivative instrument. Settlements of commodity derivative instruments are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. All commodity derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has master agreements with the counterparties to its commodity derivative instruments that provide for net settlement of derivative transactions. Accordingly, the net amounts of derivative assets are recognized in either prepaid expenses and other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and the net amounts of derivative liabilities are recognized in either other accrued liabilities or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Risk Management Programs	Risk Management Programs The Company uses various insurance structures to manage costs related to workers’ compensation, auto liability, medical and other insurable risks. These structures consist of retentions, deductibles, limits and a diverse group of insurers that serve to strategically finance, transfer and mitigate the financial impact of losses to the Company. Losses are accrued using assumptions and procedures followed in the insurance industry, then adjusted for company-specific history and expectations.
Cost of Sales	Cost of Sales Inputs representing a substantial portion of the Company’s cost of sales include: (i) purchases of finished products, (ii) raw material costs, including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, carbon dioxide and sweetener, (iii) concentrate costs and (iv) manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead and warehouse costs. In addition, cost of sales includes shipping, handling and fuel costs related to the movement of finished products from manufacturing plants to distribution centers, amortization expense of distribution rights, distribution fees of certain products and marketing credits from brand companies.
Selling, Delivery and Administrative Expenses	Selling, Delivery and Administrative Expenses SD&A expenses include the following: sales management labor costs, distribution costs resulting from transporting finished products from distribution centers to customer locations, distribution center overhead including depreciation expense, distribution center warehousing costs, delivery vehicles and cold drink equipment, point-of-sale expenses, advertising expenses, cold drink equipment repair costs, amortization of intangible assets and administrative support labor and operating costs.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs related to the movement of finished products from manufacturing plants to distribution centers are included in cost of sales. Shipping and handling costs directly related to the movement of finished products from distribution centers to customer locations, including distribution center warehousing costs, are included in SD&A expenses.
Stock Compensation	Stock Compensation The Company has a long-term performance equity plan (the “Long-Term Performance Equity Plan”) under which awards are earned and granted to J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, based on the Company’s attainment during a performance period of performance measures specified by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Harrison may elect to have awards earned under the Long‑Term Performance Equity Plan settled in cash and/or shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock. See Note 2 for additional information on the Long‑Term Performance Equity Plan.
Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and Dividends	Common Stock and Class B Common Stock The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding, Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The Common Stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “COKE.” There is no established public trading market for the Class B Common Stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of Common Stock at any time at the option of the holder. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 20 votes per share at all meetings of the Company’s stockholders. Except as otherwise required by law, holders of the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders, including the election of the Board of Directors. As a result, the holders of the Class B Common Stock control approximately 71% of the total voting power of the stockholders of the Company and control the election of the Board of Directors. In the event of liquidation, there is no preference between the two classes of common stock. Dividends No cash dividend or dividend of property or stock other than stock of the Company, as specifically described in the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), may be declared and paid on the Class B Common Stock unless an equal or greater dividend is declared and paid on the Common Stock. Under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors may declare dividends on the Common Stock without declaring equal or any dividends on the Class B Common Stock. Notwithstanding this provision, the Class B Common Stock has voting and conversion rights that allow the Class B Common Stock to participate equally on a per share basis with the Common Stock.
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share The Company applies the two-class method for calculating and presenting net income per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock according to dividends declared or accumulated and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method: (i)Income from continuing operations (“net income”) is reduced by the amount of dividends declared in the current period for each class of stock and by the contractual amount of dividends that must be paid for the current period. (ii)The remaining earnings (“undistributed earnings”) are allocated to the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock to the extent each security may share in earnings as if all the earnings for the period had been distributed. The total earnings allocated to each security is determined by adding together the amount allocated for dividends and the amount allocated for a participation feature. (iii)The total earnings allocated to each security is then divided by the number of outstanding shares of the security to which the earnings are allocated to determine the earnings per share for the security. (iv)Basic and diluted net income per share data are presented for each class of common stock. In applying the two-class method, the Company determined undistributed earnings should be allocated equally on a per share basis between the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock due to the aggregate participation rights of the Class B Common Stock (i.e., the voting and conversion rights) and the Company’s history of paying dividends equally on a per share basis on the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. The Class B Common Stock conversion rights allow the Class B Common Stock to participate in dividends equally with the Common Stock. Class B Common Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a one-for-one per share basis at any time at the option of the holder. Accordingly, the holders of the Class B Common Stock can participate equally in any dividends declared on the Common Stock by exercising their conversion rights. Basic net income per share excludes potential common shares that were dilutive and is computed by dividing net income available for common stockholders by the weighted average number of Common and Class B Common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share for Common Stock and Class B Common Stock gives effect to all securities representing potential common shares that were dilutive and outstanding during the period. The Company does not have anti-dilutive shares.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-04, “Liabilities-Supplier Finance Programs,” which requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures related to a company’s supply chain finance programs to enhance the transparency of these programs. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company adopted ASU 2022-04 in the first quarter of 2023, with the exception of the amendment on rollforward information, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. See Note 12 for disclosures related to the Company’s supply chain finance program. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which requires additional disclosure of significant segment expenses included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss and regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (the “CODM”). It also requires disclosure and a description of the composition of other amounts by reportable segment, disclosure of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets currently required by Topic 280 in interim periods and disclosure of the CODM’s title and process for assessing a reportable segment’s profit or loss. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company evaluated the impact ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect a material impact upon adoption. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, including additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and specific disaggregation of income taxes paid and tax expense. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company has evaluated the impact ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect a material impact upon adoption.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of Methods and Assumptions Used in Estimating Fair Value

Financial Instrument

Fair Value
Level

Methods and Assumptions

Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities

Level 1

Pension plan assets

Level 1

Pension plan assets

Level 2

Commodity derivative instruments

Level 2

Long-term debt

Level 2

Acquisition related contingent consideration

Level 3

The fair value of the Company’s acquisition related contingent consideration is based on internal forecasts and the WACC derived from market data.

Summary of Deferred Compensation Plan Commodity Hedging Agreements and Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration


	December 31, 2023
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Total Fair Value		Fair Value Level 1		Fair Value Level 2		Fair Value Level 3
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	64,769	$	64,769	$	64,769	$	—	$	—
Pension plan assets	47,321		47,321		24,153		23,168		—
Commodity derivative instruments	3,747		3,747		—		3,747		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	64,769		64,769		64,769		—		—
Long-term debt	599,159		579,000		—		579,000		—
Acquisition related contingent consideration	669,337		669,337		—		—		669,337


	December 31, 2022
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Total Fair Value		Fair Value Level 1		Fair Value Level 2		Fair Value Level 3
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets	$	51,257	$	51,257	$	51,257	$	—	$	—
Pension plan assets	261,942		261,942		242,639		19,303		—
Commodity derivative instruments	4,808		4,808		—		4,808		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	51,257		51,257		51,257		—		—
Long-term debt	598,817		575,900		—		575,900		—
Acquisition related contingent consideration	541,491		541,491		—		—		541,491

Summary of Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

A summary of the Level 3 activity is as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - Level 3 liability	$	541,491	$	542,105
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration	(28,208)		(36,515)
Reclassification to current payables	(3,300)		3,600
Increase in fair value	159,354		32,301
Ending balance - Level 3 liability	$	669,337	$	541,491

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 408,375	$ 430,158	$ 189,580
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense from property, plant and equipment and financing leases	153,472	147,962	157,320
Amortization of intangible assets and deferred proceeds, net	23,494	23,628	23,245
Fair value adjustment of acquisition related contingent consideration	159,354	32,301	146,308
Pension plan settlement expense	112,796	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(49,021)	8,977	(9,183)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	7,181	5,642	5,921
Amortization of debt costs	991	1,012	1,256
Deferred payroll taxes under CARES Act	0	(18,739)	(18,739)
Impairment and abandonment of property, plant and equipment	0	0	3,200
Change in current assets less current liabilities	29,138	(74,784)	30,595
Change in other noncurrent assets	12,708	31,779	16,003
Change in other noncurrent liabilities	(47,798)	(33,430)	(23,751)
Total adjustments	402,315	124,348	332,175
Net cash provided by operating activities	810,690	554,506	521,755
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(282,304)	(298,611)	(155,693)
Investment in equity method investees	(13,741)	(3,094)	(2,531)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	695	7,369	5,274
Acquisition of distribution rights	0	(30,649)	(8,993)
Net cash used in investing activities	(295,350)	(324,985)	(161,943)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid	(46,868)	(9,374)	(9,374)
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration	(28,208)	(36,515)	(39,097)
Payments on financing lease obligations	(2,303)	(2,988)	(4,778)
Debt issuance fees	(340)	(310)	(1,542)
Payments on term loan facility and senior notes	0	(125,000)	(287,500)
Borrowings under term loan facility	0	0	70,000
Payments on revolving credit facility	0	0	(55,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	0	55,000
Net cash used in financing activities	(77,719)	(174,187)	(272,291)
Net increase in cash	437,621	55,334	87,521
Cash at beginning of year	197,648	142,314	54,793
Cash at end of year	$ 635,269	$ 197,648	$ 142,314

Customer Lists, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Customer Lists, Net

Distribution agreements, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of 20 to 40 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Distribution agreements at cost	$	990,191	$	990,191
Less: Accumulated amortization	173,048		148,156
Distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Customer lists, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of five to 12 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customer lists at cost	$	25,288	$	25,288
Less: Accumulated amortization	17,789		16,123
Customer lists, net	$	7,499	$	9,165

Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Benefit Plans

Executive Benefit Plans

In addition to the Company’s Director Deferral Plan, the Company has four executive benefit plans: the Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan, the Long-Term Retention Plan, the Officer Retention Plan and the Long-Term Performance Plan. The Company also has a Long-Term Performance Equity Plan, as discussed in Note 2.

Pursuant to the Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective November 1, 2011, and as further amended thereafter, eligible participants may elect to defer a portion of their annual salary and bonus. Participants are immediately vested in all deferred contributions they make and become fully vested in Company contributions upon completion of five years of service with the Company, termination of employment due to death or retirement or a change in control. Participant deferrals and Company contributions made in years prior to 2006 are invested in either a fixed benefit option or certain investment funds determined by the participant. Beginning in 2010, the Company may elect at its discretion to match up to 50% of the first 6% of salary, excluding bonuses, deferred by the participant. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company matched 50% of the first 6% of salary, excluding bonuses, deferred by the participant. The Company may also make discretionary contributions to participants’ accounts.

Under the Director Deferral Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2014, non-employee directors may defer payment of all or a portion of their annual retainer and meeting fees. There is no Company matching contribution under the Director Deferral Plan. The liability under these two deferral plans was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	7,805	$	8,147
Noncurrent liabilities	82,458		74,976
Total liability - Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan and Director Deferral Plan	$	90,263	$	83,123

Under the Long-Term Retention Plan, effective March 5, 2014, and as amended thereafter, the Company accrues a defined amount each year for an eligible participant based upon an award schedule. Amounts awarded may earn an investment return based on certain investment funds specified by the Company. Accrued benefits under the Long-Term Retention Plan are 50% vested until age 51. Beginning at age 51, the vesting percentage increases by 5% each year until the accrued benefit is fully vested at age 60. Participants receive payments from the plan upon retirement or, in certain instances, upon termination of employment. Payments are made in the form of monthly installments over a period of 10, 15 or 20 years. The liability under this plan was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	219	$	173
Noncurrent liabilities	10,633		7,249
Total liability - Long-Term Retention Plan	$	10,852	$	7,422

Under the Officer Retention Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2007, and as further amended thereafter, eligible participants may elect to receive an annuity payable in equal monthly installments over a 10-, 15- or 20-year period commencing at retirement or, in certain instances, upon termination of employment. The benefits under the Officer Retention Plan increase with each year of participation as set forth in an agreement between the participant and the Company. Accrued benefits under the Officer Retention Plan are 50% vested until age 51. Beginning at age 51, the vesting percentage increases by 5% each year until the accrued benefit is fully vested at age 60. The liability under this plan was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	3,591	$	3,730
Noncurrent liabilities	35,663		35,959
Total liability - Officer Retention Plan	$	39,254	$	39,689

Under the Long-Term Performance Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2018, and as further amended thereafter, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors establishes dollar amounts to which a participant shall be entitled upon attainment of the applicable performance measures. Bonus awards under the Long-Term Performance Plan are made based on the relative achievement of performance measures in terms of the Company-sponsored objectives or objectives related to the

performance of the individual participant or of the subsidiary, division, department, region or function in which the participant is employed. The liability under this plan was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	9,104	$	7,738
Noncurrent liabilities	14,029		9,673
Total liability - Long-Term Performance Plan	$	23,133	$	17,411

Pension Plans

The Company has historically sponsored two pension plans. The Primary Plan was frozen as of June 30, 2006 and no benefits accrued to participants after that date. The Bargaining Plan is for certain employees under collective bargaining agreements. Benefits under the Bargaining Plan are determined in accordance with negotiated formulas for the respective participants. Contributions to the plans are based on actuarially determined amounts and are limited to the amounts currently deductible for income tax purposes. The Company updates its mortality assumptions used in the calculation of its pension liability each year using The Society of Actuaries’ latest mortality tables and mortality projection scales.

Primary Plan

In 2022, the Company began the process of terminating the Primary Plan. In connection with the termination process, the Company offered a lump sum benefit payout option to certain plan participants. The remaining assets of the Primary Plan were used to purchase a group annuity contract that transferred the remaining Primary Plan benefit liabilities to an insurance company. During 2023, the Company contributed $12.0 million to fund the termination of the Primary Plan. The Company recognized settlement expense of $112.8 million during 2023 in conjunction with the full settlement of the Primary Plan benefit liabilities, including final premium adjustments. This settlement expense related primarily to the reclassification of the gross actuarial losses associated with the Primary Plan out of accumulated other comprehensive loss and was recorded as pension plan settlement expense in the consolidated statement of operations for 2023.

As of December 31, 2023, there was no remaining projected benefit obligation, plan assets or net unfunded liability related to the Primary Plan. As of December 31, 2022, the projected benefit obligation and plan assets related to the Primary Plan were $231.0 million and $223.3 million, respectively. The projected benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation for the Primary Plan were in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2022. The net unfunded status of the Primary Plan as of December 31, 2022 was $7.7 million, which was classified as a noncurrent liability in the consolidated balance sheets.

Net Periodic Pension Cost


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest cost	5,982		8,978		8,479
Expected return on plan assets	(4,608)		(6,320)		(11,799)
Recognized net actuarial loss	1,946		3,588		4,090
Net periodic pension cost - Primary Plan	3,320		6,246		770
Settlement expense	112,796		—		—
Total pension expense - Primary Plan	$	116,116	$	6,246	$	770

Bargaining Plan

The following tables set forth pertinent information for the Bargaining Plan:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$	39,177	$	50,427
Service cost	3,996		6,586
Interest cost	2,079		1,664
Plan amendments	5		154
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,652		(19,012)
Benefits paid	(786)		(642)
Ending balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$	46,123	$	39,177

Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation

The plan assets of the Bargaining Plan were in excess of the projected benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023. The projected benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation for the Bargaining Plan were in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2022. The accumulated benefit obligation associated with the Bargaining Plan was $46.1 million on December 31, 2023 and $39.2 million on December 31, 2022.

The decrease in the discount rate for the Bargaining Plan, as compared to the previous year, was the primary driver of the actuarial loss in 2023. The increase in the discount rate for the Bargaining Plan, as compared to the previous year, was the primary driver of the actuarial gain in 2022. The actuarial loss (gain), net of tax, was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets.

Change in Plan Assets


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - Bargaining Plan assets at fair value	$	38,635	$	36,944
Actual return on plan assets	5,495		(9,314)
Employer contributions	4,300		12,000
Benefits and expenses paid	(1,109)		(995)
Ending balance - Bargaining Plan assets at fair value	$	47,321	$	38,635

Funded Status


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Projected benefit obligation	$	(46,123)	$	(39,177)
Plan assets at fair value	47,321		38,635
Net funded status - Bargaining Plan	$	1,198	$	(542)

Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Liabilities:
Current liabilities	$	—	$	—
Noncurrent liabilities	—		(542)
Total liability - Bargaining Plan	$	—	$	(542)

Assets:
Noncurrent assets	$	1,198	$	—
Total asset - Bargaining Plan	$	1,198	$	—

Net Periodic Pension Cost


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Service cost	$	3,996	$	6,586	$	7,529
Interest cost	2,079		1,664		1,367
Expected return on plan assets	(2,438)		(1,823)		(1,201)
Recognized net actuarial loss	—		402		864
Amortization of prior service costs	16		—		3
Net periodic pension cost - Bargaining Plan	$	3,653	$	6,829	$	8,562

Significant Assumptions


	Fiscal Year
	2023		2022		2021
Projected benefit obligation at the measurement date:
Discount rate - Bargaining Plan	5.16	%	5.34	%	3.31	%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase	N/A		N/A		N/A
Net periodic pension cost for the fiscal year:
Discount rate - Bargaining Plan	5.34	%	3.31	%	3.12	%
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return of plan assets - Bargaining Plan(1)	7.00	%	5.50	%	5.75	%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase	N/A		N/A		N/A

(1)The weighted average expected long-term rate of return assumption for the Bargaining Plan assets, which was used to compute net periodic pension cost, is based upon target asset allocation and is determined using forward-looking performance and duration assumptions set at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Cash Flows

The anticipated future pension benefit payments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Anticipated Future Payment
2024	$	1,059
2025	1,248
2026	1,471
2027	1,710
2028	1,941
2029 - 2033	13,335

All anticipated future pension benefit payments relate to the Bargaining Plan. The Company does not expect cash contributions to the Bargaining Plan to exceed $2 million during 2024.

