Becle, S.A.B. de C.V. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

Mexico City, Mexico, October 23, 2024 – BECLE, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Cuervo”, “Becle” or the “Company”) (BMV: CUERVO) announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

All figures in this release are derived from the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024, and for the nine-month period then ended, which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).

 

Third quarter 2024 highlights

  • Volume decreased 7.2% to 6.0 million nine-liter cases;

  • Net sales increased 3.9% to P$10,949 million pesos;

  • Gross profit increased 14.7% to P$5,811 million pesos. Gross margin was 53.1%, an increase of 5.0 percentage points year over year;

  • EBITDA increased 82.7% to P$2,118 million pesos. EBITDA margin was 19.3%, an increase of 8.3 percentage points year over year;

  • Consolidated net income increased 338.2% to P$907 million pesos. Net margin was 8.3%, an increase of 6.3 percentage points year over year and;

  • Earnings per share (“EPS”) was P$0.25 pesos.

All aforementioned increases and decreases have been determined in comparison to the corresponding period in the preceding year.

 

Management commentary

“We continue to navigate a challenging market environment, marked by shifting economic conditions and evolving consumer behavior. Despite these headwinds, our sales performance has benefited from premiumization efforts and favorable foreign exchange effects, driving profitability and mitigating the industry downturn in key markets. The strength of our diverse brand portfolio has been crucial in maintaining our competitive edge. As we approach the end of the year, our efforts are centered on maintaining momentum andpositioning ourselves for a strong start to 2025.”

 

3Q24 Unaudited Financial Results Conference Call Details

Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. Mexico City Time (11:00 a.m. EDT)

Participants: Juan Domingo Beckmann (CEO), Rodrigo de la Maza (CFO)

How to join the conference call via the internet:

  1. Please sign up ahead of time to access the webcast at: https://tinyurl.com/Becles3Q24ConferenceCall

  2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join.

  3. Webinar ID: 966 2803 1662

How to join the conference call via telephone:

  1. Dial one of the Mexican or International numbers below.

  2. Enter the webcast ID (966 2803 1662), followed by the # sign.

  3. If the meeting has not yet started, press # to wait.

  4. You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID. Press # to skip.

Dial-in:

Mexico: +52 558 659 6002

United States: +1 646 558 8656

United Kingdom: +44 330 088 5830

Brazil: +55 21 3958 7888

Other international numbers available at: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/knEOJCJkC

 

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Contact:

Investor Relations:

Bryan Carlson

bcarlson@cuervo.com.mx

Investor Relations

ir@cuervo.com.mx

Corporate Affairs:

Alfredo López alopez@cuervo.com.mx

 
About Becle
Becle is a globally renowned company in the spirits industry and the world’s largest producer of tequila. Its extraordinary portfolio of over 30 spirits brands, some of them owned, some of them agency brands distributed only in Mexico, has been developed throughout the years to participate in key categories with high growth potential, serving the world’s most important alcoholic beverage markets and attending key consumer preferences and tendencies.
Becle’s portfolio strength is based on the profound legacy of its iconic internally developed brands such as Jose Cuervo®, combined with complementary acquisitions such as Three Olives®, Hangar 1®, Stranahan’s®, Bushmills®, Pendleton® and Boodles®, as well as a relentless focus on innovation that over the years has created renowned brands such as 1800®, Maestro Dobel®, Centenario®, Kraken®, Jose Cuervo® Margaritas and B:oost®, among others. Some of Becle’s brands are sold and distributed in more than 85 countries.
EBITDA
EBITDA is a measure used in the Company’s financial analysis that is not recognized under IFRS but is calculated from amounts that derive from the Company’s financial statements. We calculate EBITDA as net income plus depreciation and amortization, income tax expense, and interest expense, less interest income, plus foreign exchange gain (loss).
EBITDA is not an IFRS measure of liquidity or performance, nor is EBITDA a recognized financial measure under IFRS. We believe that EBITDA can be useful to facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods on a combined basis, but these metrics may be calculated differently by other issuers. EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to (i) net income as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or (ii) cash flow from operating activities as a measure of the Company’s liquidity.
Disclaimer
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements which are based on Becle’s current expectations and observations. Actual results obtained may vary significantly from these estimates. The information related to future performance contained in this press release should be read jointly with the risks included in the “Risk Factors” section of the Annual Report filed with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission). This information, as well as future statements made by Becle or by any of its legal representatives, either in writing or verbally, may vary significantly from the actual results obtained. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and no assurance can be made as to the actual results obtained. Becle undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or review any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or other related events.

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