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What does PepsiCo own?
PepsiCo owns a portfolio of more than 23 brands each generating over $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales. Key brands include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Tropicana, Aquafina, and SodaStream in beverages, and Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Fritos, Tostitos, and Ruffles in snack foods. The company also owns Quaker Oats, Cap'n Crunch, and other cereal and food brands.

Is PepsiCo publicly traded?
Yes, PepsiCo, Inc. is listed on NASDAQ under ticker PEP. The company has been publicly traded since 1965. PepsiCo has no single controlling shareholder, with major institutional holders including Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street. PepsiCo is a component of the S&P 500 and is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat for its 54 consecutive years of annual dividend increases.

Who founded PepsiCo?
PepsiCo was formed in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola Company and Frito-Lay, Inc. Pepsi-Cola was originally created by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in New Bern, North Carolina in 1898. Frito-Lay was formed through the 1961 merger of the Frito Company and H.W. Lay Company, the latter founded by Herman Lay in 1932. Donald Kendall and Herman Lay led the 1965 merger that created PepsiCo.

Where is PepsiCo headquartered?
PepsiCo is headquartered in Purchase, New York, USA, in Westchester County. The company has maintained its headquarters in Purchase since 1970. PepsiCo operates manufacturing and distribution facilities across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, selling products in more than 200 countries and territories.

How many brands does PepsiCo own?
PepsiCo owns a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, with more than 23 brands each generating over $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales. The portfolio spans carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks, juices, water, snack chips, cereals, and other food products. Key brands include Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, Doritos, Mountain Dew, Quaker Oats, Cheetos, Fritos, Tostitos, Ruffles, Aquafina, Tropicana, and SodaStream.

Who owns PepsiCo?
PepsiCo, Inc. is publicly traded on NASDAQ with a broad institutional and retail shareholder base. No single shareholder holds a controlling stake. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street. Ramon Laguarta serves as Chairman and CEO. PepsiCo has no founding family or private equity controlling shareholder.