MEXICO CITY--(Marketwire - February 22, 2011) - Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (
- Total revenues reached Ps. 27,991 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, a decrease of 3.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 mainly as a result of the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar, which was partially compensated by double-digit total revenue growth in our Mercosur division and a 6.5% total revenue growth in our Mexico division. On a currency neutral basis, total revenues grew approximately 12%.
- Consolidated operating income grew 5.2% to Ps. 5,080 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, driven by double-digit operating income growth recorded in our Latincentro division. Our operating margin was 18.1% in the fourth quarter of 2010.
- Consolidated net controlling interest income grew 6.9%, reaching Ps. 3,022 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, resulting in earnings per share of Ps. 1.64 in the fourth quarter of 2010.
"In the face of unusually bad weather conditions across our Mexico and Latincentro divisions during an important part of the year and the effect of the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar, we believe the strength of our diversified, defensive business profile enabled us to produce top-line growth for 2010. Our operators' disciplined ability to navigate and adapt our business to challenging, complex market environments produced increased profitability for the fourth quarter and the full year, despite the volatility of sugar costs throughout 2010. Our diversified sources of cash flow allowed us to deliver double-digit consolidated net controlling interest income growth for our shareholders in 2010, extending our track record of earnings per share growth. We are privileged to lead a solid, multinational business that evolves and adapts to our operations' particular conditions; stays focused on our disciplined search to capture opportunities in the beverage industry, which extend the growth path that we have followed over the past several years; and enables us to consolidate our position across our franchise territories -- delivering value to our shareholders," said Carlos Salazar Lomelin, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Our fourth-quarter 2010 Conference Call will be held on: February 22, 2011, 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 audio cast 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 March 1, 2011. To listen to the replay, please dial: Domestic U.S.: 888-286-8010 or International: 617-801-6888. Pass code: 95777529.
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 30 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
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