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Venezuela

Venezuela

Coca-Cola FEMSA Venezuela was founded in May 2003, when FEMSA acquired 100% of the largest franchise in the Coca-Cola system in Latin America (PANAMCO). The acquisition positioned it as the largest Latin American soft drink bottler in terms of sales.

In Venezuela, Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A. de C.V. operates with a production focus on main presentations, with the purpose of reinforcing the main Coca-Cola brands offered to the Venezuelan consumer, among which are: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Vainilla, Chinotto, Chinotto Light, Frescolita, Hit, Senzao and Grapette. Within this portfolio are included: Malta Regional, Nestea, Powerade, Schweppes y Sunfil, as well as the Nevada water brand.


Relevant Information

FEMSA Ownership (%) (1) 53.7
Sales Volume (2) 207
Revenues (3) 15,182
Operating Income (3) 1,289
Breweries / Plants 4
Distribution Facilities 33
  1. As of December 31, 2008, the remaining 31.6% and 14.7% were owned by The coca-Cola company and by the public, respectively.
  2. Millions of unit cases (one unit case equals 24 8-ounces bottles).
  3. Expressed in millions of Mexican pesos (MXN) as of December 31, 2008.
 

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Brands

Venezuela:
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Vanilla, Chinotto, Chinotto Light, Frescolita, Hit, Nevada, Malta Regional, Nestea, Powerade, Schweppes, Sunfil, Coca-Cola Light and Grapette.