America and Germany. In North America, the Company integrated the operations of three separate North American business units—Coca-Cola North America, The Minute Maid Company and Coca-Cola Fountain. In Germany, CCEAG took steps to improve its efficiency in sales, distribution and manufacturing, and our German Division office also implemented streamlining initiatives. Selected other locations also took steps to streamline their operations to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness. These initiatives resulted in the separation of approximately 3,700 associates in 2003, primarily in North America and Germany, and certain countries in the East, South Asia and Pacific Rim operating segment. Refer to Note 18 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

As demonstrated by the tables above, the percentage contribution to operating income and operating margin by each operating segment fluctuated from year to year. Operating income and operating margin by operating segment were influenced by a variety of factors and events, primarily the following: 

In 2005, operating income increased approximately 7 percent. Of this amount, 4 percent was due to favorable foreign currency exchange primarily related to the Brazilian real and the Mexican peso, which impacted the Latin America operating segment, and the euro, which impacted the European Union operating segment. 

In 2005, the increase in net operating revenues and gross profit was partially offset by increased spending on marketing and innovation activities in each operating segment. Refer to the headings "Net Operating Revenues" and "Selling, General and Administrative Expenses." 

In 2005, as a result of impairment charges totaling approximately $85 million related to the Philippines, operating margins in the East, South Asia and Pacific Rim operating segment decreased. Refer to the heading "Other Operating Charges." 

In 2005, operating income in the Corporate operating segment decreased $146 million, primarily due to increased marketing and innovation expenses, which were partially offset by our receipt of a net settlement of approximately $47 million related to a class action lawsuit concerning the purchase of high fructose corn syrup. Refer to the headings "Gross Profit" and "Selling, General and Administrative Expenses." 

In 2004, operating income was reduced by approximately $18 million for the North America operating segment; $15 million for the East, South Asia and Pacific Rim operating segment; $368 million for the European Union operating segment; $6 million for the Latin America operating segment; $9 million for the North Asia, Eurasia and Middle East operating segment and $64 million for Corporate as a result of impairment charges. Refer to the heading "Other Operating Charges." 

In 2004, operating income increased approximately 9 percent. Of this amount, 8 percent was due to favorable foreign currency exchange primarily related to the euro, which impacted the European Union operating segment, and the Japanese yen, which impacted the North Asia, Eurasia and Middle East operating segment. 

In 2004, as a result of the creation of a nationally integrated supply chain management