Plan Assets

All assets in the Company’s Bargaining Plan are invested in institutional investment funds managed by professional investment advisors which hold U.S. equities, international equities and debt securities. The objective of the Company’s investment philosophy is to earn the plans’ targeted rate of return over longer periods without assuming excess investment risk. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return assumption for the Bargaining Plan assets, which will be used to compute 2024 net periodic pension cost, is based upon target asset allocation and is determined using forward-looking performance and duration assumptions in the context of historical returns and volatilities for each asset class. The Company evaluates the rate of return assumption on an annual basis.

The Company’s actual asset allocation at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and target asset allocation for 2024 by asset category for the Bargaining Plan were as follows:


	Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End				Target Asset Allocation
	2023		2022		2024
U.S. debt securities	55	%	56	%	40	%
U.S. equity securities	33	%	32	%	46	%
International debt securities	1	%	2	%	—	%
International equity securities	10	%	10	%	12	%
Cash and cash equivalents	1	%	—	%	2	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

The expected long-term rate of return on assets for the Bargaining Plan as of December 31, 2023 was 7.00%.

Debt securities in the Bargaining Plan as of December 31, 2023 were comprised primarily of investments in government and corporate bonds with a weighted average maturity of approximately 19 years. U.S. equity securities in the Bargaining Plan as of December 31, 2023 included: (i) large-capitalization domestic equity funds as represented by the S&P 500 index, (ii) mid-capitalization domestic equity funds as represented by the Russell Mid Cap Growth and Value indexes, (iii) small-capitalization domestic equity funds as represented by the Russell Small Cap Growth and Value indexes and (iv) alternative investment funds as represented by the HFRX Global index and the MSCI US REIT index. International equity securities in the Bargaining Plan as of December 31, 2023 included companies from both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. Cash and cash equivalents have a weighted average duration of less than one year.

The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets, which are classified as Level 1 and Level 2 for fair value measurement. As of December 31, 2023, the below values include Bargaining Plan assets only, as there were no remaining Primary Plan assets after the termination of the plan. As of December 31, 2022, the below values include both Bargaining Plan and Primary Plan assets. The Company does not have any Level 3 pension plan assets. See Note 15 for additional information.


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Pension plan assets - fixed income	$	26,543	$	232,578
Pension plan assets - equity securities	20,550		16,194
Pension plan assets - cash and cash equivalents	228		13,170
Total pension plan assets	$	47,321	$	261,942

401(k) Savings Plan

The Company provides a 401(k) Savings Plan for substantially all of its employees who are not part of collective bargaining agreements and for certain employees under collective bargaining agreements. The Company’s matching contribution for employees who are not part of collective bargaining agreements is discretionary, with the option to match contributions for eligible participants up to 5% based on the Company’s financial results. For all years presented, the Company matched the maximum 5% of participants’ contributions. The Company’s matching contribution for employees who are part of collective bargaining agreements is determined in accordance with negotiated formulas for the respective employees. The total expense for the Company’s matching contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan was $30.5 million in 2023, $26.8 million in 2022 and $24.8 million in 2021.

Postretirement Benefits

The Company provides postretirement benefits for employees meeting specified qualifying criteria. The Company recognizes the cost of postretirement benefits, which consist principally of medical benefits, during employees’ periods of active service. The Company does not prefund these benefits and has the right to modify or terminate certain of these benefits in the future.

The following tables set forth pertinent information for the Company’s postretirement benefit plan:

Reconciliation of Activity


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	55,299	$	65,156
Service cost	1,085		1,458
Interest cost	2,761		1,923
Plan participants’ contributions	767		657
Actuarial loss (gain)	7,986		(10,138)
Benefits paid	(4,070)		(3,757)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	63,828	$	55,299

The decrease in the discount rate for the postretirement benefit plan, as compared to the previous year, was the primary driver of the actuarial loss in 2023. The increase in the discount rate for the postretirement benefit plan, as compared to the previous year, was the primary driver of the actuarial gain in 2022. The actuarial loss (gain), net of tax, was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets.

Reconciliation of Plan Assets Fair Value


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	—	$	—
Employer contributions	3,303		3,100
Plan participants’ contributions	767		657
Benefits paid	(4,070)		(3,757)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—	$	—

Funded Status


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	(3,214)	$	(3,177)
Noncurrent liabilities	(60,614)		(52,122)
Total liability - postretirement benefits	$	(63,828)	$	(55,299)

Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Service cost	$	1,085	$	1,458	$	1,516
Interest cost	2,761		1,923		1,772
Recognized net actuarial loss	—		444		682
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	$	3,846	$	3,825	$	3,970

Significant Assumptions


	Fiscal Year
	2023		2022		2021
Benefit obligation at the measurement date:
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate - Pre-Medicare	7.88	%	6.58	%	6.04	%
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate - Post-Medicare	8.65	%	6.89	%	6.29	%
Benefit obligation discount rate	5.02	%	5.19	%	2.98	%
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost discount rate for fiscal year	5.19	%	2.98	%	2.70	%

Postretirement benefit expense - Pre-Medicare:
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	6.58	%	6.04	%	6.26	%
Trend rate graded down to ultimate rate	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%
Ultimate rate year	2032		2029		2029

Postretirement benefit expense - Post-Medicare:
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	6.89	%	6.29	%	6.54	%
Trend rate graded down to ultimate rate	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%
Ultimate rate year	2032		2029		2029

Cash Flows

The anticipated future postretirement benefit payments reflecting expected future service as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Anticipated Future Payment
2024	$	3,214
2025	3,530
2026	3,954
2027	4,427
2028	4,738
2029 - 2033	24,857

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

A reconciliation of the gross amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost associated with the plans discussed above is as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2022		Actuarial Gain (Loss)		Reclassification Adjustments		December 31, 2023
Pension Plans:
Actuarial loss	$	(117,560)	$	3,036	$	1,946	$	(112,578)
Prior service costs	(158)		(5)		16		(147)
Pension plan settlement	—		—		112,796		112,796
Postretirement Medical:
Actuarial gain (loss)	770		(7,986)		—		(7,216)
Total within accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(116,948)	$	(4,955)	$	114,758	$	(7,145)

As of December 31, 2023, there were no gross actuarial losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with the Primary Plan. As of December 31, 2022, there were approximately $117 million of gross actuarial losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with the Primary Plan.

Multiemployer Pension Plans

Certain employees of the Company whose employment is covered under collective bargaining agreements participate in a multiemployer pension plan, the Employers-Teamsters Local Union Nos. 175 and 505 Pension Fund (the “Teamsters Plan”). The Company makes monthly contributions to the Teamsters Plan on behalf of such employees. The collective bargaining agreements covering the Teamsters Plan expire at various times through 2026. The Company expects these agreements will be re-negotiated.

Participating in the Teamsters Plan involves certain risks in addition to the risks associated with single employer pension plans, as contributed assets are pooled and may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. If a participating employer stops contributing to the Teamsters Plan, the unfunded obligations of the Teamsters Plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. If the Company chooses to stop participating in the Teamsters Plan, the Company could be required to pay the Teamsters Plan a withdrawal liability based on the underfunded status of the Teamsters Plan. The Company does not anticipate withdrawing from the Teamsters Plan.

In 2015, the Company increased its contribution rates to the Teamsters Plan, with additional increases occurring annually, as part of a rehabilitation plan, which was incorporated into the renewal of collective bargaining agreements with the unions effective April 28, 2014 and adopted by the Company as a rehabilitation plan effective January 1, 2015. This is a result of the Teamsters Plan being certified by its actuary as being in “critical” status for the plan year beginning January 1, 2013.

The Company’s participation in the Teamsters Plan is outlined in the table below. A red zone represents less than 80% funding and requires a financial improvement plan (“FIP”) or rehabilitation plan (“RP”).

Fiscal Year

(in thousands)

2023

2022

2021

Pension Protection Act Zone Status

Red

FIP or RP pending or implemented

Yes

Surcharge imposed

Yes

Contribution

999

959

933

According to the Teamsters Plan’s Form 5500 for both the plan years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company was not listed as providing more than 5% of the total contributions. At the date these consolidated financial statements were issued, a Form 5500 was not available for the plan year ended December 31, 2023.

The Company has a liability recorded for withdrawing from a multiemployer pension plan in 2008 and is required to make payments of approximately $1 million to this multiemployer pension plan each year through 2028. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $3.9 million remaining on this liability.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for retirement benefits.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Class B Common Stock	Common Stock Common Stock	Common Stock Class B Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Retained Earnings Common Stock	Retained Earnings Class B Common Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Treasury Stock - Common Stock Common Stock	Treasury Stock - Common Stock Class B Common Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 512,990			$ 10,204	$ 2,860	$ 135,953	$ 544,280			$ (119,053)	$ (60,845)	$ (409)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	189,580						189,580
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	18,590									18,590
Dividends declared		$ (7,141)	$ (2,233)					$ (7,141)	$ (2,233)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	711,786			10,204	2,860	135,953	724,486			(100,463)	(60,845)	(409)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	430,158						430,158
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	15,626									15,626
Dividends declared		(37,354)	(4,828)					(37,354)	(4,828)
Conversion of 1,227,546 shares of Class B Common Stock	0			1,227	1,227
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	1,115,388			11,431	1,633	135,953	1,112,462			(84,837)	(60,845)	(409)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	408,375						408,375
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	80,561									80,561
Dividends declared		$ (150,642)	$ (18,084)					$ (150,642)	$ (18,084)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 1,435,598			$ 11,431	$ 1,633	$ 135,953	$ 1,352,111			$ (4,276)	$ (60,845)	$ (409)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 408,375	$ 430,158	$ 189,580
Defined benefit plans reclassification including pension costs:
Actuarial gain	3,762	7,742	14,965
Prior service credits (costs)	8	(116)	3
Pension plan settlement	82,822	0	0
Postretirement benefits reclassification including benefit costs:
Actuarial (loss) gain	(6,031)	7,991	3,089
Interest rate swap	0	0	556
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	9	(23)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	80,561	15,626	18,590
Comprehensive income	$ 488,936	$ 445,784	$ 208,170

Distribution Agreements, Net - Reconciliation of Activity for Other Identifiable Intangible Assets Net (Details) - Distribution agreements, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - distribution agreements, net	$ 842,035	$ 836,777
Other distribution agreements	0	30,149
Additional accumulated amortization	(24,892)	(24,891)
Ending balance - distribution agreements, net	$ 817,143	$ 842,035

Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of Plan Assets Fair Value (Details) - Postretirement Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at fair value - Beginning balance	$ 0	$ 0
Employer contributions	3,303	3,100
Plan participants’ contributions	767	657
Benefits and expenses paid	(4,070)	(3,757)
Plan assets at fair value - Ending balance	$ 0	$ 0

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Long-Term Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Following is a summary of the Company’s long-term debt:


(in thousands)	Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Interest Paid	Public / Nonpublic	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Senior bonds(1)	11/25/2025	3.80%	Semi-annually	Public	$	350,000	$	350,000
Revolving credit facility(2)(3)	7/9/2026	Variable	Varies	Nonpublic	—		—
Senior notes	10/10/2026	3.93%	Quarterly	Nonpublic	100,000		100,000
Senior notes	3/21/2030	3.96%	Quarterly	Nonpublic	150,000		150,000
Unamortized discount on senior bonds(1)	11/25/2025				(17)		(26)
Debt issuance costs					(824)		(1,157)
Total long-term debt					$	599,159	$	598,817

(1)The senior bonds due in 2025 were issued at 99.975% of par.

(2)The Company’s revolving credit facility has an aggregate maximum borrowing capacity of $500 million. The Company currently believes all banks participating in the revolving credit facility have the ability to and will meet any funding requests from the Company.

(3)During 2023, the Company amended its revolving credit facility to complete the transition of the interest rate index from the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), as contemplated in the revolving credit facility.

The principal maturities of debt outstanding on December 31, 2023 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Debt Maturities
2024	$	—
2025	350,000
2026	100,000
2027	—
2028	—
Thereafter	150,000
Long-term debt	$	600,000

The Company mitigates its financing risk by using multiple financial institutions and only entering into credit arrangements with institutions with investment grade credit ratings. The Company monitors counterparty credit ratings on an ongoing basis.

The indenture under which the Company’s senior bonds were issued does not include financial covenants, but does limit the incurrence of certain liens and encumbrances as well as indebtedness by the Company’s subsidiaries in excess of certain amounts. The agreements under which the Company’s nonpublic debt was issued include two financial covenants: a consolidated cash flow/fixed charges ratio and a consolidated funded indebtedness/cash flow ratio, each as defined in the respective agreement. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2023. These covenants have not restricted, and are not expected to restrict, the Company’s liquidity or capital resources.

All outstanding long-term debt has been issued by the Company and none has been issued by any of its subsidiaries. There are no guarantees of the Company’s long-term debt.

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-Topic 470
-SubTopic 20
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1I
-Subparagraph (d)
-Publisher FASB
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+ Details

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 $ / shares shares
Common Stock
Dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 4.50
Class B Common Stock
Dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 4.50
Shares converted (in shares) \| shares	1,227,546

Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) category	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Number of sales categories \| category	2
Reserve for customer return \| $	$ 4.5	$ 3.0
Repair Service \| Minimum
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
General period for completion of services (less than for minimum)	1 day
Repair Service \| Maximum
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
General period for completion of services (less than for minimum)	1 month
Bottle/Can Sales
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Sales return estimated percentage (less than)	1.00%
Post-Mix and Other
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Sales return estimated percentage (less than)	1.00%
Point in Time Net Sales \| Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark \| Timing Of Sale
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Sales percentage (as a percent)	98.00%	97.00%	97.00%

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Finished products	$	207,912	$	211,089
Manufacturing materials	71,560		89,300
Plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories	42,460		47,156
Total inventories	$	321,932	$	347,545

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Positions Excluding Accrued Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - gross uncertain tax positions	$ 285	$ 1,254	$ 2,161
Increase as a result of tax positions taken in the current year	105	105	59
Increase as a result of tax positions taken in a prior year	0	0	0
Reduction as a result of the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations	(60)	(1,074)	(966)
Ending balance - gross uncertain tax positions	$ 330	$ 285	$ 1,254

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Manufacturing Cooperatives

The Company is obligated to purchase at least 80% of its requirements of plastic bottles for certain designated territories from Southeastern. The Company is also obligated to purchase 17.5 million cases of finished product from SAC on an annual basis through June 2024. The Company purchased 25.3 million cases, 26.9 million cases and 28.0 million cases of finished product from SAC in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s purchases from these manufacturing cooperatives:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Purchases from Southeastern	$	146,898	$	153,967	$	125,142
Purchases from SAC	200,239		193,261		169,399
Total purchases from manufacturing cooperatives	$	347,137	$	347,228	$	294,541

The Company guarantees a portion of SAC’s debt, which expires in 2028. The amount guaranteed was $9.5 million on both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. In the event SAC fails to fulfill its commitments under the related debt, the Company would be responsible for payment to the lenders up to the level of the guarantee. The Company does not anticipate SAC will fail to fulfill its commitments related to the debt. The Company further believes SAC has sufficient assets, including production equipment, facilities and working capital, and the ability to adjust the selling prices of its products to adequately mitigate the risk of material loss relating to the Company’s guarantee.

The Company holds no assets as collateral against the SAC guarantee, the fair value of which is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. The Company monitors its investment in SAC and would be required to write down its investment if an impairment, other than a temporary impairment, was identified. No impairment of the Company’s investment in SAC was identified as of December 31, 2023, and there was no impairment identified in 2023, 2022 or 2021.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has standby letters of credit, primarily related to its property and casualty insurance programs. These letters of credit totaled $37.6 million on both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The Company participates in long-term marketing contractual arrangements with certain prestige properties, athletic venues and other locations. As of December 31, 2023, the future payments related to these contractual arrangements, which expire at various dates through 2033, amounted to $130.5 million.

