Coke Explored Talks With Monster

4/30/2012

Coca-Cola has been looking for "bolt-on" acquisitions, in the recent words of Coke Chairman and Chief Executive Muhtar Kent. But the company said Monday afternoon that "at this time," it is not in talks to buy Monster.

People familiar with the matter said Coca-Cola had been in talks to acquire Monster, but decided to walk away after a 20% ...