PepsiAmericas' U.S. market extends throughout America's heartland including 19 states and accounts for approximately 19 percent of total U.S. Pepsi volume. The majority of our markets enjoy high-share positions.

2005 UNITED STATES
Pricing strength, good cost management and a prudent acquisition drove our operating performance in the United States. We had a solid pricing increase of 3.6 percent and non-carbonated volume growth of 16 percent. In addition, our newly acquired Florida and Ohio territories made a meaningful contribution. We managed higher raw material costs and controlled selling, delivery and administrative expenses to drive an operating income improvement of 16.7 percent to $387.7 million.