Mexico City, April 24, 2024, Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOFUBL, NYSE: KOF) (“Coca-Cola FEMSA”, “KOF” or the “Company”), the largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in the world by sales volume, announces results for the first quarter of 2024.
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Volume growth 7.3%
- Revenue growth 11.2%
- Operating income growth 11.6%
- Majority net income growth 27.8%
- Earnings per share1 were Ps. 0.30 (Earnings per unit were Ps. 2.38 and per ADS were Ps. 23.83)
- Successfully launched version 4.0 of Juntos+ app in Mexico, reaching more than 214K active monthly users
1 Quarterly earnings / outstanding shares. Earnings per share (EPS) were calculated using 16,806.7 million shares outstanding. For the convenience of the reader, as a KOFUBL Unit is comprised of 8 shares (3 Series B shares and 5 Series L shares), earnings per unit are equal to EPS multiplied by 8. Each ADS represents 10 KOFUBL Units.
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
“As we reflect on a positive first quarter, I am encouraged by the progress we are making across our strategic priorities. We continue implementing a sustainable growth model, building on the positive momentum of our core business. To this end, we posted solid volumes in key markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and our Central America South territories, supporting our top-line and operating income to achieve double-digit growth.
Additionally, we continue laying the foundation to take Juntos+ to the next level with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. During the quarter, we successfully launched Juntos+ version 4.0 in Mexico, which includes new features and an improved user experience, enabling us to serve our customers more effectively. Moreover, we continue fostering a customer-centric culture within our organization with the deployment of our KOF Principles.
All this would not be possible without the dedication and talent of our teams across our operations, and our shared commitment to creating long-term sustainable value for all of our stakeholders. As we progress throughout the year, we will continue focusing on these three drivers: build on the growth momentum of our core business, take Juntos+ to the next level, and foster a customer-centric and psychologically safe culture.”
Ian Craig, Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Chief Executive Officer
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Investor Relations Contact Details
Jorge Collazo
jorge.collazo@kof.com.mx
Lorena Martin
lorena.martinl@kof.com.mx
Marene Aranzabal
marene.aranzabal@kof.com.mx
Emilio Villacís
tmxemilio.villacis@kof.com.mx
Forward Looking Statements
All of the financial information presented in this report was prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
This news release may contain forward-looking statements concerning Coca-Cola FEMSA’s future performance, which should be considered as good faith estimates by Coca-Cola FEMSA. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations and are based upon currently available data. Actual results are subject to future events and uncertainties, many of which are outside Coca-Cola FEMSA’s control, which could materially impact the Company’s actual performance. References herein to “US$” are to United States dollars. This news release contains translations of certain Mexican peso amounts into U.S. dollars for the convenience of the reader. These translations should not be construed as representations that Mexican peso amounts actually represent such U.S. dollar amounts or could be converted into U.S. dollars at the rate indicated.
About the Company
Stock listing information: Mexican Stock Exchange, Ticker: KOFUBL | NYSE (ADS), Ticker: KOF | Ratio of KOFUBL to KOF = 10:1
Coca-Cola FEMSA files reports, including annual reports and other information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the “SEC,” and the Mexican Stock Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, or the “BMV”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC (that apply to foreign private issuers) and of the BMV. Filings we make electronically with the SEC and the BMV are available to the public on the Internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, the BMV’s website at www.bmv.com.mx, and our website at www.coca-colafemsa.com.
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is the largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in the world by sales volume. The Company produces and distributes trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company, offering a wide portfolio to a population of more than 272 million. With over 104 thousand employees, the Company markets and sells approximately 4 billion unit cases through more than 2.1 million points of sale a year. Operating 56 manufacturing plants and 252 distribution centers, Coca-Cola FEMSA is committed to generating economic, social, and environmental value for all of its stakeholders across the value chain. The Company is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index, FTSE4Good Emerging Index, and the S&P/BMV Total Mexico ESG Index, among others. Its operations encompass franchise territories in Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, and Argentina, and, nationwide, in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, and Venezuela through its investment in KOF Venezuela. For further information, please visit www.coca-colafemsa.com.