Mexico City, February 24, 2022, Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOF UBL, NYSE: KOF) (“Coca-Cola FEMSA,” “KOF” or the “Company”), the largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in the world by sales volume, announces its results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2021.
FOURTH QUARTER OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Consolidated volumes increased 5.4%, driven mainly by volume growth in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Argentina, and Uruguay, partially offset by a slight volume decline in Brazil. Total volumes increased 6.9% versus our 2019 baseline.
- Total revenues increased 8.5%, while comparable revenues increased 10.5%, driven by our pricing initiatives, volume growth, and favorable price-mix effects. This increase was partially offset by a decline in beer revenues related to the partial transition of the beer portfolio in Brazil. Total revenues increased 3.0% versus the same period of 2019.
- Operating income increased 7.6%, while comparable operating income increased 8.0%, driven mainly by an increase in our top-line and favorable hedging initiatives, coupled with the resumption of the recognition of tax credits in Brazil related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone. These effects were partially offset by unfavorable raw material prices and the depreciation of most of our operating currencies as applied to our U.S. dollar-denominated raw material costs. Operating income increased 22.1% as compared to the same period of 2019.
- Majority net income increased 82.8%, driven mainly by solid operating results, coupled with the one-time recognition of a favorable deferred tax credit in Brazil and a decrease in comprehensive financial result during the quarter.
FULL YEAR OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Total volumes increased 5.3%, driven by a recovery in all of our countries as a result of solid execution, coupled with economic reopening and increased mobility across our markets. Total volumes increased 2.6% versus our 2019 baseline.
- Total revenues increased 6.1%, while comparable revenues increased 11.1%, driven by volume growth, our pricing initiatives, and favorable price-mix effects, partially offset by a decline in beer revenues related to the partial transition of the beer portfolio in Brazil. Total revenues remained flat versus 2019.
- Operating income increased 8.6%, while comparable operating income increased 11.8%. This increase was driven mainly by an increase in our gross profit and favorable hedging initiatives, coupled with the resumption of the recognition of tax credits in Brazil related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone. These effects were partially offset by an increase in raw material prices and the normalization of certain operating expenses. As compared to 2019, our operating income increased 7.8%.
- Earnings per share1 were Ps. 0.93 (Earnings per unit were Ps. 7.48, and per ADS were Ps. 74.77.).
John Santa Maria, Coca-Cola FEMSA’s CEO, commented:
“Our full-year 2021 results reflect our business’s resilience and our ability to deliver accelerated results. Driven by the unwavering commitment of our teams to execute the right strategies across our markets, our volumes increased in all of our territories, resulting in consolidated volume growth of 5.3% year on year and 2.6% versus 2019. Notably, our revenues and our operating income grew 6.1% and 8.6%, respectively, for an operating income margin expansion of 30 basis points—all in the face of a dynamic raw material and supply chain environment.
Moreover, we achieved significant strategic milestones during the year; we strengthened our partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, accelerated the rollout of our digital capabilities, and capitalized on value-enhancing acquisition opportunities. Looking ahead, we are confident that we have the right vision and strategy to continue transforming our company and delivering sustainable long-term value for many years to come.”
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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 of 129 brands to a population of more than 265 million. With over 80 thousand employees, the Company markets and sells approximately 3.3 billion unit cases through close to 2 million points of sale a year. Operating 49 manufacturing plants and 268 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 Emerging Markets Index, Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index, FTSE4Good Emerging Index, and the Mexican Stock Exchange’s IPC and Social Responsibility and Sustainability Indices, 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.
