CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (Nasdaq: COKE) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the First Quarter of 2010 of $.25 per share on shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock payable on February 19, 2010 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 8, 2010.

SOURCE: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Media Contact:
Lauren C. Steele, VP Corporate Affairs, 704-557-4551 or
Investor Contact:
James E. Harris, Senior VP & CFO, 704-557-4582