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Google
Description

If you've never Googled, you probably aren't finding what you want online. Google operates the leading Internet search engine, offering targeted search results from more than 8 billion Web pages. The site, which ranks results based on a proprietary algorithm, offers search results in more than 35 languages and attracts an audience of more than 380 million people worldwide. The company generates revenue through ads that are targeted by keywords. Google also sells ads across a network of more than 200,000 affiliated Web sites. Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page each have nearly 30% voting control of the company

 

Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Description

Southerners like their drinks sweet, and for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (CCBCC), there's nothing sweeter than a Coke. CCBCC produces, bottles, and distributes beverages, principally products of The Coca-Cola Company, mainly in the southeastern US. It is the #2 Coke bottler in the US (behind Coca-Cola Enterprises), serving areas in 11 US states -- home to almost 19 million prospective hopefully thirsty consumers. Coca-Cola Classic accounts for more than 50% of CCBCC's sales. Chairman and CEO Frank Harrison and his family control about 92% of CCBCC's voting stock.

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