(Source: MARKETWIRE)

Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOFL) (NYSE: KOF) ("Coca-Cola
FEMSA" or the "Company"), the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin
America and the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in the world in
terms of sales volume, announces results for the third quarter
of
2009.
-- Total revenues reached Ps. 26,007 million in the third quarter of
2009, an increase of 31.5% compared to the third quarter of 2008 driven by
double-digit increases in every division.
-- Consolidated operating income grew 24.0% to Ps. 3,959 million for the
third quarter of 2009, mainly driven by double-digit operating income
growth recorded in our Latincentro and Mercosur divisions. Our operating
margin was 15.2% in the third quarter of 2009.
-- Consolidated net controlling income increased 70.4% to Ps. 2,134
million in the third quarter of 2009, mainly reflecting higher operating
income, resulting in earnings per share of Ps. 1.16 in the third quarter of
2009.
"Our company achieved another quarter of strong top- and bottom-line
results, with our revenues up more than 30% and our operating income
and EBITDA up 24%. Along with price increases implemented across our
territories, our results reflected the strong growth of sparkling
beverages in Mexico and the growth of still beverages in all of our
divisions. During the quarter, we continued the integration of the
Brisa water business in our Colombian operation. We also continued to
benefit from our broad offering of beverage categories, which have
helped us to reach consumers even under difficult economic
conditions. As the economic environment has improved recently, our
Company has taken advantage of our solid financial position to
continue investing for the long term. This is exemplified by the
development and deployment of new go-to-market models that will
enable us to maximize our clients' revenue potential. In the process,
we have delivered growing results and value for our shareholders
while building a total beverage platform that will positively
position us to capture growth in the coming years." said Carlos
Salazar Lomelin, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Our third-quarter 2009 Conference Call will be held on: October 27,
2009, at 12:00 P.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 November 3, 2009. To listen
to the replay, please dial: Domestic U.S.: 888-286-8010 or
International: 617-801-6888. Pass code: 56366733.
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 Sao Paulo, Campinas, 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.
Please click on this link to view the full version of the Press
Release on our Web Site http://www.coca-colafemsa.com
Contact:
Roland Karig
Investor Relations KOF
+52-55-50-81-51-86
www.coca-colafemsa.com
SOURCE: Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V
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