As a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, PepsiCo brands consist of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. Employing more than 150,000 people, the company s products are available in nearly 200 countries and territories. PepsiCo was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Tropicana was acquired in 1998 and PepsiCo merged with The Quaker Oats Company, including Gatorade, in 2001. PepsiCo, symbol PEP, shares are traded principally on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. Additionally, the company is listed on the Amsterdam, Chicago, Swiss and Tokyo stock exchanges. PepsiCo maintains its international headquarters in Purchase, N.Y.