The Company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business. Although it is difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of these claims and legal proceedings, management believes the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. No material amount of loss in excess of recorded amounts is believed to be reasonably possible as a result of these claims and legal proceedings.

The Company is subject to audits by tax authorities in jurisdictions where it conducts business. These audits may result in assessments that are subsequently resolved with the authorities or potentially through the courts. Management believes the Company has adequately provided for any assessments likely to result from these audits; however, final assessments, if any, could be different than the amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

Leases - Summary of Balances Related to Lease Portfolio within Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease costs	$ 32,959	$ 30,484	$ 26,385
Short-term and variable leases	15,995	15,065	17,245
Depreciation expense from financing leases	1,646	2,315	5,656
Interest expense on financing lease obligations	447	884	2,301
Total lease cost	$ 51,047	$ 48,748	$ 51,587

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Dec. 31, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Distribution Agreements, Net - Narrative (Details) - Distribution agreements, net $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense for 2024	$ 24.9
Amortization expense for 2025	24.9
Amortization expense for 2026	24.9
Amortization expense for 2027	24.9
Amortization expense for 2028	$ 24.9
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years

Risks and Uncertainties - Summary of Percentage of Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume and Percentage Total Net Sales to Its Largest Customers (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc And The Kroger Company \| Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume \| Product Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	35.00%	32.00%	33.00%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc And The Kroger Company \| Total Net Sales \| Customer Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	28.00%	26.00%	23.00%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. \| Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume \| Product Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	21.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. \| Total Net Sales \| Customer Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	17.00%	16.00%	14.00%
The Kroger Company \| Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume \| Product Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	14.00%	12.00%	13.00%
The Kroger Company \| Total Net Sales \| Customer Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (as a percent)	11.00%	10.00%	9.00%

Benefit Plans - Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Liabilities:
Noncurrent liabilities	$ (60,614)	$ (60,323)
Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets [Abstract]
Noncurrent assets	1,198	0
Total asset - Bargaining Plan	1,198	0
Pension Plans \| Bargaining Plan
Liabilities:
Current liabilities	0	0
Noncurrent liabilities	0	(542)
Total liability - Bargaining Plan	$ 0	$ (542)

- Definition

Amount of asset, recognized in statement of financial position, for overfunded defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.

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Benefit Plans - Weighted Average Expected Long-Term Rate of Return (Details) - Pension Plans - Bargaining Plan	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End		100.00%	100.00%
Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	100.00%
U.S. debt securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End		55.00%	56.00%
U.S. debt securities \| Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	40.00%
U.S. equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End		33.00%	32.00%
U.S. equity securities \| Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	46.00%
International debt securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End		1.00%	2.00%
International debt securities \| Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	0.00%
International equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End		10.00%	10.00%
International equity securities \| Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	12.00%
Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End		1.00%	0.00%
Cash and cash equivalents \| Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocation	2.00%

Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Following is a summary of the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases:


	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases	6.7 years		7.2 years
Financing leases	3.5 years		4.3 years
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	3.8	%	3.6	%
Financing leases	5.2	%	5.2	%

Following is a summary of the Company’s leases within the consolidated statements of operations:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Operating lease costs	$	32,959	$	30,484	$	26,385
Short-term and variable leases	15,995		15,065		17,245
Depreciation expense from financing leases	1,646		2,315		5,656
Interest expense on financing lease obligations	447		884		2,301
Total lease cost	$	51,047	$	48,748	$	51,587

The future minimum lease payments related to the Company’s leases include renewal options the Company has determined to be reasonably certain and exclude payments to landlords for real estate taxes and common area maintenance. Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2024	$	29,932	$	2,808
2025	24,329		2,869
2026	21,115		1,233
2027	18,614		338
2028	13,890		345
Thereafter	39,022		620
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	146,902	$	8,213
Less: Amounts representing interest	18,437		694
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	128,465		7,519
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	26,194		2,487
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	102,271	$	5,032

Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2022:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2023	$	31,697	$	2,750
2024	27,663		2,808
2025	21,628		2,869
2026	19,036		1,233
2027	17,227		338
Thereafter	51,372		966
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	168,623	$	10,964
Less: Amounts representing interest	22,225		1,142
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	146,398		9,822
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	27,635		2,303
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	118,763	$	7,519

Following is a summary of the Company’s leases within the consolidated statements of cash flows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Cash flows from operating activities impact:
Operating leases	$	33,013	$	28,891	$	27,642
Interest payments on financing lease obligations	447		884		2,301
Total cash flows from operating activities impact	$	33,460	$	29,775	$	29,943

Cash flows from financing activities impact:
Principal payments on financing lease obligations	$	2,303	$	2,988	$	4,778
Total cash flows from financing activities impact	$	2,303	$	2,988	$	4,778

The Company did not enter into any material operating lease commitments subsequent to year-end.

Leases

Following is a summary of the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases:


	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases	6.7 years		7.2 years
Financing leases	3.5 years		4.3 years
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	3.8	%	3.6	%
Financing leases	5.2	%	5.2	%

Following is a summary of the Company’s leases within the consolidated statements of operations:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Operating lease costs	$	32,959	$	30,484	$	26,385
Short-term and variable leases	15,995		15,065		17,245
Depreciation expense from financing leases	1,646		2,315		5,656
Interest expense on financing lease obligations	447		884		2,301
Total lease cost	$	51,047	$	48,748	$	51,587


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2024	$	29,932	$	2,808
2025	24,329		2,869
2026	21,115		1,233
2027	18,614		338
2028	13,890		345
Thereafter	39,022		620
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	146,902	$	8,213
Less: Amounts representing interest	18,437		694
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	128,465		7,519
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	26,194		2,487
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	102,271	$	5,032

Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2022:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2023	$	31,697	$	2,750
2024	27,663		2,808
2025	21,628		2,869
2026	19,036		1,233
2027	17,227		338
Thereafter	51,372		966
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	168,623	$	10,964
Less: Amounts representing interest	22,225		1,142
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	146,398		9,822
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	27,635		2,303
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	118,763	$	7,519

Following is a summary of the Company’s leases within the consolidated statements of cash flows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Cash flows from operating activities impact:
Operating leases	$	33,013	$	28,891	$	27,642
Interest payments on financing lease obligations	447		884		2,301
Total cash flows from operating activities impact	$	33,460	$	29,775	$	29,943

Cash flows from financing activities impact:
Principal payments on financing lease obligations	$	2,303	$	2,988	$	4,778
Total cash flows from financing activities impact	$	2,303	$	2,988	$	4,778

The Company did not enter into any material operating lease commitments subsequent to year-end.

Other Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Liabilities

Other liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$	604,809	$	501,431
Accruals for executive benefit plans	153,428		137,771
Noncurrent deferred proceeds from related parties	100,176		103,240
Other	8,086		10,915
Total other liabilities	$	866,499	$	753,357

In 2017, The Coca‑Cola Company agreed to provide the Company a fee to compensate the Company for the net economic impact of changes made by The Coca‑Cola Company to the authorized pricing on sales of covered beverages produced at certain manufacturing plants owned by the Company (the “Legacy Facilities Credit”), which was recorded as a deferred liability and will be amortized as a reduction to cost of sales over a period of 40 years.

Also in 2017, upon the conversion of the Company’s then-existing bottling agreements pursuant to the CBA, the Company received a fee from CCR (the “Territory Conversion Fee”), which was recorded as a deferred liability and will be amortized as a reduction to cost of sales over a period of 40 years. Together, the Legacy Facilities Credit and the Territory Conversion Fee are “deferred proceeds from related parties.”

Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of Benefit Obligation (Details) - Postretirement Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$ 55,299	$ 65,156
Service cost	1,085	1,458	$ 1,516
Interest cost	2,761	1,923	1,772
Plan participants’ contributions	767	657
Actuarial loss (gain)	7,986	(10,138)
Benefits paid	(4,070)	(3,757)
Ending balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$ 63,828	$ 55,299	$ 65,156

Other Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$ 64,528	$ 40,060
Accrued marketing costs	55,799	33,375
Accrued insurance costs	54,040	54,180
Employee and retiree benefit plan accruals	34,203	31,711
Accrued taxes (other than income taxes)	7,474	7,127
Accrued interest payable	2,520	2,677
All other accrued expenses	19,430	31,847
Total other accrued liabilities	$ 237,994	$ 200,977

Other Liabilities - Summary of Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$ 604,809	$ 501,431
Accruals for executive benefit plans	153,428	137,771
Noncurrent deferred proceeds from related parties	100,176	103,240
Other	8,086	10,915
Total other liabilities	$ 866,499	$ 753,357

Segments - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Segments - Additional Information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023 segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	3
Other Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	2

Commodity Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Commodity Derivative Instruments

The Company is subject to the risk of increased costs arising from adverse changes in certain commodity prices. In the normal course of business, the Company manages this risk through a variety of strategies, including the use of commodity derivative instruments. The Company does not use commodity derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. These commodity derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP and are used as “economic hedges” to manage certain commodity price risk. The Company uses several different financial institutions for commodity derivative instruments to minimize the concentration of credit risk. While the Company would be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance by these counterparties.

Commodity derivative instruments held by the Company are marked to market on a quarterly basis and are recognized in earnings consistent with the expense classification of the underlying hedged item. The Company generally pays a fee for these commodity derivative instruments, which is amortized over the corresponding period of each commodity derivative instrument. Settlements of commodity derivative instruments are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The following table summarizes pre-tax changes in the fair values of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments and the classification of such changes in the consolidated statements of operations:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Cost of sales	$	1,220	$	(3,333)	$	3,469
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	(2,281)		427		1,772
Total (loss) gain	$	(1,061)	$	(2,906)	$	5,241

All commodity derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has master agreements with the counterparties to its commodity derivative instruments that provide for net settlement of derivative transactions. Accordingly, the net amounts of derivative assets are recognized in either prepaid expenses and other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and the net amounts of derivative liabilities are recognized in either other accrued liabilities or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the fair values of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments and the classification of such instruments in the consolidated balance sheets:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	3,747	$	4,808
Total assets	$	3,747	$	4,808

The following table summarizes the Company’s gross commodity derivative instrument assets and gross commodity derivative instrument liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Gross commodity derivative instrument assets	$	3,747	$	4,808
Gross commodity derivative instrument liabilities	—		—

The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding commodity derivative instruments:

(in thousands)

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

Notional amount of outstanding commodity derivative instruments

50,187

61,128

Latest maturity date of outstanding commodity derivative instruments

December 2024

December 2023

Leases - Summary of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Discount Rate for Population of Leases (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating leases
Weighted average remaining lease term	6 years 8 months 12 days	7 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average discount rate	3.80%	3.60%
Financing leases
Weighted average remaining lease term	3 years 6 months	4 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted average discount rate	5.20%	5.20%

Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) financial_covenant
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of financial covenants \| financial_covenant	2
Debt issued by subsidiaries	$ 0
Guarantees of company debt	$ 0

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Repair parts	$	35,256	$	35,088
Prepaid software	9,427		7,398
Prepaid taxes	9,020		7,829
Prepaid marketing	4,703		4,303
Commodity hedges at fair market value	3,747		4,808
Other prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,432		34,837
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	88,585	$	94,263

Fair Values of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Time period for acquisition related contingent consideration arrangements	5 years
Amount payable annually under acquisition related contingent consideration arrangements, value, low	$ 50
Amount payable annually under acquisition related contingent consideration arrangements, value, high	$ 70
Discount Rate \| Fair Value Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Acquisition related contingent consideration liability, measurement input	0.085	0.091
Distribution Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Finished products	$	207,912	$	211,089
Manufacturing materials	71,560		89,300
Plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories	42,460		47,156
Total inventories	$	321,932	$	347,545

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Convertible Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 100.00	$ 100.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000	50,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Nonconvertible Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 100.00	$ 100.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000	50,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	11,431,367	11,431,367
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	3,062,374	3,062,374
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,632,810	1,632,810
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	628,114	628,114
Class C Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 635,269	$ 197,648
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,060)	(16,119)
Accounts receivable, other	67,533	54,631
Inventories	321,932	347,545
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	88,585	94,263
Total current assets	1,705,128	1,245,801
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,320,563	1,183,730
Right-of-use assets - operating leases	122,708	140,588
Leased property under financing leases, net	4,785	6,431
Other assets	145,213	115,892
Goodwill	165,903	165,903
Total assets	4,288,942	3,709,545
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	26,194	27,635
Current portion of obligations under financing leases	2,487	2,303
Other accrued liabilities	237,994	200,977
Accrued compensation	146,932	126,921
Dividends payable	154,666	32,808
Total current liabilities	1,091,334	905,156
Deferred income taxes	128,435	150,222
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations	60,614	60,323
Other liabilities	866,499	753,357
Noncurrent portion of obligations under operating leases	102,271	118,763
Noncurrent portion of obligations under financing leases	5,032	7,519
Long-term debt	599,159	598,817
Total liabilities	2,853,344	2,594,157
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Additional paid in capital	135,953	135,953
Retained earnings	1,352,111	1,112,462
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,276)	(84,837)
Total equity	1,435,598	1,115,388
Total liabilities and equity	4,288,942	3,709,545
Nonrelated Party
Current Assets:
Accounts receivable	555,933	532,047
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade	383,562	351,729
Related Party
Current Assets:
Accounts receivable	51,936	35,786
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade	139,499	162,783
Convertible Preferred Stock
Equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Nonconvertible Preferred Stock
Equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Preferred Stock
Equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock
Equity:
Common Stock	11,431	11,431
Treasury stock, at cost	$ (60,845)	$ (60,845)
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	11,431,367	11,431,367
Class B Common Stock
Equity:
Common Stock	$ 1,633	$ 1,633
Treasury stock, at cost	$ (409)	$ (409)
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,632,810	1,632,810
Class C Common Stock
Equity:
Common Stock	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Distribution agreements, net
Current Assets:
Intangible assets, net	$ 817,143	$ 842,035
Customer lists, net
Current Assets:
Intangible assets, net	$ 7,499	$ 9,165

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 16,119	$ 17,336	$ 21,620
Additions charged to expenses and as a reduction to net sales	4,139	4,326	4,088
Deductions	(4,198)	(5,543)	(8,372)
Ending balance	16,060	16,119	17,336
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	3,428	4,372	5,325
Additions charged to expenses and as a reduction to net sales	702	0	0
Deductions credited to expense	0	(944)	(953)
Ending balance	$ 4,130	$ 3,428	$ 4,372

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Long-Term Debt

Following is a summary of the Company’s long-term debt:


(in thousands)	Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Interest Paid	Public / Nonpublic	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Senior bonds(1)	11/25/2025	3.80%	Semi-annually	Public	$	350,000	$	350,000
Revolving credit facility(2)(3)	7/9/2026	Variable	Varies	Nonpublic	—		—
Senior notes	10/10/2026	3.93%	Quarterly	Nonpublic	100,000		100,000
Senior notes	3/21/2030	3.96%	Quarterly	Nonpublic	150,000		150,000
Unamortized discount on senior bonds(1)	11/25/2025				(17)		(26)
Debt issuance costs					(824)		(1,157)
Total long-term debt					$	599,159	$	598,817

(1)The senior bonds due in 2025 were issued at 99.975% of par.

Summary of Principal Maturities of Debt Outstanding

The principal maturities of debt outstanding on December 31, 2023 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Debt Maturities
2024	$	—
2025	350,000
2026	100,000
2027	—
2028	—
Thereafter	150,000
Long-term debt	$	600,000

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net sales	$ 6,653,858	$ 6,200,957	$ 5,562,714
Cost of sales	4,055,147	3,923,003	3,608,527
Gross profit	2,598,711	2,277,954	1,954,187
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses	1,764,260	1,636,907	1,515,016
Income from operations	834,451	641,047	439,171
Interest (income) expense, net	(918)	24,792	33,449
Mark-to-market on acquisition related contingent consideration	159,354	32,301	146,308
Pension plan settlement expense	112,796	0	0
Other expense, net	5,738	8,867	4,265
Income before taxes	557,481	575,087	255,149
Income tax expense	149,106	144,929	65,569
Net income	$ 408,375	$ 430,158	$ 189,580
Common Stock
Basic net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.56	$ 45.88	$ 20.23
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding (in shares)	8,369	8,117	7,141
Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.48	$ 45.74	$ 20.17
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding – assuming dilution (in shares)	9,392	9,405	9,400
Class B Common Stock
Basic net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.56	$ 45.93	$ 20.23
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding (in shares)	1,005	1,257	2,232
Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 43.40	$ 45.76	$ 20.16
Weighted average number of Common Stock shares outstanding – assuming dilution (in shares)	1,023	1,288	2,259

Segments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments

The Company evaluates segment reporting in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting, each reporting period, including evaluating the reporting package reviewed by the CODM. The Company has concluded the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as a group, represent the CODM. Asset information is not provided to the CODM.

