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Coca-Cola Co. set a long-term growth target for earnings per share at 15%, narrowing its target from a previous range of 15% to 20%. The soft-drink giant also said its long-term target for average annual growth in case sales--a key measure of financial health in the beverage industry--remains unchanged at 7% to 8%.

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