Integration and growth in South Africa
BevCo acquisition is recent; management needs time to improve operations and grow PepsiCo's market share from 2.2%.
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Competitive pressure from Campa Cola
Analyst asked about Campa Cola's impact; management downplayed it, but it remains a potential threat in India.
Debt levels and rising interest costs
Finance costs increased 49.7% due to higher debt for acquisitions and CapEx; average borrowing cost rose from 7.7% to 8%.
Execution risk in new territories
New greenfield plants and DRC entry require smooth ramp-up; any delays could impact volume growth.