The Company believes three operating segments exist. Nonalcoholic Beverages represents the vast majority of the Company’s consolidated net sales and income from operations. The additional two operating segments do not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate reporting, either individually or in the aggregate, and, therefore, have been combined into “All Other.”

The Company’s segment results are as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Net sales:
Nonalcoholic Beverages	$	6,562,622	$	6,081,357	$	5,432,669
All Other	370,748		399,359		366,855
Eliminations(1)	(279,512)		(279,759)		(236,810)
Consolidated net sales	$	6,653,858	$	6,200,957	$	5,562,714

(1)The entire net sales elimination represents net sales from the All Other segment to the Nonalcoholic Beverages segment. Sales between these segments are recognized at either fair market value or cost depending on the nature of the transaction.


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Income from operations:
Nonalcoholic Beverages	$	841,491	$	639,136	$	456,713
All Other	(7,040)		1,911		(17,542)
Consolidated income from operations	$	834,451	$	641,047	$	439,171

Depreciation and amortization:
Nonalcoholic Beverages	$	164,485	$	159,845	$	168,206
All Other	12,481		11,745		12,359
Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	176,966	$	171,590	$	180,565

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Supply Chain Finance Program	12 Months Ended
Supply Chain Finance Program	Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Supply Chain Finance Program	Supply Chain Finance Program The Company has an agreement with a third-party financial institution to facilitate a supply chain finance (“SCF”) program, which allows qualifying suppliers to sell their receivables from the Company to the financial institution. The participating suppliers negotiate their outstanding receivable arrangements and associated fees directly with the financial institution, and the Company is not party to those agreements. Once a qualifying supplier elects to participate in the SCF program and reaches an agreement with the financial institution, the supplier elects which individual Company invoices it sells to the financial institution. The supplier invoices that have been confirmed as valid under the SCF program require payment in full by the financial institution to the supplier by the original maturity date of the invoice, or discounted payment at an earlier date as agreed upon with the supplier. The Company’s obligations to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted by a supplier’s participation in the SCF program. All outstanding amounts related to suppliers participating in the SCF program are recorded in accounts payable, trade in the consolidated balance sheets, and associated payments are included in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company’s outstanding confirmed obligations included in accounts payable, trade in the consolidated balance sheets were $55.1 million as of December 31, 2023 and $44.2 million as of December 31, 2022.

Revenue Recognition - Summary of Activity in Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - allowance for credit losses	$ 13,119	$ 14,336	$ 18,070
Additions charged to expenses and as a reduction to net sales	2,639	4,326	4,638
Deductions	(4,198)	(5,543)	(8,372)
Ending balance - allowance for credit losses	$ 11,560	$ 13,119	$ 14,336

- Definition

Amount of allowance for credit loss on financing receivable. Excludes allowance for financing receivable covered under loss sharing agreement.

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	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Teamsters Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contribution	$ 999	$ 959	$ 933

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Benefit Plans - Anticipated Future Pension Benefit Payments (Details) - Pension Plans - Bargaining Plan $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2024	$ 1,059
2025	1,248
2026	1,471
2027	1,710
2028	1,941
2029 - 2033	$ 13,335

Cover - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Cover - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Jan. 26, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2023
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	0-9286
Entity Registrant Name	COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	56-0950585
Entity Address, Address Line One	4100 Coca-Cola Plaza
Entity Address, City or Town	Charlotte
Entity Address, State or Province	NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	28211
City Area Code	980
Local Phone Number	392-8298
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
Trading Symbol	COKE
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Document Financial Statement Error Correction	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 3,744,268,821
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the registrant’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report to the extent described herein.
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000317540
Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,368,993
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,004,696

Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan settlement expense	$ 112,796	$ 0	$ 0
Pension Plans \| Primary Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0	0
Interest cost	5,982	8,978	8,479
Expected return on plan assets	(4,608)	(6,320)	(11,799)
Recognized net actuarial loss	1,946	3,588	4,090
Net periodic pension/postretirement benefit cost	3,320	6,246	770
Pension plan settlement expense	112,796	0	0
Total pension expense	116,116	6,246	770
Pension Plans \| Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	3,996	6,586	7,529
Interest cost	2,079	1,664	1,367
Expected return on plan assets	(2,438)	(1,823)	(1,201)
Recognized net actuarial loss	0	402	864
Amortization of prior service costs	16	0	3
Net periodic pension/postretirement benefit cost	$ 3,653	$ 6,829	$ 8,562

Related Party Transactions - Summary of Liability to Estimated Fair Value of Contingent Consideration (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$ 64,528	$ 40,060
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	604,809	501,431
CCR \| Comprehensive Beverage Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	64,528	40,060
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	604,809	501,431
Total acquisition related contingent consideration	$ 669,337	$ 541,491

Segments - Summary of Financial Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net sales:
Consolidated net sales	$ 6,653,858	$ 6,200,957	$ 5,562,714
Income from operations:
Consolidated income from operations	834,451	641,047	439,171
Depreciation and amortization:
Consolidated depreciation and amortization	176,966	171,590	180,565
Operating Segments \| Nonalcoholic Beverages
Net sales:
Consolidated net sales	6,562,622	6,081,357	5,432,669
Income from operations:
Consolidated income from operations	841,491	639,136	456,713
Depreciation and amortization:
Consolidated depreciation and amortization	164,485	159,845	168,206
Operating Segments \| Other Segments
Net sales:
Consolidated net sales	370,748	399,359	366,855
Income from operations:
Consolidated income from operations	(7,040)	1,911	(17,542)
Depreciation and amortization:
Consolidated depreciation and amortization	12,481	11,745	12,359
Eliminations
Net sales:
Consolidated net sales	$ (279,512)	$ (279,759)	$ (236,810)

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Summary of Principal Categories and Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

The principal categories and estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, net were as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		Estimated Useful Lives
Land	$	99,858	$	88,185
Buildings	390,852		352,114		8-50 years
Machinery and equipment	498,737		462,640		5-20 years
Transportation equipment	611,001		515,752		3-20 years
Furniture and fixtures	107,072		102,099		3-10 years
Cold drink dispensing equipment	449,508		438,879		3-17 years
Leasehold and land improvements	179,146		177,940		5-20 years
Software for internal use	49,611		48,581		3-10 years
Construction in progress	95,623		103,803
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,481,408		2,289,993
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,160,845		1,106,263
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,320,563	$	1,183,730

Leases - Summary of Balances Related to Lease Portfolio within Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities impact:
Operating leases	$ 33,013	$ 28,891	$ 27,642
Interest payments on financing lease obligations	447	884	2,301
Total cash flows from operating activities impact	33,460	29,775	29,943
Cash flows from financing activities impact:
Principal payments on financing lease obligations	2,303	2,988	4,778
Total cash flows from financing activities impact	$ 2,303	$ 2,988	$ 4,778

Commodity Derivative Instruments - Summary of Fair Values and Classification in Consolidated Balance Sheets of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 3,747	$ 4,808
Commodity derivative instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,747	4,808
Total assets	3,747	4,808
Gross commodity derivative instrument assets	3,747	4,808
Gross commodity derivative instrument liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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Risks and Uncertainties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Risks and Uncertainties

Approximately 85% of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume to retail customers consists of products of The Coca‑Cola Company, which is the sole supplier of these products or of the concentrates or syrups required to manufacture these products. The remaining bottle/can sales volume to retail customers consists of products of other beverage companies. The Company has beverage agreements with The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies under which it has various requirements. Failure to meet the requirements of these beverage agreements could result in the loss of distribution rights for the respective products.

The Company faces concentration risks related to a few customers comprising a large portion of the Company’s annual sales volume and net sales. The following table summarizes the percentage of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume to its largest customers,

as well as the percentage of the Company’s total net sales, which are included in the Nonalcoholic Beverages segment, that such volume represents. No other customer represented greater than 10% of the Company’s total net sales for any years presented.


	Fiscal Year
	2023		2022		2021
Approximate percent of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.	21	%	20	%	20	%
The Kroger Company	14	%	12	%	13	%
Total approximate percent of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume	35	%	32	%	33	%

Approximate percent of the Company’s total net sales
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.	17	%	16	%	14	%
The Kroger Company	11	%	10	%	9	%
Total approximate percent of the Company’s total net sales	28	%	26	%	23	%

The Company purchases all of the plastic bottles used in its manufacturing plants from Southeastern and Western Container, two manufacturing cooperatives the Company co-owns with several other Coca‑Cola bottlers, and all of its aluminum cans from two domestic suppliers. See Note 2 and Note 20 for additional information.

The Company is exposed to price risk on commodities such as aluminum, corn and PET resin (a petroleum- or plant-based product), which affects the cost of raw materials used in the production of its finished products. The Company both produces and procures these finished products. Examples of the raw materials affected are aluminum cans and plastic bottles used for packaging and high fructose corn syrup used as a product ingredient. Further, the Company is exposed to commodity price risk on crude oil, which impacts the Company’s cost of fuel used in the movement and delivery of the Company’s products. The Company participates in commodity hedging and risk mitigation programs, including programs administered by CCBSS and programs the Company administers.

Certain liabilities of the Company, including retirement benefit obligations and the Company’s pension liability, are subject to risk of changes in both long-term and short-term interest rates.

The Company’s acquisition related contingent consideration liability related to the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments is subject to risk as a result of changes in the Company’s probability weighted discounted cash flow model, which is based on internal forecasts, and changes in the Company’s WACC, which is derived from market data.

Approximately 15% of the Company’s workforce is covered by collective bargaining agreements. The Company’s collective bargaining agreements, which generally have three- to five-year terms, expire at various dates through 2028. Terms and conditions of new labor union agreements could increase the Company’s exposure to work interruptions or stoppages.

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jul. 09, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	$ (824,000)	$ (1,157,000)
Total long-term debt	599,159,000	598,817,000
Nonpublic \| Line of Credit \| Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 0	0
3.80% Senior Notes 11/25/2025 \| Public \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.80%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 350,000,000	350,000,000
Unamortized discount on senior notes	$ (17,000)	(26,000)
Senior notes, issued at par percentage (as a percent)	99.975%
3.93% Senior Notes 10/10/2026 \| Nonpublic \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.93%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 100,000,000	100,000,000
3.96% Senior Notes 3/21/2030 \| Nonpublic \| Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	3.96%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 150,000,000	$ 150,000,000
2021 Revolving Credit Facility Agreement \| Nonpublic \| Line of Credit \| Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum borrowing capacity			$ 500,000,000

Benefit Plans - Significant Assumptions Used, Pension Plans (Details) - Pension Plans - Bargaining Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Projected benefit obligation at the measurement date:
Discount rate	5.16%	5.34%	3.31%
Net periodic pension cost for the fiscal year:
Discount rate	5.34%	3.31%	3.12%
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return of plan assets	7.00%	5.50%	5.75%

Segments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Financial Information by Segment

The Company’s segment results are as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Net sales:
Nonalcoholic Beverages	$	6,562,622	$	6,081,357	$	5,432,669
All Other	370,748		399,359		366,855
Eliminations(1)	(279,512)		(279,759)		(236,810)
Consolidated net sales	$	6,653,858	$	6,200,957	$	5,562,714


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Income from operations:
Nonalcoholic Beverages	$	841,491	$	639,136	$	456,713
All Other	(7,040)		1,911		(17,542)
Consolidated income from operations	$	834,451	$	641,047	$	439,171

Depreciation and amortization:
Nonalcoholic Beverages	$	164,485	$	159,845	$	168,206
All Other	12,481		11,745		12,359
Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	176,966	$	171,590	$	180,565

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information - Summary of Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities Affecting Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, trade	$ (23,886)	$ (59,777)	$ (46,825)
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(59)	(1,217)	(4,284)
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company	(16,150)	21,951	(8,534)
Accounts receivable, other	(12,902)	(20,753)	3,206
Inventories	25,613	(44,694)	(77,094)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,682	(16,201)	(3,922)
Accounts payable, trade	17,096	23,417	84,959
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company	(23,284)	17,112	38,490
Other accrued liabilities	37,017	(10,649)	21,313
Accrued compensation	20,011	16,027	23,286
Change in current assets less current liabilities	$ 29,138	$ (74,784)	$ 30,595

Distribution Agreements, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Distribution Agreements, Net

Distribution agreements, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of 20 to 40 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Distribution agreements at cost	$	990,191	$	990,191
Less: Accumulated amortization	173,048		148,156
Distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Customer lists, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of five to 12 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customer lists at cost	$	25,288	$	25,288
Less: Accumulated amortization	17,789		16,123
Customer lists, net	$	7,499	$	9,165

Summary of Reconciliation of Activity for Distribution Agreements, Net

Following is a summary of activity for distribution agreements, net during 2023 and 2022:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - distribution agreements, net	$	842,035	$	836,777
Other distribution agreements	—		30,149
Additional accumulated amortization	(24,892)		(24,891)
Ending balance - distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Benefit Plans - Change in Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at fair value - Beginning balance	$ 261,942
Plan assets at fair value - Ending balance		$ 261,942
Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at fair value - Beginning balance	38,635	36,944
Actual return on plan assets	5,495	(9,314)
Employer contributions	4,300	12,000
Benefits and expenses paid	(1,109)	(995)
Plan assets at fair value - Ending balance	$ 47,321	$ 38,635

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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 408,375	$ 430,158	$ 189,580

- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Summary of Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$	64,528	$	40,060
Accrued marketing costs	55,799		33,375
Accrued insurance costs	54,040		54,180
Employee and retiree benefit plan accruals	34,203		31,711
Accrued taxes (other than income taxes)	7,474		7,127
Accrued interest payable	2,520		2,677
All other accrued expenses	19,430		31,847
Total other accrued liabilities	$	237,994	$	200,977

Description of Business and Summary of Critical Accounting Policies (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment reporting_unit benefit_plan category stock vote $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segments \| segment	3
Number of additional operating segments do not meet quantitative thresholds for separate reporting \| segment	2
Period of collection of trade account receivable	30 days
Amortization expenses of internal-use software \| $	$ 1,700	$ 3,000	$ 5,400
Number of reporting units \| reporting_unit	1
Impairment of the carrying value of goodwill \| $	$ 0	0	0
Number of sales categories \| category	2
Number of classes of common stock outstanding \| stock	2
Percentage control of total voting power (as a percent)	71.00%
Payment of dividend \| $	$ 46,868	$ 9,374	$ 9,374
Anti-dilutive shares (in shares) \| shares	0	0	0
Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage of related party products volume to customers (as a percent)	85.00%
Common Stock
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of votes per share \| vote	1
Dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 18.00	$ 4.50	$ 1.00
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share)	5.00	1.00	1.00
Dividends declared but not yet paid (in dollars per share)	$ 16.50
Class B Common Stock
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of votes per share \| vote	20
Dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 18.00	4.50	1.00
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share)	5.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Dividends declared but not yet paid (in dollars per share)	$ 16.50
Class B Common stock convertible into common Stock, conversion ratio	1
Pension Plans
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of company-sponsored pension plans \| benefit_plan	2
Minimum \| Distribution Agreements
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Minimum \| Customer Lists
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Maximum \| Distribution Agreements
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Maximum \| Customer Lists
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 years
Bottle/Can Sales
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Sales return estimated percentage (less than)	1.00%
Post-Mix and Other
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Sales return estimated percentage (less than)	1.00%
Repair Service \| Minimum
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General period for completion of services (less than for minimum)	1 day
Repair Service \| Maximum
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
General period for completion of services (less than for minimum)	1 month

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

The principal categories and estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, net were as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		Estimated Useful Lives
Land	$	99,858	$	88,185
Buildings	390,852		352,114		8-50 years
Machinery and equipment	498,737		462,640		5-20 years
Transportation equipment	611,001		515,752		3-20 years
Furniture and fixtures	107,072		102,099		3-10 years
Cold drink dispensing equipment	449,508		438,879		3-17 years
Leasehold and land improvements	179,146		177,940		5-20 years
Software for internal use	49,611		48,581		3-10 years
Construction in progress	95,623		103,803
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,481,408		2,289,993
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,160,845		1,106,263
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,320,563	$	1,183,730

During 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company performed periodic reviews of property, plant and equipment and determined no material impairment existed.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI(L)”) is comprised of adjustments to the Company’s pension and postretirement medical benefit plans and the foreign currency translation for a subsidiary of the Company that performs data analysis and formerly provided consulting services outside the United States.

