Coca-Cola Beverages is expected to make a bubbling start tomorrow when it floats on to the London stock market for about £1.7 billion sterling.

The company, which is the largest soft-drinks bottler in more than 13 markets in Central and Eastern Europe, has been the focus of investors' furious attempts to snap up its stock. Shares are expected to be bought at the top end of its 125p-160p price range.