Mexico City, Mexico, July 24, 2024 – BECLE, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Cuervo”, “Becle” or the “Company”) (BMV: CUERVO) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2024.
All figures in this release are derived from the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30th, 2024, and for the six-month period then ended, which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Second quarter 2024 highlights
Volume decreased 4.2% to 6.7 million nine-liter cases;
Net sales increased 0.8% to P$11,153 million pesos (+3.1% in constant currency);
Gross profit increased 7.7% to P$6,056 million pesos (+11.1% in constant currency).
Gross margin was 54.3%, an increase of 3.5 percentage points year over year;
EBITDA increased 20.2% to P$2,303 million pesos (+25.7% in constant currency). EBITDA margin was 20.7%, an increase of 3.4 percentage points year over year;
Given the revaluation of debt at quarter end FX rate, consolidated net income decreased 62.4% to P$501 million pesos. Net margin was 4.5%, a decrease of 7.5
percentage points year over year;
Earnings per share was P$0.14.
All the abovementioned increases and decreases have been determined in comparison to the corresponding period of the preceding year.
Management commentary
“In the first half of 2024, industry consumption remained sluggish mainly due to macroeconomic challenges, inflationary pressures, and trade destocking across key markets. Nonetheless, our strategic focus on premiumization and innovation initiatives, along with the decline in agave prices and a favorable product and geographic mix, has more than offset this, demonstrating our resilience. We have grown premium tequila segments across several markets, leveraging our leading market position. As we move into the second half of the year, we remain cautiously optimistic and confident in our ability to deliver on our guidance objectives for the year.”
2Q24 Unaudited Financial Results Conference Call Details
Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. Mexico City Time (11:00 a.m. EDT)
Participants: Juan Domingo Beckmann (CEO), Rodrigo de la Maza (CFO)
Dial-in:
Mexico: +52 558 659 6002
United States: +1 646 558 8656
United Kingdom: +44 330 088 5830
Brazil: +55 21 3958 7888
Webinar ID: 867 6515 5572
Webcast: http://tiny.cc/Becles2Q24Call
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Contact:
Investor Relations:
Bryan Carlson
Jose Ignacio Aldama
Investor Relations
Corporate Affairs:
Alfredo López alopez@cuervo.com.mx