Following is a summary of AOCI(L) for 2023, 2022 and 2021:


			Gains (Losses) During the Period				Reclassification to Income
(in thousands)	December 31, 2022		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		December 31, 2023
Net pension activity:
Actuarial loss	$	(71,140)	$	3,036	$	(744)	$	1,946	$	(476)	$	(67,378)
Prior service costs	(105)		(5)		1		16		(4)		(97)
Pension plan settlement(1)	—		—		—		112,796		(44,885)		67,911
Net postretirement benefits activity:
Actuarial gain	6,752		(7,986)		1,955		—		—		721
Prior service costs	(624)		—		—		—		—		(624)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects(1)	(19,720)		—		—		—		14,911		(4,809)
Total AOCI(L)	$	(84,837)	$	(4,955)	$	1,212	$	114,758	$	(30,454)	$	(4,276)


			Gains (Losses) During the Period				Reclassification to Income
(in thousands)	December 31, 2021		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		December 31, 2022
Net pension activity:
Actuarial loss	$	(78,882)	$	6,263	$	(1,533)	$	3,990	$	(978)	$	(71,140)
Prior service credits (costs)	11		(154)		38		—		—		(105)
Net postretirement benefits activity:
Actuarial (loss) gain	(1,239)		10,138		(2,481)		444		(110)		6,752
Prior service costs	(624)		—		—		—		—		(624)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(9)		—		—		11		(2)		—
Reclassification of stranded tax effects	(19,720)		—		—		—		—		(19,720)
Total AOCI(L)	$	(100,463)	$	16,247	$	(3,976)	$	4,445	$	(1,090)	$	(84,837)


			Gains (Losses) During the Period				Reclassification to Income
(in thousands)	December 31, 2020		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		Pre-tax Activity		Tax Effect		December 31, 2021
Net pension activity:
Actuarial loss	$	(93,847)	$	14,897	$	(3,658)	$	4,954	$	(1,228)	$	(78,882)
Prior service credits	8		—		—		3		—		11
Net postretirement benefits activity:
Actuarial loss	(4,328)		3,414		(838)		682		(169)		(1,239)
Prior service costs	(624)		—		—		—		—		(624)
Interest rate swap(2)	(556)		—		—		739		(183)		—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	14		—		—		(32)		9		(9)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects	(19,720)		—		—		—		—		(19,720)
Total AOCI(L)	$	(119,053)	$	18,311	$	(4,496)	$	6,346	$	(1,571)	$	(100,463)

(1)The stranded tax effect activity for 2023 is associated with the full settlement of the Primary Plan benefit liabilities.

Risks and Uncertainties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Summary of Percentage of Total Bottle/Can Sales Volume and Percentage Total Net Sales to Its Largest Customers

The following table summarizes the percentage of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume to its largest customers,


	Fiscal Year
	2023		2022		2021
Approximate percent of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.	21	%	20	%	20	%
The Kroger Company	14	%	12	%	13	%
Total approximate percent of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume	35	%	32	%	33	%

Approximate percent of the Company’s total net sales
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.	17	%	16	%	14	%
The Kroger Company	11	%	10	%	9	%
Total approximate percent of the Company’s total net sales	28	%	26	%	23	%

Distribution Agreements, Net - Components of Distribution Agreements, Net (Details) - Distribution agreements, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Distribution agreements at cost	$ 990,191	$ 990,191
Less: Accumulated amortization	173,048	148,156
Total finite-lived intangible assets	$ 817,143	$ 842,035	$ 836,777

Long-Term Debt - Principal Maturities of Debt Outstanding (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2024	$ 0
2025	350,000
2026	100,000
2027	0
2028	0
Thereafter	150,000
Long-term debt	$ 600,000

- Definition

Amount, after deduction of unamortized premium (discount) and debt issuance cost, of long-term debt. Excludes lease obligation.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Company's Purchases from Manufacturing Cooperatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total purchases from manufacturing cooperatives	$ 347,137	$ 347,228	$ 294,541
Southeastern
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total purchases from manufacturing cooperatives	146,898	153,967	125,142
SAC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total purchases from manufacturing cooperatives	$ 200,239	$ 193,261	$ 169,399

Net Income Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income Per Share


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2021
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Net income	$	408,375	$	430,158	$	189,580
Less dividends:
Common Stock	41,844		8,062		7,141
Class B Common Stock	5,024		1,312		2,233
Total undistributed earnings	$	361,507	$	420,784	$	180,206

Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	$	322,749	$	364,359	$	137,293
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	38,758		56,425		42,913
Total undistributed earnings – basic	$	361,507	$	420,784	$	180,206

Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	$	322,131	$	363,158	$	136,899
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	39,376		57,626		43,307
Total undistributed earnings – diluted	$	361,507	$	420,784	$	180,206

Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	$	41,844	$	8,062	$	7,141
Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	322,749		364,359		137,293
Numerator for basic net income per Common Stock share	$	364,593	$	372,421	$	144,434

Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share:
Dividends on Class B Common Stock	$	5,024	$	1,312	$	2,233
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – basic	38,758		56,425		42,913
Numerator for basic net income per Class B Common Stock share	$	43,782	$	57,737	$	45,146

Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share:
Dividends on Common Stock	$	41,844	$	8,062	$	7,141
Dividends on Class B Common Stock assumed converted to Common Stock	5,024		1,312		2,233
Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	361,507		420,784		180,206
Numerator for diluted net income per Common Stock share	$	408,375	$	430,158	$	189,580

Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share:
Dividends on Class B Common Stock	$	5,024	$	1,312	$	2,233
Class B Common Stock undistributed earnings – diluted	39,376		57,626		43,307
Numerator for diluted net income per Class B Common Stock share	$	44,400	$	58,938	$	45,540


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2021
Denominator for basic net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic	8,369		8,117		7,141
Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – basic	1,005		1,257		2,232

Denominator for diluted net income per Common Stock and Class B Common Stock share:
Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock to Common Stock)	9,392		9,405		9,400
Class B Common Stock weighted average shares outstanding – diluted	1,023		1,288		2,259

Basic net income per share:
Common Stock	$	43.56	$	45.88	$	20.23
Class B Common Stock	$	43.56	$	45.93	$	20.23

Diluted net income per share:
Common Stock	$	43.48	$	45.74	$	20.17
Class B Common Stock	$	43.40	$	45.76	$	20.16

NOTES TO TABLE

(5)The Company did not have anti-dilutive shares for any periods presented.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets - Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]
Repair parts	$ 35,256	$ 35,088
Prepaid software	9,427	7,398
Prepaid taxes	9,020	7,829
Prepaid marketing	4,703	4,303
Commodity hedges at fair market value	3,747	4,808
Other prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,432	34,837
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 88,585	$ 94,263

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

The current income tax provision represents the estimated amount of income taxes paid or payable for the year, as well as changes in estimates from prior years. The deferred income tax (benefit) provision represents the change in deferred tax liabilities and assets. The following table presents the significant components of the provision for income taxes:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Current:
Federal	$	158,475	$	109,899	$	59,308
State	39,652		26,053		15,444
Total current provision	$	198,127	$	135,952	$	74,752

Deferred:
Federal	$	(40,658)	$	7,478	$	(4,966)
State	(8,363)		1,499		(4,217)
Total deferred (benefit) provision	$	(49,021)	$	8,977	$	(9,183)

Income tax expense	$	149,106	$	144,929	$	65,569

The Company’s effective income tax rate was 26.7% for 2023, 25.2% for 2022 and 25.7% for 2021. The following table provides a reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory federal rate to actual income tax expense:


	Fiscal Year
	2023				2022				2021
(in thousands)	Income tax expense		% pre-tax income		Income tax expense		% pre-tax income		Income tax expense		% pre-tax income
Statutory expense	$	117,071	21.0	%	$	120,768	21.0	%	$	53,581	21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	21,001		3.8		21,572		3.8		9,522		3.7
Nondeductible compensation	7,372		1.3		4,005		0.7		3,545		1.4
Meals, entertainment and travel expense	3,336		0.6		1,694		0.3		2,028		0.8
Valuation allowance change	701		0.1		(932)		(0.2)		(902)		(0.4)
Adjustment for uncertain tax positions	52		—		(1,351)		(0.2)		(984)		(0.4)
Other, net	(427)		(0.1)		(827)		(0.2)		(1,221)		(0.4)
Income tax expense	$	149,106	26.7	%	$	144,929	25.2	%	$	65,569	25.7	%

The Company records liabilities for uncertain tax positions related to income tax positions. These liabilities reflect the Company’s best estimate of the ultimate income tax liability based on known facts and information. Material changes in facts or information, as well as the expiration of statutes of limitations and/or settlements with individual tax jurisdictions, may result in material adjustments to these estimates in the future.

The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, the interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions recognized in income tax expense were not material. In addition, the amount of interest and penalties accrued at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were not material.

The Company had uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, of $0.4 million on December 31, 2023 and $0.3 million on December 31, 2022, all of which would affect the Company’s effective income tax rate if recognized. While it is expected the amount of uncertain tax positions may change in the next 12 months, the Company does not expect such change would have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

A reconciliation of uncertain tax positions, excluding accrued interest, is as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Beginning balance - gross uncertain tax positions	$	285	$	1,254	$	2,161
Increase as a result of tax positions taken in the current year	105		105		59
Increase as a result of tax positions taken in a prior year	—		—		—
Reduction as a result of the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations	(60)		(1,074)		(966)
Ending balance - gross uncertain tax positions	$	330	$	285	$	1,254

Deferred income taxes are recorded based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and available net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Temporary differences and carryforwards that comprised deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Acquisition related contingent consideration	$	163,827	$	132,535
Accrued liabilities	32,516		30,064
Operating lease liabilities	31,443		35,832
Deferred compensation	27,017		23,102
Deferred revenue	26,750		27,976
Postretirement benefits	13,601		11,511
Transactional costs	3,101		3,532
Financing lease agreements	470		614
Net operating loss carryforwards	437		532
Pension	427		808
Other	3,084		3,875
Deferred income tax assets	$	302,673	$	270,381
Less: Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	4,130		3,428
Net deferred income tax asset	$	298,543	$	266,953

Depreciation	$	(201,875)	$	(182,174)
Intangible assets	(170,504)		(173,560)
Right-of-use assets - operating leases	(30,034)		(34,410)
Inventory	(11,425)		(14,603)
Prepaid expenses	(8,028)		(9,193)
Patronage dividend	(5,112)		(3,235)
Deferred income tax liabilities	$	(426,978)	$	(417,175)

Net deferred income tax liability	$	(128,435)	$	(150,222)

The Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities are subject to adjustment in future periods based on the Company’s ongoing evaluations of such deferred assets and liabilities and new information available to the Company.

Valuation allowances are recognized on deferred tax assets if the Company believes it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes the majority of the deferred tax assets will be realized due to the reversal of certain significant temporary differences and anticipated future taxable income from operations.

The valuation allowance of $4.1 million on December 31, 2023 and $3.4 million on December 31, 2022 was established primarily for certain loss carryforwards and deferred compensation.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had no federal net operating losses and $10.1 million of state net operating losses available to reduce future income taxes, which expire in varying amounts through 2043.

Prior tax years beginning in year 2020 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, and various tax years beginning in year 2000 remain open to examination by certain state tax jurisdictions due to loss carryforwards.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Current Assets and Current Liabilities Affecting Cash Flows

Changes in current assets and current liabilities affecting cash were as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Accounts receivable, trade	$	(23,886)	$	(59,777)	$	(46,825)
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(59)		(1,217)		(4,284)
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company	(16,150)		21,951		(8,534)
Accounts receivable, other	(12,902)		(20,753)		3,206
Inventories	25,613		(44,694)		(77,094)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,682		(16,201)		(3,922)
Accounts payable, trade	17,096		23,417		84,959
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company	(23,284)		17,112		38,490
Other accrued liabilities	37,017		(10,649)		21,313
Accrued compensation	20,011		16,027		23,286
Change in current assets less current liabilities	$	29,138	$	(74,784)	$	30,595

Net Cash Payments (Refunds) During the Period for Income Taxes and Interest

The Company had the following net cash payments during the period for income taxes and interest:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Income taxes	$	200,812	$	140,988	$	70,988
Interest	23,960		28,086		29,142

Significant Noncash Financing and Investing Activities

The Company had the following significant non-cash financing and investing activities:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Dividends declared but not yet paid	$	154,666	$	32,808	$	—
Additions to property, plant and equipment accrued and recorded in accounts payable, trade	59,014		44,775		35,809
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	10,215		25,130		26,907
Reductions to leased property under financing leases	—		55,465		—

Benefit Plans - Funded Status, Pension Plans (Details) - Pension Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets at fair value		$ 261,942
Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$ (46,123)	(39,177)	$ (50,427)
Plan assets at fair value	47,321	38,635	$ 36,944
Net funded status - Bargaining Plan	$ 1,198	$ (542)

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Related Party Transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Summary of Significant Transactions Between Company and the Coca-cola Company

The following table summarizes the significant cash transactions between the Company and The Coca‑Cola Company:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Payments made by the Company to The Coca-Cola Company(1)	$	2,019,409	$	1,867,727	$	1,558,784
Payments made by The Coca-Cola Company to the Company	253,972		256,333		207,073

Summary of Liability to Estimated Fair Value of Contingent Consideration

The following table summarizes the liability recorded by the Company to reflect the estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to future expected acquisition related sub‑bottling payments to CCR:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$	64,528	$	40,060
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	604,809		501,431
Total acquisition related contingent consideration	$	669,337	$	541,491

Summary of Rental Payments Related to Leases

A summary of rental payments for related party leases for 2023, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Company headquarters	$	3,931	$	3,854	$	3,778
Snyder Production Center(1)	—		927		4,451

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense at Statutory Federal Rate to Actual Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income tax expense
Statutory expense	$ 117,071	$ 120,768	$ 53,581
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	21,001	21,572	9,522
Nondeductible compensation	7,372	4,005	3,545
Meals, entertainment and travel expense	3,336	1,694	2,028
Valuation allowance change	701	(932)	(902)
Adjustment for uncertain tax positions	52	(1,351)	(984)
Other, net	(427)	(827)	(1,221)
Income tax expense	$ 149,106	$ 144,929	$ 65,569
% pre-tax income (loss)
Statutory expense	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.80%	3.80%	3.70%
Nondeductible compensation	1.30%	0.70%	1.40%
Meals, entertainment and travel expense	0.60%	0.30%	0.80%
Valuation allowance change	0.10%	(0.20%)	(0.40%)
Adjustment for uncertain tax positions	0.00%	(0.20%)	(0.40%)
Other, net	(0.10%)	(0.20%)	(0.40%)
Income tax expense	26.70%	25.20%	25.70%

Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (Details) - Postretirement Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1,085	$ 1,458	$ 1,516
Interest cost	2,761	1,923	1,772
Recognized net actuarial loss	0	444	682
Net periodic pension/postretirement benefit cost	$ 3,846	$ 3,825	$ 3,970

Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Leases [Abstract]

Summary of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate and Leases within Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

Following is a summary of the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases:


	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases	6.7 years		7.2 years
Financing leases	3.5 years		4.3 years
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	3.8	%	3.6	%
Financing leases	5.2	%	5.2	%

Following is a summary of the Company’s leases within the consolidated statements of operations:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Operating lease costs	$	32,959	$	30,484	$	26,385
Short-term and variable leases	15,995		15,065		17,245
Depreciation expense from financing leases	1,646		2,315		5,656
Interest expense on financing lease obligations	447		884		2,301
Total lease cost	$	51,047	$	48,748	$	51,587

Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Noncancelable Operating Leases

Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2024	$	29,932	$	2,808
2025	24,329		2,869
2026	21,115		1,233
2027	18,614		338
2028	13,890		345
Thereafter	39,022		620
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	146,902	$	8,213
Less: Amounts representing interest	18,437		694
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	128,465		7,519
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	26,194		2,487
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	102,271	$	5,032

Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2022:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2023	$	31,697	$	2,750
2024	27,663		2,808
2025	21,628		2,869
2026	19,036		1,233
2027	17,227		338
Thereafter	51,372		966
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	168,623	$	10,964
Less: Amounts representing interest	22,225		1,142
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	146,398		9,822
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	27,635		2,303
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	118,763	$	7,519

Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Noncancelable Finance Leases

Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2023:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2024	$	29,932	$	2,808
2025	24,329		2,869
2026	21,115		1,233
2027	18,614		338
2028	13,890		345
Thereafter	39,022		620
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	146,902	$	8,213
Less: Amounts representing interest	18,437		694
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	128,465		7,519
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	26,194		2,487
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	102,271	$	5,032

Following is a summary of future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases and financing leases as of December 31, 2022:


