MEXICO CITY--(Marketwire - April 22, 2010) - Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (
- Total revenues reached Ps. 23,595 million in the first quarter of 2010, an increase of 4.7% compared to the first quarter of 2009, mainly driven by double-digit total revenue growth in our Mercosur division. On a currency neutral basis and excluding the acquisition of Brisa in Colombia, total revenues grew approximately 19%.
- Consolidated operating income grew 6.4% to Ps. 3,518 million for the first quarter of 2010, mainly driven by double-digit operating income growth recorded in our Mercosur and Latincentro divisions. Our operating margin reached 14.9% for the first quarter of 2010.
- Consolidated net controlling interest income increased 59.0% to Ps. 2,110 million in the first quarter of 2010, mainly reflecting a more favorable comprehensive financing result in combination with higher operating income, resulting in earnings per share of Ps. 1.14 in the first quarter of 2010.
"Our operations were able to deliver solid results for the quarter, growing revenues and EBITDA by approximately 19 and 17 percent, respectively, on a currency neutral basis. We continued to benefit from the strong performance of our sparkling beverage portfolio, supported by a 6 percent growth of brand Coca-Cola across our territories. The still beverage category, driven mainly by the Jugos del Valle line of juice-based beverages, grew significantly in our Latincentro and Mercosur divisions. Additionally, we benefited from the integration of the Brisa water business in Colombia. Our company is in a very strong financial position and we believe that we are taking the right steps to constantly develop new capabilities that allow us to maximize the potential of our business and capture the value of learning," said Carlos Salazar Lomelin, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Our first-quarter 2010 Conference Call will be held on: April 22, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (10:00 A.M. Mexico City Time). To participate in the conference call, please dial: Domestic U.S.: 866-700-7477 or International: 617-213-8840. We invite investors to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call on the Company's website: www.coca-colafemsa.com.
If you are unable to participate live, an instant replay of the conference call will be available through April 29, 2010. To listen to the replay, please dial: Domestic U.S.: 888-286-8010 or International: 617-801-6888. Pass code: 47320266.
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. produces and distributes Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Lift and other trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including Mexico City and southeast Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide), Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide), Brazil (greater São Paulo, Campiñas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, part of the state of Goias and part of the state of Minas Gerais) and Argentina (federal capital of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas), along with bottled water, beer and other beverages in some of these territories. The Company has 31 bottling facilities in Latin America and serves over 1,500,000 retailers in the region. The Coca-Cola Company owns a 31.6% equity interest in Coca-Cola FEMSA.
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Contact Information:
Roland Karig
Investor Relations
Coca-Cola FEMSA
+ 52 (55) 5081-5186