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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NON-CASH SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Capital leases for the acquisition of promotional vehicles | $ 1.1 | $ 0.7
Accounts payable for treasury stock purchases | $ 40.7 |
Treasury stock shares cancelled | 41.5 |
Coca-Cola Transaction Asset Transfer Agreement | TCCC |  |
Amount held in escrow | $ 125.0 |
KO Energy | TCCC |  |
Number of shares issued for acquisition | 11.8 |

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