(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Financing Leases
2023	$	31,697	$	2,750
2024	27,663		2,808
2025	21,628		2,869
2026	19,036		1,233
2027	17,227		338
Thereafter	51,372		966
Total minimum lease payments including interest	$	168,623	$	10,964
Less: Amounts representing interest	22,225		1,142
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	146,398		9,822
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	27,635		2,303
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$	118,763	$	7,519

Summary of Balances Related to Lease Portfolio within Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

Following is a summary of the Company’s leases within the consolidated statements of cash flows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Cash flows from operating activities impact:
Operating leases	$	33,013	$	28,891	$	27,642
Interest payments on financing lease obligations	447		884		2,301
Total cash flows from operating activities impact	$	33,460	$	29,775	$	29,943

Cash flows from financing activities impact:
Principal payments on financing lease obligations	$	2,303	$	2,988	$	4,778
Total cash flows from financing activities impact	$	2,303	$	2,988	$	4,778

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Point in time net sales:
Nonalcoholic Beverages - point in time	$	6,510,155	$	6,034,914	$	5,389,444
Total point in time net sales	$	6,510,155	$	6,034,914	$	5,389,444

Over time net sales:
Nonalcoholic Beverages - over time	$	52,467	$	46,443	$	43,225
All Other - over time	91,236		119,600		130,045
Total over time net sales	$	143,703	$	166,043	$	173,270

Total net sales	$	6,653,858	$	6,200,957	$	5,562,714

Summary of Activity for Allowance for Credit Losses

Following is a summary of activity for the allowance for credit losses during 2023, 2022 and 2021:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Beginning balance - allowance for credit losses	$	13,119	$	14,336	$	18,070
Additions charged to expenses and as a reduction to net sales	2,639		4,326		4,638
Deductions	(4,198)		(5,543)		(8,372)
Ending balance - allowance for credit losses	$	11,560	$	13,119	$	14,336

Benefit Plans - Summary of Pension Plan Assets (Details) - Pension Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets		$ 261,942
Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets	$ 47,321	38,635	$ 36,944
Pension plan assets - fixed income
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets		232,578
Pension plan assets - fixed income \| Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets	26,543
Pension plan assets - equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets		16,194
Pension plan assets - equity securities \| Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets	20,550
Pension plan assets - cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets		$ 13,170
Pension plan assets - cash and cash equivalents \| Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets	$ 228

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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Customer Lists, Net - Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - Customer lists, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Customer lists at cost	$ 25,288	$ 25,288
Less: Accumulated amortization	17,789	16,123
Total finite-lived intangible assets	$ 7,499	$ 9,165

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 29, 2019
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,115,388	$ 711,786	$ 512,990
Ending Balance	1,435,598	1,115,388	711,786
Reclassification of stranded tax effects
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(19,720)	(19,720)	(19,720)
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	0	0	0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	0	0	0
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	0	0	0
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	14,911	0	0
Ending Balance	(4,809)	(19,720)	(19,720)
Total AOCI
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(84,837)	(100,463)	(119,053)
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	(4,955)	16,247	18,311
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	1,212	(3,976)	(4,496)
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	114,758	4,445	6,346
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	(30,454)	(1,090)	(1,571)
Ending Balance	(4,276)	(84,837)	(100,463)
Interest rate swap
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		0	(556)
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity			0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect			0
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity			739
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect			(183)
Ending Balance			0
Fixed rate swap				$ 100,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0	(9)	14
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity		0	0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect		0	0
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity		11	(32)
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect		(2)	9
Ending Balance		0	(9)
Pension Plans \| Actuarial loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(71,140)	(78,882)	(93,847)
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	3,036	6,263	14,897
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	(744)	(1,533)	(3,658)
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	1,946	3,990	4,954
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	(476)	(978)	(1,228)
Ending Balance	(67,378)	(71,140)	(78,882)
Pension Plans \| Prior service credits (costs)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(105)	11	8
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	(5)	(154)	0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	1	38	0
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	16	0	3
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	(4)	0	0
Ending Balance	(97)	(105)	11
Pension Plans \| Pension plan settlement
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	0
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	112,796
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	(44,885)
Ending Balance	67,911	0
Postretirement Benefits \| Actuarial loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	6,752	(1,239)	(4,328)
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	(7,986)	10,138	3,414
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	1,955	(2,481)	(838)
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	0	444	682
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	0	(110)	(169)
Ending Balance	721	6,752	(1,239)
Postretirement Benefits \| Prior service credits (costs)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(624)	(624)	(624)
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Pre-tax Activity	0	0	0
Gains (Losses) During the Period, Tax Effect	0	0	0
Reclassification to Income, Pre-tax Activity	0	0	0
Reclassification to Income, Tax Effect	0	0	0
Ending Balance	$ (624)	$ (624)	$ (624)

Benefit Plans - Funded Status, Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent liabilities	$ (60,614)	$ (60,323)
Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liabilities	(3,214)	(3,177)
Noncurrent liabilities	(60,614)	(52,122)
Total liability - Bargaining Plan	$ (63,828)	$ (55,299)

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 6,653,858	$ 6,200,957	$ 5,562,714
Point in Time Net Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	6,510,155	6,034,914	5,389,444
Point in Time Net Sales \| Nonalcoholic Beverages
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	6,510,155	6,034,914	5,389,444
Over Time Net Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	143,703	166,043	173,270
Over Time Net Sales \| Nonalcoholic Beverages
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	52,467	46,443	43,225
Over Time Net Sales \| All Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 91,236	$ 119,600	$ 130,045

- Definition

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Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise.

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Revenue Recognition

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s sales are divided into two main categories: (i) bottle/can sales and (ii) other sales. Bottle/can sales include products packaged primarily in plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Bottle/can net pricing is based on the invoice price charged to customers reduced by any promotional allowances. Bottle/can net pricing per unit is impacted by the price charged per package, the sales volume generated for each package and the channels in which those packages are sold. Other sales include sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers, post-mix sales, transportation revenue and equipment maintenance revenue.

The Company’s contracts are derived from customer orders, including customer sales incentives, generated through an order processing and replenishment model. Generally, the Company’s service contracts and contracts related to the delivery of specifically identifiable products have a single performance obligation. Revenues do not include sales or other taxes collected from customers. The Company has defined its performance obligations for its contracts as either at a point in time or over time. Bottle/can sales, sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers and post-mix sales are recognized when control transfers to a customer, which is generally upon delivery and is considered a single point in time. Point in time sales accounted for approximately 98% of the Company’s net sales in 2023 and approximately 97% of the Company’s net sales in both 2022 and 2021.

Other sales, which include revenue for service fees related to the repair of cold drink equipment and delivery fees for freight hauling and brokerage services, are recognized over time. Revenues related to cold drink equipment repair are recognized as the respective services are completed using a cost-to-cost input method. Repair services are generally completed in less than one day but can extend up to one month. Revenues related to freight hauling and brokerage services are recognized as the delivery occurs using a miles driven output method. Generally, delivery occurs and freight charges are recognized in the same day. Over time sales orders open at the end of a financial period are not material to the consolidated financial statements.

The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Point in time net sales:
Nonalcoholic Beverages - point in time	$	6,510,155	$	6,034,914	$	5,389,444
Total point in time net sales	$	6,510,155	$	6,034,914	$	5,389,444

Over time net sales:
Nonalcoholic Beverages - over time	$	52,467	$	46,443	$	43,225
All Other - over time	91,236		119,600		130,045
Total over time net sales	$	143,703	$	166,043	$	173,270

Total net sales	$	6,653,858	$	6,200,957	$	5,562,714

The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts in the consolidated balance sheets includes a reserve for customer returns and an allowance for credit losses. The Company experiences customer returns primarily as a result of damaged or out-of-date product. At any given time, the Company estimates less than 1% of bottle/can sales and post-mix sales could be at risk for return by customers. Returned product is recognized as a reduction to net sales. The Company’s reserve for customer returns was $4.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and $3.0 million as of December 31, 2022.

The Company estimates an allowance for credit losses, based on historic days’ sales outstanding trends, aged customer balances, previously written-off balances and expected recoveries up to balances previously written off, in order to present the net amount expected to be collected. Accounts receivable balances are written off when determined uncollectible and are recognized as a reduction to the allowance for credit losses. Following is a summary of activity for the allowance for credit losses during 2023, 2022 and 2021:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Beginning balance - allowance for credit losses	$	13,119	$	14,336	$	18,070
Additions charged to expenses and as a reduction to net sales	2,639		4,326		4,638
Deductions	(4,198)		(5,543)		(8,372)
Ending balance - allowance for credit losses	$	11,560	$	13,119	$	14,336

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The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment benefit_plan	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan settlement expense	$ 112,796	$ 0	$ 0
Multiemployer plans status red zone minimum funded percentage (as a percent)	80.00%
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawing annual payment amount	$ 1,000
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawing liability recorded	$ 3,900
401(k) Savings Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company maximum contribution percentage under plan (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Company actual contribution percentage under plan (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Cost recognized	$ 30,500	$ 26,800	$ 24,800
Executive Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of executive benefit plans \| benefit_plan	4
Executive Benefit Plans \| Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions vesting period	5 years
Company maximum contribution percentage under plan (as a percent)	50.00%
Participant contributions percentage under plan (as a percent)	6.00%
Company actual contribution percentage under plan (as a percent)	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Company actual matching contribution, percent of employees' salary (as a percent)	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
Executive Benefit Plans \| Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan and Director Deferral Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of executive benefit plans \| segment	2
Executive Benefit Plans \| Long-Term Retention Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Vested percentage until age 51 under plan (as a percent)	50.00%
Age vesting percentage increases	51 years
Annual vested percentage increase under plan beginning at age 51 (as a percent)	5.00%
Fully vested age	60 years
Annuity to eligible participants installment payment period one	10 years
Annuity to eligible participants installment payment period two	15 years
Annuity to eligible participants installment payment period three	20 years
Executive Benefit Plans \| Officer Retention Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Vested percentage until age 51 under plan (as a percent)	50.00%
Age vesting percentage increases	51 years
Annual vested percentage increase under plan beginning at age 51 (as a percent)	5.00%
Fully vested age	60 years
Annuity to eligible participants installment payment period one	10 years
Annuity to eligible participants installment payment period two	15 years
Annuity to eligible participants installment payment period three	20 years
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of company-sponsored pension plans \| benefit_plan	2
Pension plan assets		$ 261,942
Actuarial losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 112,578	117,560
Pension Plans \| Primary Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributions	12,000
Pension plan settlement expense	112,796	0	$ 0
Remaining liability, unfunded portion	0	(7,700)
Pension plan assets	0	223,300
Benefit obligation	0	231,000
Actuarial losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	117,000
Pension Plans \| Bargaining Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributions	4,300	12,000
Remaining liability, unfunded portion	1,198	(542)
Pension plan assets	47,321	38,635	36,944
Benefit obligation	46,123	39,177	$ 50,427
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 46,100	$ 39,200
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return of plan assets	7.00%	5.50%	5.75%
Weighted average duration of institutional government and corporate bonds	19 years
Pension Plans \| Bargaining Plan \| Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected future employer contributions, next fiscal year	$ 2,000
Weighted average duration of cash and cash equivalents	1 year

Commodity Derivative Instruments - Summary of Outstanding Commodity Derivative Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Commodity derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount of outstanding commodity derivative instruments	$ 50,187	$ 61,128

Customer Lists, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Customer Lists, Net

Distribution Agreements, Net

Distribution agreements, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of 20 to 40 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Distribution agreements at cost	$	990,191	$	990,191
Less: Accumulated amortization	173,048		148,156
Distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Following is a summary of activity for distribution agreements, net during 2023 and 2022:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - distribution agreements, net	$	842,035	$	836,777
Other distribution agreements	—		30,149
Additional accumulated amortization	(24,892)		(24,891)
Ending balance - distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Assuming no impairment of distribution agreements, net, amortization expense in future years based upon recorded amounts as of December 31, 2023 will be $24.9 million for each fiscal year 2024 through 2028.

Customer Lists, Net

Customer lists, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of five to 12 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customer lists at cost	$	25,288	$	25,288
Less: Accumulated amortization	17,789		16,123
Customer lists, net	$	7,499	$	9,165

Assuming no impairment of customer lists, net, amortization expense in future years based upon recorded amounts as of December 31, 2023 will, on average, be $1.4 million for each fiscal year 2024 through 2028.

Other Liabilities - Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017
Legacy Facilities Credit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization period as reduction to cost of sales	40 years
CCR \| Comprehensive Beverage Agreement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization period as reduction to cost of sales	40 years

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information - Significant Noncash Financing and Investing Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Dividends declared but not yet paid	$ 154,666	$ 32,808	$ 0
Additions to property, plant and equipment accrued and recorded in accounts payable, trade	59,014	44,775	35,809
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	10,215	25,130	26,907
Reductions to leased property under financing leases	$ 0	$ 55,465	$ 0

Benefit Plans - Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation (Details) - Pension Plans - Bargaining Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$ 39,177	$ 50,427
Service cost	3,996	6,586	$ 7,529
Interest cost	2,079	1,664	1,367
Plan amendments	5	154
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,652	(19,012)
Benefits paid	(786)	(642)
Ending balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$ 46,123	$ 39,177	$ 50,427

Other Accrued Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$	64,528	$	40,060
Accrued marketing costs	55,799		33,375
Accrued insurance costs	54,040		54,180
Employee and retiree benefit plan accruals	34,203		31,711
Accrued taxes (other than income taxes)	7,474		7,127
Accrued interest payable	2,520		2,677
All other accrued expenses	19,430		31,847
Total other accrued liabilities	$	237,994	$	200,977

Fair Values of Financial Instruments - Summary of Reconciliation of Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration	$ (28,208)	$ (36,515)	$ (39,097)
Increase in fair value	159,354	32,301	146,308
Level 3
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance - Level 3 liability	541,491	542,105
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration	(28,208)	(36,515)
Reclassification to current payables	(3,300)	3,600
Increase in fair value	159,354	32,301
Ending balance - Level 3 liability	$ 669,337	$ 541,491	$ 542,105

Inventories - Summary of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 207,912	$ 211,089
Manufacturing materials	71,560	89,300
Plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories	42,460	47,156
Total inventories	$ 321,932	$ 347,545

Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Noncancelable Operating And Financing Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Leases
Year One	$ 29,932	$ 31,697
Year Two	24,329	27,663
Year Three	21,115	21,628
Year Four	18,614	19,036
Year Five	13,890	17,227
Thereafter	39,022	51,372
Total minimum lease payments including interest	146,902	168,623
Less: Amounts representing interest	18,437	22,225
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	128,465	146,398
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	26,194	27,635
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	102,271	118,763
Financing Leases
Year One	2,808	2,750
Year Two	2,869	2,808
Year Three	1,233	2,869
Year Four	338	1,233
Year Five	345	338
Thereafter	620	966
Total minimum lease payments including interest	8,213	10,964
Less: Amounts representing interest	694	1,142
Present value of minimum lease principal payments	7,519	9,822
Less: Current portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	2,487	2,303
Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities - operating and financing leases	$ 5,032	$ 7,519

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]

Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Repair parts	$	35,256	$	35,088
Prepaid software	9,427		7,398
Prepaid taxes	9,020		7,829
Prepaid marketing	4,703		4,303
Commodity hedges at fair market value	3,747		4,808
Other prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,432		34,837
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	88,585	$	94,263

