REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC., now operating under the name COTT BEVERAGES INC. following a merger on May 26, 2022, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Incorporated on September 8, 1993, with a registered office at Corporate Center III, 8112 Woodland Center Blvd., Tampa, FL, the company serves primarily as the world's largest independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe, North America, and Mexico. With significant production capacity producing approximately 11.6 billion liters of beverages annually, COTT BEVERAGES INC.'s pro forma revenue is around €3.6 billion. After merging with a portion of Cott's bottling business on January 30, 2018, the company achieved an unprecedented position as the largest independent bottler for both retailers and major brands across key markets in Europe and North America. The merger led to efforts toward integrating digital estates from both companies, creating enhanced service offerings for its clients. COTT BEVERAGES INC. delivers a comprehensive portfolio of beverages including 100% fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks, and mineral water in various packaging types such as carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. The corporation actively focuses on innovation, striving to meet consumer demands while upholding environmental responsibilities. With an extensive workforce exceeding 9,500 employees globally, the company is under the leadership of Brad Goist (CEO), Shane Perkey (CFO), and Lila Ross (Secretary). Additionally, its website can be found at cottbeverages.com for more detailed corporate updates, annual reports, such as the one from April 10, 2024, detailing activities for that year. The company's historical names include BCB USA CORP. and earlier COTT BEVERAGES INC., reflecting its evolutionary growth within the beverage bottling industry.