Description of Business and Summary of Critical Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of Business and Summary of Critical Accounting Policies	Description of Business and Summary of Critical Accounting Policies Description of Business Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Inc. (the “Company”) distributes, markets and manufactures nonalcoholic beverages, primarily products of The Coca‑Cola Company, and is the largest Coca‑Cola bottler in the United States. Approximately 85% of the Company’s total bottle/can sales volume to retail customers consists of products of The Coca‑Cola Company, which include some of the most recognized and popular beverage brands in the world. The Company also distributes products for several other beverage companies, including Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and Monster Energy Company. The Company offers a range of nonalcoholic beverage products and flavors, including both sparkling and still beverages, designed to meet the demands of its consumers. Sparkling beverages are carbonated beverages and the Company’s principal sparkling beverage is Coca‑Cola. Still beverages include energy products and noncarbonated beverages such as bottled water, ready to drink tea, ready to drink coffee, enhanced water, juices and sports drinks. The Company’s products are sold and distributed in the United States through various channels, which include selling directly to customers, including grocery stores, mass merchandise stores, club stores, convenience stores and drug stores, selling to on-premise locations, where products are typically consumed immediately, such as restaurants, schools, amusement parks and recreational facilities, and selling through other channels such as vending machine outlets. The Company manages its business on the basis of three operating segments. Nonalcoholic Beverages represents the vast majority of the Company’s consolidated net sales and income from operations. The additional two operating segments do not meet the quantitative thresholds for separate reporting, either individually or in the aggregate, and, therefore, have been combined into “All Other.” Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and the consolidated operations of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks and cash equivalents, which are highly liquid money market funds and debt instruments with maturities of 90 days or less. The Company maintains cash deposits with major banks, which may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of the institutions and believes the risk of any loss is minimal. Investments in debt securities with maturities of 90 days or less that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are carried at amortized cost and classified as held-to-maturity. Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity are carried at fair value and classified as either trading or available-for-sale. Accounts Receivable, Trade The Company sells its products and extends credit, generally without requiring collateral, based on an ongoing evaluation of the customer’s business prospects and financial condition. The Company evaluates the collectability of its trade accounts receivable based on a number of factors, including the Company’s historic collections pattern and changes to a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Company typically collects payment from customers within 30 days from the date of sale. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts to adjust the recorded receivable to the estimated amount the Company believes will ultimately be collected. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts in the consolidated balance sheets includes a reserve for customer returns and an allowance for credit losses. The Company experiences customer returns primarily as a result of damaged or out-of-date product. At any given time, the Company estimates less than 1% of bottle/can sales and post-mix sales could be at risk for return by customers. Returned product is recognized as a reduction to net sales. The Company estimates an allowance for credit losses, based on historic days’ sales outstanding trends, aged customer balances, previously written-off balances and expected recoveries up to balances previously written off, in order to present the net amount expected to be collected. Accounts receivable balances are written off when determined uncollectible and are recognized as a reduction to the allowance for credit losses. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method for finished products and manufacturing materials and on the average cost method for plastic shells, plastic pallets and other inventories. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements on operating leases are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, including renewal options the Company determines are reasonably assured. Additions and major replacements or betterments are added to the assets at cost. Maintenance and repair costs and minor replacements are charged to expense when incurred. When assets are replaced or otherwise disposed, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the gains or losses, if any, are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Gains or losses on the disposal of manufacturing equipment and manufacturing plants are included in cost of sales. Gains or losses on the disposal of all other property, plant and equipment are included in selling, delivery and administrative (“SD&A”) expenses. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of its property, plant and equipment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. These evaluations are performed at a level where independent cash flows may be attributed to either an asset or an asset group. If the Company determines the carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable based upon the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess of the carrying amounts over the estimated fair values of the long-lived assets. Leases The Company leases office and warehouse space, machinery and other equipment under noncancelable operating lease agreements and also leases certain warehouse space under financing lease agreements. The Company uses the following policies and assumptions to evaluate its leases: •Determining a lease: The Company assesses contracts at inception to determine whether an arrangement is or includes a lease, which conveys the Company’s right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating lease right-of-use assets and associated liabilities are recognized at the commencement date and initially measured based on the present value of lease payments over the defined lease term. •Allocating lease and non-lease components: The Company has elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain classes of underlying assets. The Company has equipment and vehicle lease agreements, which generally have the lease and associated non-lease components accounted for as a single lease component. The Company has real estate lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately where applicable. •Calculating the discount rate: The Company calculates the discount rate based on the discount rate implicit in the lease, or if the implicit rate is not readily determinable from the lease, then the Company calculates an incremental borrowing rate using a portfolio approach. The incremental borrowing rate is calculated using the contractual lease term and the Company’s borrowing rate. •Recognizing leases: The Company does not recognize leases with a contractual term of less than 12 months on its consolidated balance sheets. Lease expense for these short-term leases is expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. •Including rent increases or escalation clauses: Certain leases contain scheduled rent increases or escalation clauses, which can be based on the Consumer Price Index or other rates. The Company assesses each contract individually and applies the appropriate variable payments based on the terms of the agreement. •Including renewal options and/or purchase options: Certain leases include renewal options to extend the lease term and/or purchase options to purchase the leased asset. The Company assesses these options using a threshold of reasonably certain, which is a high threshold and, therefore, the majority of the Company’s leases do not include renewal periods or purchase options for the measurement of the right-of-use asset and the associated lease liability. For leases the Company is reasonably certain to renew or purchase, those options are included within the lease term and, therefore, included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and the associated lease liability. •Including options to terminate: Certain leases include the option to terminate the lease prior to its scheduled expiration. This allows a contractually bound party to terminate its obligation under the lease contract, typically in return for an agreed-upon financial consideration. The terms and conditions of the termination options vary by contract. •Including residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants: The Company’s lease agreements do not contain residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. Internal Use Software The Company capitalizes costs incurred in the development or acquisition of internal use software. The Company expenses costs incurred in the preliminary project planning stage. Costs, such as maintenance and training, are also expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Amortization expense for internal use software, which is included in depreciation expense, was $1.7 million in 2023, $3.0 million in 2022 and $5.4 million in 2021. Goodwill All business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate such assets may be impaired. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test, which includes a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill is below its carrying value, as of the first day of the fourth quarter each year, and more often if there are significant changes in business conditions that could result in impairment. All of the Company’s goodwill resides within one reporting unit within the Nonalcoholic Beverages reportable segment and, therefore, the Company has determined it has one reporting unit for the purpose of assessing goodwill for potential impairment. The Company uses its overall market capitalization as part of its estimate of fair value of the reporting unit and in assessing the reasonableness of the Company’s internal estimates of fair value. When a quantitative analysis is considered necessary for the annual impairment analysis of goodwill, the Company develops an estimated fair value for the reporting unit considering three different approaches: •market value, using the Company’s stock price plus outstanding debt; •discounted cash flow analysis; and •multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization based upon relevant industry data. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is then compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value, any excess of the carrying value of goodwill of the reporting unit over its fair value is recorded as an impairment. To the extent the actual and projected cash flows decline in the future or if market conditions or market capitalization significantly deteriorate, the Company may be required to perform an interim impairment analysis that could result in an impairment of goodwill. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company performed its annual impairment test of goodwill and determined there was no impairment of the carrying value of these assets. Distribution Agreements and Customer Lists The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets consist of distribution agreements and customer lists, which have estimated useful lives of 20 to 40 years and five to 12 years, respectively. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration Liability The acquisition related contingent consideration liability consists of the estimated amounts due to The Coca‑Cola Company under the Company’s comprehensive beverage agreements (collectively, the “CBA”) with The Coca‑Cola Company and Coca‑Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. (“CCR”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, over the useful life of the related distribution rights. The CBA relates to a multi-year series of transactions, which were completed in October 2017, through which the Company acquired and exchanged distribution territories and manufacturing plants (the “System Transformation”). Pursuant to the CBA, the Company is required to make quarterly acquisition related sub-bottling payments to CCR on a continuing basis in exchange for the grant of exclusive rights to distribute, promote, market and sell the authorized brands of The Coca‑Cola Company and related products in certain distribution territories the Company acquired from CCR. This acquisition related contingent consideration is valued using a probability weighted discounted cash flow model based on internal forecasts and the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) derived from market data, which are considered Level 3 inputs. Each reporting period, the Company adjusts its acquisition related contingent consideration liability related to the distribution territories subject to acquisition related sub-bottling payments to fair value by discounting future expected acquisition related sub-bottling payments required under the CBA using the Company’s estimated WACC. These future expected acquisition related sub-bottling payments extend through the life of the related distribution assets acquired in each distribution territory, which is generally 40 years. As a result, the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability is impacted by the Company’s WACC, management’s estimate of the acquisition related sub-bottling payments that will be made in the future under the CBA, and current acquisition related sub-bottling payments (all Level 3 inputs). Changes in any of these Level 3 inputs, particularly the underlying risk-free interest rate used to estimate the Company’s WACC, could result in material changes to the fair value of the acquisition related contingent consideration liability and could materially impact the amount of non-cash expense (or income) recorded each reporting period. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company has historically sponsored two pension plans. The primary Company-sponsored pension plan (the “Primary Plan”) was frozen as of June 30, 2006 and no benefits accrued to participants after that date. The second Company-sponsored pension plan (the “Bargaining Plan”) is for certain employees under collective bargaining agreements. Benefits under the Bargaining Plan are determined in accordance with negotiated formulas for the respective participants. Contributions to the plans are based on actuarially determined amounts and are limited to the amounts currently deductible for income tax purposes. The Company also sponsors a postretirement healthcare plan for employees meeting specified qualifying criteria. The expense and liability amounts recorded for the benefit plans reflect estimates related to interest rates, investment returns, employee turnover and age at retirement, mortality rates and healthcare costs. The Primary Plan was fully settled in 2023. The Company recognized a non-cash charge related to the full settlement of the Primary Plan benefit liabilities, which was recorded as pension plan settlement expense in the consolidated statement of operations for 2023, and there are no remaining benefit liabilities related to the Primary Plan as of December 31, 2023. See Note 17 for additional discussion of the termination of the Primary Plan. The Company determines an appropriate discount rate annually for the Bargaining Plan and the postretirement healthcare plan based on the Aon AA Above Median yield curve as of the measurement date and reviews the discount rate assumption at the end of each year. The service cost components of the net periodic benefit cost of the plans are charged to current operations, and the non-service cost components of the net periodic benefit cost of the plans are classified as other expense, net. In addition, certain other union employees are covered by plans provided by their respective union organizations and the Company expenses amounts as paid in accordance with union agreements. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, as well as the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance will be provided against deferred tax assets if the Company determines it is more likely than not such assets will not ultimately be realized. The Company does not recognize a tax benefit unless it concludes that it is more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, the Company recognizes a tax benefit measured at the largest amount of the tax benefit that, in the Company’s judgment, is greater than 50% likely to be realized. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Revenue Recognition The Company’s sales are divided into two main categories: (i) bottle/can sales and (ii) other sales. Bottle/can sales include products packaged primarily in plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Bottle/can net pricing is based on the invoice price charged to customers reduced by any promotional allowances. Bottle/can net pricing per unit is impacted by the price charged per package, the sales volume generated for each package and the channels in which those packages are sold. Other sales include sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers, post-mix sales, transportation revenue and equipment maintenance revenue. Post-mix products are dispensed through equipment that mixes fountain syrups with carbonated or still water, enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. The Company’s contracts are derived from customer orders, including customer sales incentives, generated through an order processing and replenishment model. Generally, the Company’s service contracts and contracts related to the delivery of specifically identifiable products have a single performance obligation. Revenues do not include sales or other taxes collected from customers. The Company has defined its performance obligations for its contracts as either at a point in time or over time. Bottle/can sales, sales to other Coca‑Cola bottlers and post-mix sales are recognized when control transfers to a customer, which is generally upon delivery and is considered a single point in time (“point in time”). Other sales, which include revenue for service fees related to the repair of cold drink equipment and delivery fees for freight hauling and brokerage services, are recognized over time (“over time”). Revenues related to cold drink equipment repair are recognized as the respective services are completed using a cost-to-cost input method. Repair services are generally completed in less than one day but can extend up to one month. Revenues related to freight hauling and brokerage services are recognized as the delivery occurs using a miles driven output method. Generally, delivery occurs and freight charges are recognized in the same day. Over time sales orders open at the end of a financial period are not material to the consolidated financial statements. Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives The Company participates in various sales programs with The Coca‑Cola Company, other beverage companies and customers to increase the sale of its products. Programs negotiated with customers include arrangements under which allowances can be earned for attaining agreed-upon sales levels. The cost of these various sales incentives is not considered a separate performance obligation and is included as a deduction to net sales. Allowance payments made to customers can be conditional on the achievement of volume targets and/or marketing commitments. Payments made in advance are recorded as prepayments and amortized in the consolidated statements of operations over the relevant period for which the customer commitment is made. In the event there is no separate identifiable benefit or the fair value of such benefit cannot be established, the amortization of the prepayment is included as a deduction to net sales. The nature of the Company’s contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including prospective and retrospective rebates. The Company accounts for its prospective and retrospective rebates using the expected value method, which estimates the net price to the customer based on the customer’s expected annual sales volume projections. Marketing Funding Support The Company receives marketing funding support payments in cash from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies. Payments to the Company for marketing programs to promote bottle/can sales volume and fountain syrup sales volume are recognized as a reduction to cost of sales, primarily on a per unit basis, as the product is sold. Payments for periodic programs are recognized in the period during which they are earned. Cash consideration received by a customer from a vendor is presumed to be a reduction of the price of the vendor’s products or services. As such, the cash received is accounted for as a reduction to cost of sales unless it is a specific reimbursement of costs or payments for services. Payments the Company receives from The Coca‑Cola Company and other beverage companies for marketing funding support are classified as a reduction to cost of sales. Commodity Derivative Instruments The Company is subject to the risk of increased costs arising from adverse changes in certain commodity prices. In the normal course of business, the Company manages this risk through a variety of strategies, including the use of commodity derivative instruments. The Company does not use commodity derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. These commodity derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP and are used as “economic hedges” to manage certain commodity price risk. The Company uses several different financial institutions for commodity derivative instruments to minimize the concentration of credit risk. While the Company would be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance by these counterparties. Commodity derivative instruments held by the Company are marked to market on a quarterly basis and recognized in earnings consistent with the expense classification of the underlying hedged item. The Company generally pays a fee for these commodity derivative instruments, which is amortized over the corresponding period of each commodity derivative instrument. Settlements of commodity derivative instruments are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. All commodity derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has master agreements with the counterparties to its commodity derivative instruments that provide for net settlement of derivative transactions. Accordingly, the net amounts of derivative assets are recognized in either prepaid expenses and other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and the net amounts of derivative liabilities are recognized in either other accrued liabilities or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Risk Management Programs The Company uses various insurance structures to manage costs related to workers’ compensation, auto liability, medical and other insurable risks. These structures consist of retentions, deductibles, limits and a diverse group of insurers that serve to strategically finance, transfer and mitigate the financial impact of losses to the Company. Losses are accrued using assumptions and procedures followed in the insurance industry, then adjusted for company-specific history and expectations. Cost of Sales Inputs representing a substantial portion of the Company’s cost of sales include: (i) purchases of finished products, (ii) raw material costs, including aluminum cans, plastic bottles, carbon dioxide and sweetener, (iii) concentrate costs and (iv) manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead and warehouse costs. In addition, cost of sales includes shipping, handling and fuel costs related to the movement of finished products from manufacturing plants to distribution centers, amortization expense of distribution rights, distribution fees of certain products and marketing credits from brand companies. Selling, Delivery and Administrative Expenses SD&A expenses include the following: sales management labor costs, distribution costs resulting from transporting finished products from distribution centers to customer locations, distribution center overhead including depreciation expense, distribution center warehousing costs, delivery vehicles and cold drink equipment, point-of-sale expenses, advertising expenses, cold drink equipment repair costs, amortization of intangible assets and administrative support labor and operating costs. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs related to the movement of finished products from manufacturing plants to distribution centers are included in cost of sales. Shipping and handling costs directly related to the movement of finished products from distribution centers to customer locations, including distribution center warehousing costs, are included in SD&A expenses. Stock Compensation The Company has a long-term performance equity plan (the “Long-Term Performance Equity Plan”) under which awards are earned and granted to J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, based on the Company’s attainment during a performance period of performance measures specified by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Harrison may elect to have awards earned under the Long‑Term Performance Equity Plan settled in cash and/or shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock. See Note 2 for additional information on the Long‑Term Performance Equity Plan. Common Stock and Class B Common Stock The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding, Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The Common Stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “COKE.” There is no established public trading market for the Class B Common Stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of Common Stock at any time at the option of the holder. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 20 votes per share at all meetings of the Company’s stockholders. Except as otherwise required by law, holders of the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders, including the election of the Board of Directors. As a result, the holders of the Class B Common Stock control approximately 71% of the total voting power of the stockholders of the Company and control the election of the Board of Directors. In the event of liquidation, there is no preference between the two classes of common stock. Dividends No cash dividend or dividend of property or stock other than stock of the Company, as specifically described in the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), may be declared and paid on the Class B Common Stock unless an equal or greater dividend is declared and paid on the Common Stock. Under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors may declare dividends on the Common Stock without declaring equal or any dividends on the Class B Common Stock. Notwithstanding this provision, the Class B Common Stock has voting and conversion rights that allow the Class B Common Stock to participate equally on a per share basis with the Common Stock. The Company’s Board of Directors has declared, and the Company has paid, dividends on the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock and each class of common stock has participated equally in all dividends declared by the Board of Directors and paid by the Company since 1994. During 2023, dividends of $18.00 per share were declared and dividends of $5.00 per share were paid on both the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. Of the dividends declared in 2023, $16.50 per share of dividends declared but not yet paid as of December 31, 2023 were paid on February 9, 2024 to stockholders of record of the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock as of the close of business on January 26, 2024. During 2022, dividends of $4.50 per share were declared and dividends of $1.00 per share were paid on both the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. During 2021, dividends of $1.00 per share were declared and paid on both the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. Total cash dividends paid were $46.9 million in 2023 and $9.4 million in both 2022 and 2021. Net Income Per Share The Company applies the two-class method for calculating and presenting net income per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock according to dividends declared or accumulated and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method: (i)Income from continuing operations (“net income”) is reduced by the amount of dividends declared in the current period for each class of stock and by the contractual amount of dividends that must be paid for the current period. (ii)The remaining earnings (“undistributed earnings”) are allocated to the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock to the extent each security may share in earnings as if all the earnings for the period had been distributed. The total earnings allocated to each security is determined by adding together the amount allocated for dividends and the amount allocated for a participation feature. (iii)The total earnings allocated to each security is then divided by the number of outstanding shares of the security to which the earnings are allocated to determine the earnings per share for the security. (iv)Basic and diluted net income per share data are presented for each class of common stock. In applying the two-class method, the Company determined undistributed earnings should be allocated equally on a per share basis between the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock due to the aggregate participation rights of the Class B Common Stock (i.e., the voting and conversion rights) and the Company’s history of paying dividends equally on a per share basis on the Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. The Class B Common Stock conversion rights allow the Class B Common Stock to participate in dividends equally with the Common Stock. Class B Common Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a one-for-one per share basis at any time at the option of the holder. Accordingly, the holders of the Class B Common Stock can participate equally in any dividends declared on the Common Stock by exercising their conversion rights. Basic net income per share excludes potential common shares that were dilutive and is computed by dividing net income available for common stockholders by the weighted average number of Common and Class B Common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share for Common Stock and Class B Common Stock gives effect to all securities representing potential common shares that were dilutive and outstanding during the period. The Company does not have anti-dilutive shares. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-04, “Liabilities-Supplier Finance Programs,” which requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures related to a company’s supply chain finance programs to enhance the transparency of these programs. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company adopted ASU 2022-04 in the first quarter of 2023, with the exception of the amendment on rollforward information, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. See Note 12 for disclosures related to the Company’s supply chain finance program. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which requires additional disclosure of significant segment expenses included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss and regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (the “CODM”). It also requires disclosure and a description of the composition of other amounts by reportable segment, disclosure of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets currently required by Topic 280 in interim periods and disclosure of the CODM’s title and process for assessing a reportable segment’s profit or loss. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company evaluated the impact ASU 2023-07 will have on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect a material impact upon adoption. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, including additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and specific disaggregation of income taxes paid and tax expense. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company has evaluated the impact ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect a material impact upon adoption.

Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Summary of Liability under Executive Benefit Plans

The liability under these two deferral plans was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	7,805	$	8,147
Noncurrent liabilities	82,458		74,976
Total liability - Supplemental Savings Incentive Plan and Director Deferral Plan	$	90,263	$	83,123

The liability under this plan was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	219	$	173
Noncurrent liabilities	10,633		7,249
Total liability - Long-Term Retention Plan	$	10,852	$	7,422

The liability under this plan was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	3,591	$	3,730
Noncurrent liabilities	35,663		35,959
Total liability - Officer Retention Plan	$	39,254	$	39,689

The liability under this plan was as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	9,104	$	7,738
Noncurrent liabilities	14,029		9,673
Total liability - Long-Term Performance Plan	$	23,133	$	17,411

Summary of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest cost	5,982		8,978		8,479
Expected return on plan assets	(4,608)		(6,320)		(11,799)
Recognized net actuarial loss	1,946		3,588		4,090
Net periodic pension cost - Primary Plan	3,320		6,246		770
Settlement expense	112,796		—		—
Total pension expense - Primary Plan	$	116,116	$	6,246	$	770

Net Periodic Pension Cost


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Service cost	$	3,996	$	6,586	$	7,529
Interest cost	2,079		1,664		1,367
Expected return on plan assets	(2,438)		(1,823)		(1,201)
Recognized net actuarial loss	—		402		864
Amortization of prior service costs	16		—		3
Net periodic pension cost - Bargaining Plan	$	3,653	$	6,829	$	8,562

Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Service cost	$	1,085	$	1,458	$	1,516
Interest cost	2,761		1,923		1,772
Recognized net actuarial loss	—		444		682
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	$	3,846	$	3,825	$	3,970

Summary of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation

The following tables set forth pertinent information for the Bargaining Plan:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$	39,177	$	50,427
Service cost	3,996		6,586
Interest cost	2,079		1,664
Plan amendments	5		154
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,652		(19,012)
Benefits paid	(786)		(642)
Ending balance - Bargaining Plan projected benefit obligation	$	46,123	$	39,177

Summary of Change in Plan Assets

Change in Plan Assets


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - Bargaining Plan assets at fair value	$	38,635	$	36,944
Actual return on plan assets	5,495		(9,314)
Employer contributions	4,300		12,000
Benefits and expenses paid	(1,109)		(995)
Ending balance - Bargaining Plan assets at fair value	$	47,321	$	38,635

Summary of Funded Status

Funded Status


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Projected benefit obligation	$	(46,123)	$	(39,177)
Plan assets at fair value	47,321		38,635
Net funded status - Bargaining Plan	$	1,198	$	(542)

Summary of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet

Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Liabilities:
Current liabilities	$	—	$	—
Noncurrent liabilities	—		(542)
Total liability - Bargaining Plan	$	—	$	(542)

Assets:
Noncurrent assets	$	1,198	$	—
Total asset - Bargaining Plan	$	1,198	$	—

Summary of Significant Assumptions

Significant Assumptions


	Fiscal Year
	2023		2022		2021
Projected benefit obligation at the measurement date:
Discount rate - Bargaining Plan	5.16	%	5.34	%	3.31	%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase	N/A		N/A		N/A
Net periodic pension cost for the fiscal year:
Discount rate - Bargaining Plan	5.34	%	3.31	%	3.12	%
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return of plan assets - Bargaining Plan(1)	7.00	%	5.50	%	5.75	%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase	N/A		N/A		N/A

Summary of Anticipated Future Pension and Postretirement Benefit Payments

Cash Flows

The anticipated future pension benefit payments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Anticipated Future Payment
2024	$	1,059
2025	1,248
2026	1,471
2027	1,710
2028	1,941
2029 - 2033	13,335

Cash Flows

The anticipated future postretirement benefit payments reflecting expected future service as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:


(in thousands)	Anticipated Future Payment
2024	$	3,214
2025	3,530
2026	3,954
2027	4,427
2028	4,738
2029 - 2033	24,857

Summary of Target Asset Allocation, Actual Asset Allocation, and Weighted Average Expected Long-Term Rate of Return and Summary of Pension Plan Assets

The Company’s actual asset allocation at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and target asset allocation for 2024 by asset category for the Bargaining Plan were as follows:


	Percentage of Bargaining Plan Assets at Fiscal Year-End				Target Asset Allocation
	2023		2022		2024
U.S. debt securities	55	%	56	%	40	%
U.S. equity securities	33	%	32	%	46	%
International debt securities	1	%	2	%	—	%
International equity securities	10	%	10	%	12	%
Cash and cash equivalents	1	%	—	%	2	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Pension plan assets - fixed income	$	26,543	$	232,578
Pension plan assets - equity securities	20,550		16,194
Pension plan assets - cash and cash equivalents	228		13,170
Total pension plan assets	$	47,321	$	261,942

Summary of Reconciliation of Activity in Postretirement Benefit Plan

The following tables set forth pertinent information for the Company’s postretirement benefit plan:

Reconciliation of Activity


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	55,299	$	65,156
Service cost	1,085		1,458
Interest cost	2,761		1,923
Plan participants’ contributions	767		657
Actuarial loss (gain)	7,986		(10,138)
Benefits paid	(4,070)		(3,757)
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	63,828	$	55,299

Summary of Reconciliation of Plan Assets Fair Value in Postretirement Benefit Plan

Reconciliation of Plan Assets Fair Value


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	—	$	—
Employer contributions	3,303		3,100
Plan participants’ contributions	767		657
Benefits paid	(4,070)		(3,757)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—	$	—

Summary of Funded Status in Postretirement Benefit Plan

Funded Status


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Current liabilities	$	(3,214)	$	(3,177)
Noncurrent liabilities	(60,614)		(52,122)
Total liability - postretirement benefits	$	(63,828)	$	(55,299)

Summary of Significant Assumptions

Significant Assumptions


	Fiscal Year
	2023		2022		2021
Benefit obligation at the measurement date:
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate - Pre-Medicare	7.88	%	6.58	%	6.04	%
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate - Post-Medicare	8.65	%	6.89	%	6.29	%
Benefit obligation discount rate	5.02	%	5.19	%	2.98	%
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost discount rate for fiscal year	5.19	%	2.98	%	2.70	%

Postretirement benefit expense - Pre-Medicare:
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	6.58	%	6.04	%	6.26	%
Trend rate graded down to ultimate rate	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%
Ultimate rate year	2032		2029		2029

Postretirement benefit expense - Post-Medicare:
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	6.89	%	6.29	%	6.54	%
Trend rate graded down to ultimate rate	4.50	%	4.50	%	4.50	%
Ultimate rate year	2032		2029		2029

Summary of Reconciliation of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss That Have Not Yet Been Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

A reconciliation of the gross amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost associated with the plans discussed above is as follows:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2022		Actuarial Gain (Loss)		Reclassification Adjustments		December 31, 2023
Pension Plans:
Actuarial loss	$	(117,560)	$	3,036	$	1,946	$	(112,578)
Prior service costs	(158)		(5)		16		(147)
Pension plan settlement	—		—		112,796		112,796
Postretirement Medical:
Actuarial gain (loss)	770		(7,986)		—		(7,216)
Total within accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(116,948)	$	(4,955)	$	114,758	$	(7,145)

Summary of Multiemployer Plans

Fiscal Year

(in thousands)

2023

2022

2021

Pension Protection Act Zone Status

Red

FIP or RP pending or implemented

Yes

Surcharge imposed

Yes

Contribution

999

959

933

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

Schedule II

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Beginning balance - allowance for doubtful accounts	$	16,119	$	17,336	$	21,620
Additions charged to expenses and as a reduction to net sales	4,139		4,326		4,088
Deductions	(4,198)		(5,543)		(8,372)
Ending balance - allowance for doubtful accounts	$	16,060	$	16,119	$	17,336

Deferred Income Tax Valuation Allowance


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Beginning balance - valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	3,428	$	4,372	$	5,325
Additions charged to costs and expenses	702		—		—
Deductions credited to expense	—		(944)		(953)
Ending balance - valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	4,130	$	3,428	$	4,372

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration		$ 28,208	$ 36,515	$ 39,097
Accounts receivable, other		67,533	54,631
Lease liabilities for operating leases		$ 128,465	146,398
Long-Term Performance Equity Plan
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Award settled in cash or shares, average closing prices of shares during trading days of performance period		20 days
SD&A Expenses \| Long-Term Performance Equity Plan
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Share based compensation		$ 10,300	10,100	9,800
J. Frank Harrison, III
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Voting power of stock held by related party (as a percent)		71.00%
J. Frank Harrison, III \| Class B Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Voting power of stock held by related party (in shares) \| shares		1,004,394
The Coca-Cola Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Voting power of stock held by related party (as a percent)		9.00%
Payments made to related party for concentrate syrup, sweetener, finished products and other purchases (as a percent)		0.80
Affiliated Entity \| Distribution agreements, net \| Agreement To Acquire Additional Distribution Rights
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, amount of transaction	$ 30,100
Estimated useful life	40 years
CCR \| Comprehensive Beverage Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments of acquisition related contingent consideration		$ 28,200	36,500	39,100
Southeastern \| Other Assets
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity investments		20,900	21,200
SAC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from management fees received from SAC, classified as reduction of cost of sales		9,300	8,900	8,700
SAC \| Other Assets
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity investments		17,200	8,200
CCBSS
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, other		14,300	25,700
Administrative fees due to CCBSS		2,800	2,400	2,900
CONA
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Service fees		27,500	25,700	$ 24,100
CONA \| Other Assets
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity investments		22,100	16,900
Company headquarters
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease liabilities for operating leases		$ 22,500	$ 25,500

Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss That Have Not Yet Been Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Actuarial loss
Actuarial Gain (Loss)	$ (4,955)
Pension plan settlement
Settlement expense, beginning balance	0
Settlement expense, reclassification adjustments	112,796
Settlement expense, actuarial gain (loss)	0
Settlement expense, ending balance	112,796
Total within accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net periodic benefit cost, beginning balance	(116,948)
Reclassification Adjustments	114,758
Net periodic benefit cost, ending balance	(7,145)
Pension Plans
Actuarial loss
Actuarial loss, beginning balance	(117,560)
Actuarial Gain (Loss)	3,036
Reclassification Adjustments	1,946
Actuarial loss, ending balance	(112,578)
Prior service costs
Prior service costs, beginning balance	(158)
Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(5)
Reclassification Adjustments	16
Prior service costs, ending balance	(147)
Postretirement Benefits
Actuarial loss
Actuarial loss, beginning balance	770
Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(7,986)
Reclassification Adjustments	0
Actuarial loss, ending balance	$ (7,216)

Commodity Derivative Instruments - Summary of Pre-Tax Changes in Fair Value (Details) - Commodity derivative instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total (loss) gain	$ (1,061)	$ (2,906)	$ 5,241
Cost of sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total (loss) gain	1,220	(3,333)	3,469
Selling, delivery and administrative expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total (loss) gain	$ (2,281)	$ 427	$ 1,772

Distribution Agreements, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Distribution Agreements, Net

Distribution agreements, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of 20 to 40 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Distribution agreements at cost	$	990,191	$	990,191
Less: Accumulated amortization	173,048		148,156
Distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Following is a summary of activity for distribution agreements, net during 2023 and 2022:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Beginning balance - distribution agreements, net	$	842,035	$	836,777
Other distribution agreements	—		30,149
Additional accumulated amortization	(24,892)		(24,891)
Ending balance - distribution agreements, net	$	817,143	$	842,035

Customer Lists, Net

Customer lists, net, which are amortized on a straight-line basis and have estimated useful lives of five to 12 years, consisted of the following:


(in thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Customer lists at cost	$	25,288	$	25,288
Less: Accumulated amortization	17,789		16,123
Customer lists, net	$	7,499	$	9,165

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) case in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) case	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) case	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit totaled	$ 37.6	$ 37.6
Long-term marketing contractual arrangements	$ 130.5
Southeastern
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase requirements of plastic bottles (as a percent)	80.00%
SAC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cases of finished product obligated to purchase on an annual basis \| case	17.5
Purchased number of cases finished product from SAC \| case	25.3	26.9	28.0
Debt guarantee for related party	$ 9.5	$ 9.5
Impairment of investment	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ 0.0

Benefit Plans - Significant Assumptions Used, Postretirement Benefits (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Pre Medicare
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	7.88%	6.58%	6.04%
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	6.58%	6.04%	6.26%
Trend rate graded down to ultimate rate	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Post Medicare
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	8.65%	6.89%	6.29%
Weighted average healthcare cost trend rate	6.89%	6.29%	6.54%
Trend rate graded down to ultimate rate	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation discount rate	5.02%	5.19%	2.98%
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost discount rate for fiscal year	5.19%	2.98%	2.70%

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

Changes in current assets and current liabilities affecting cash were as follows:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Accounts receivable, trade	$	(23,886)	$	(59,777)	$	(46,825)
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(59)		(1,217)		(4,284)
Accounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company	(16,150)		21,951		(8,534)
Accounts receivable, other	(12,902)		(20,753)		3,206
Inventories	25,613		(44,694)		(77,094)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,682		(16,201)		(3,922)
Accounts payable, trade	17,096		23,417		84,959
Accounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company	(23,284)		17,112		38,490
Other accrued liabilities	37,017		(10,649)		21,313
Accrued compensation	20,011		16,027		23,286
Change in current assets less current liabilities	$	29,138	$	(74,784)	$	30,595

The change in other accrued liabilities includes fluctuations in accrued interest payable for all years presented.

The Company had the following net cash payments during the period for income taxes and interest:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Income taxes	$	200,812	$	140,988	$	70,988
Interest	23,960		28,086		29,142

The Company had the following significant non-cash financing and investing activities:


	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Dividends declared but not yet paid	$	154,666	$	32,808	$	—
Additions to property, plant and equipment accrued and recorded in accounts payable, trade	59,014		44,775		35,809
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	10,215		25,130		26,907
Reductions to leased property under financing leases	—		55,465		—